NOT LISTED FOR SALE

873 Ridge Ave Ephrata, PA 17522

Estimated Value: $439,000 - $522,719

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,444 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 26, 2016

Last sale price $239,900 $98 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,990/month

Highlights

  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Attic
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2016

Unique opportunity. 3 acre, partially wooded lot. Updated kitchen w/island. Full, finished basement with outside entrance. Possible in-law quarters. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. One floor living with garage access. One horse permitted per township. Additional township approval needed for fencing, stalls, etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Stauffer

(717) 587-7006 wendy@kingswayrealty.com Kingsway Realty - Ephrata License #RS203936L Listed on: 08/31/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcus Sensenig

(717) 606-7767 msensenig@homesale.com Prime Home Real Estate, LLC License #RS325520

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,600

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 3.5 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reamstown Elementary School
  • Cocalico Middle School
  • Cocalico High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Coal Stove
  • Heating System Uses Coal
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0802969400000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,600

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven - Wall
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Country, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Whirlpool/Hottub, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: French
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 2444
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2444
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 184.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1352
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1092
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1092
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Shed
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding, Stick Built
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle, Composite
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5.00
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Coal, Electric
  • Heating Type: Wood Burn Stove, Coal, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: REAMSTOWN
  • High School: COCALICO
  • Middle Or Junior School: COCALICO

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.50
  • Lot Size Description: 2 Acres < 4 Acres
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Zoning: RES
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • In City Limits: Yes

Building Info

  • Building Features: Ceiling Fans

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3985731
  • School Tax: 3669.46
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4599.69
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0802969400000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COCALICO

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2023
Sold by
Martin Christopher D and Wenger Elsa
Bought by
Martin Richard A and Martin Susan S
Current Estimated Value
$478,930

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$317,799
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$161,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2016
Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Witmer Barry I and Witmer Glenda
Bought by
Martin Christopher D and Wenger Elsa
Seller's Agent
Wendy Stauffer
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
Buyer's Agent
Marcus Sensenig
Prime Home Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$239,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.97%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Martin Richard A $484,000 None Listed On Document
Martin Christopher D $239,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martin Richard A $325,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/26/2016 10/26/16 Sold $239,900 -4.0% $98 / Sq Ft
09/06/2016 09/06/16 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2016 08/31/16 For Sale $249,900 -- $102 / 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 $5,634 $226,200 $117,300 $108,900
2024 $5,634 $226,200 $117,300 $108,900
2023 $5,496 $226,200 $117,300 $108,900
2022 $5,350 $226,200 $117,300 $108,900
2021 $5,342 $226,200 $117,300 $108,900
2020 $5,342 $226,200 $117,300 $108,900
2019 $5,279 $226,200 $117,300 $108,900
2018 $4,228 $226,200 $117,300 $108,900
2017 $4,600 $160,800 $75,000 $85,800
2016 $4,600 $160,800 $75,000 $85,800
2015 $3,410 $160,800 $75,000 $85,800
2014 $3,410 $160,800 $75,000 $85,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Wendy Stauffer

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Wendy Stauffer

    Kingsway Realty - Ephrata

    (717) 587-7006

    29 in this area

    515 Total Sales

    Wendy Stauffer
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  • Marcus Sensenig

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Marcus Sensenig

    Prime Home Real Estate, LLC

    (717) 606-7767

    3 in this area

    153 Total Sales

    Marcus Sensenig
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002971843

Bright MLS

APN: 080-29694-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Ephrata 17522

873 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA

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