NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 E Main St Ephrata, PA 17522

Estimated Value: $218,000 - $255,026

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,341 Sq Ft
$174/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 18, 2025

Last sale price $220,000 $164 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,545 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2025

This is a PUBLIC AUCTION to be held on WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1, 2025 AT 5:00 P.M. Price shown is a suggested opening bid only, final sale price will need to be confirmed by seller. Lots of opportunity with is one, good bones but needs some TLC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracey Jones

(717) 354-6416 greg@hostetterrealty.com Hostetter Realty LLC Listed on: 09/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,228

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned NCD

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,341 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-81961-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,228

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Poured Concrete
  • Total Sq Ft: 1341
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1341
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 164.06
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1341
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Zoning: NCD

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2566.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3228.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-81961-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2025
Closed on
Nov 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tracey Jones
Hostetter Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tracey Jones
Hostetter Realty-New Holland
List Price
$100,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$120,000
120%
Views
174
Current Estimated Value
$237,485

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.21%
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
0.0634%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$220,000 Homesale Settlement Services
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $207,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Sold $220,000 0.0% $164 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Price Changed $220,000 +120.0% $164 / Sq Ft
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2025 09/15/25 For Sale $100,000 -- $75 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $3,147 $128,300 $42,600 $85,700
2025 $3,077 $128,300 $42,600 $85,700
2024 $3,077 $128,300 $42,600 $85,700
2023 $3,001 $128,300 $42,600 $85,700
2022 $2,873 $128,300 $42,600 $85,700
2021 $2,813 $128,300 $42,600 $85,700
2020 $2,813 $128,300 $42,600 $85,700
2019 $2,774 $128,300 $42,600 $85,700
2018 $2,047 $128,300 $42,600 $85,700
2017 $2,932 $110,800 $36,400 $74,400
2016 $2,909 $110,800 $36,400 $74,400
2015 $643 $110,800 $36,400 $74,400
2014 $2,044 $110,800 $36,400 $74,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tracey Jones

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tracey Jones

    Hostetter Realty LLC

    (484) 332-5287

    56 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2076552

Bright MLS

APN: 260-81961-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Ephrata 17522

538 E Main St, Ephrata, PA

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