$230,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

839 S State St Ephrata, PA 17522

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,414 Sq Ft
1.15 Acres

Recently Sold

$95 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 1.15 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Deck
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Ephrata Skatepark

About This Home

As of August 2025

Investor Special or Buy to Fix up and Move in – Ephrata Borough Fixer-Upper on 1.15 Acres

Situated on a spacious 1.15-acre lot in Ephrata Borough, this stone exterior home backs to a wooded area and creek, offering privacy and natural surroundings. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 1st floor family room with vaulted ceilings, walk out basement with stone fireplace. The property is in need of a full renovation — ideal for investors, flippers, or anyone looking to customize a home from the ground up.

Whether you're planning to restore and live in, or renovate and resell, this property presents a valuable opportunity in a sought-after location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gil Ochs

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RM046435E Listed on: 07/22/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Co-Listed By

Burnell Zeiset

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RS309666

Last Buyer's Agent

Landon Weaver

Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster

Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,021

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1.15 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Basement Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Workshop
  • Carpet
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Laundry Chute

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

  • Ephrata Middle School
  • Ephrata High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating unit installed on the ceiling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ephrata Borough Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-56585-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,021

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Investor Special or Buy to Fix up and Move in – Ephrata Borough Fixer-Upper on 1.15 Acres Situated on a spacious 1.15-acre lot in Ephrata Borough, this stone exterior home backs to a wooded area and creek, offering privacy and natural surroundings. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 1st floor family room with vaulted ceilings, walk out basement with stone fireplace. The property is in need of a full renovation — ideal for investors, flippers, or anyone looking to customize a home from the ground up. Whether you're planning to restore and live in, or renovate and resell, this property presents a valuable opportunity in a sought-after location.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Laundry Chute
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Garage Access, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2414
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2414
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 121.28
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1814
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 600
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 839

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Gutter System, Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Ceiling, Radiant, Baseboard - Electric
  • 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: EPHRATA AREA
  • Middle School: EPHRATA
  • High School: EPHRATA
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397381
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: EPHRATA
  • Middle Or Junior School: EPHRATA

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Backs To Trees, Flood Plain, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 50094.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3940.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5021.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-56585-0-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2414
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 08/01/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2025
Closed on
Aug 1, 2025
Sold by
Betty J Martzall Revocable Living Trust and Martzall Betty J
Bought by
Oak & Co Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Gil Ochs
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Landon Weaver
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
4.55%
Views
64

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10420.64%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$83,842

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2007
Sold by
Martzall Betty J
Bought by
Martzall Betty J and Betty J Martzall Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2007
Sold by
Martzall Betty J
Bought by
Martzall Betty J and Betty J Martzall Revocable Living Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $230,000 Prime Transfer
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $230,000 +4.5% $95 / Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 For Sale $220,000 -- $91 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $5,022 $209,400 $75,100 $134,300
2024 $5,022 $209,400 $75,100 $134,300
2023 $4,898 $209,400 $75,100 $134,300
2022 $4,689 $209,400 $75,100 $134,300
2021 $4,591 $209,400 $75,100 $134,300
2020 $4,591 $209,400 $75,100 $134,300
2019 $4,528 $209,400 $75,100 $134,300
2018 $3,422 $209,400 $75,100 $134,300
2017 $4,510 $170,400 $37,100 $133,300
2016 $4,474 $170,400 $37,100 $133,300
2015 $989 $170,400 $37,100 $133,300
2014 $3,213 $170,400 $37,100 $133,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2073398

Bright MLS

APN: 260-56585-0-0000