479 Church Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522-9201 $275,000

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Beds/Baths: 3/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,618
Acreage: 0.7
Age:71 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: PALA2070806
Subdivision: Ephrata Twp
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

THIS PROPERTY IS GOING TO AUCTION ON THRUSDAY JUNE 26, 2025 @ 6:30 PM. THE LIST PRICE ONLY REFLECTS THE SUGGESTED STARTING BID. All-brick Cape Cod home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1-car attached garage on a .70 acre lot. Eat-in kitchen with dining area, spacious front living room with bay window, spacious full bathroom with tile shower, covered and semi-enclosed rear porch and covered side porch. Daylight basement with unimproved open area, laundry hook-up and deep 1-car garage. Good shingle roof in 2021, new windows and doors in 2023, new spouting in 2024, private well with softener, public sewer, updated 200-amp electric service, updated oil furnace radiator heat, 2-oil tanks, zoned residential RLD. This property borders the Cocalico Creek and the private backyard includes may inviting activities. Includes a 25' x 12' 2-level storage barn and covered 1-car carport, vegetable garden, covered picnic area with grill area, circle driveway. According to Lancaster County flood map, the residence is not in the flood plain. Fantastic location close to major highways and conveniences. Must see to appreciate!

Taxes: $4,317
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Ephrata Area

Features

Utilities
Radiator Heating, Oil, None, None, Hot Water - Electric, Well Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Detached Carport, Basement Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1; Detached Carport Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Full Basement, Garage Access Basement, Interior Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Unfinished Basement, Walkout Level Basement

Exterior
Brick Exterior, Masonry

Lot
Creek/Stream

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Public Elementary (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Highland Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 0.82 mi
Fulton Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 1.28 mi
Reamstown Elementary School Cocalico School District K–5 Reamstown 2.56 mi
Denver Elementary School Cocalico School District K–5 Denver 2.76 mi
Akron Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Akron 3.09 mi
Clay Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 4.08 mi

Public Middle (3 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ephrata Middle School Ephrata Area School District 7–8 Ephrata 1.4 mi
Ephrata Intermediate School Ephrata Area School District 5–6 Ephrata 1.4 mi
Cocalico Middle School Cocalico School District 6–8 Denver 2.75 mi

Public High (3 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ephrata Senior High School Ephrata Area School District 9–12 Ephrata 1.4 mi
Cocalico Senior High School Cocalico School District 9–12 Denver 2.47 mi
Lancaster County CTC-Brownstown Campus Lancaster County CTC 9–12 Ephrata 4.22 mi

Private (25 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ephrata 0.55 mi
Ephrata Mennonite School Mennonite K–12 Ephrata 0.61 mi
Olive Branch Christian Academy Amish 1–9 Ephrata 1.05 mi
Springville Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 1.08 mi
Wood Crest Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 2.27 mi
Pleasant Valley Mennonite School Mennonite K–8 Ephrata 2.28 mi
Bethany Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 2.31 mi
Lincoln Garden School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 2.32 mi
Wood Corner Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 2.66 mi
Pleasant Valley Paroch School Amish 1–8 Ephrata 2.79 mi
Grace Point Academy Church of the Nazarene Preschool–K Ephrata 3 mi
Hahnstown Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 3.11 mi
Conestoga View School Mennonite 2–8 Ephrata 3.28 mi
Reamstown Mennonite School Mennonite 1–10 Stevens 3.31 mi
Glenwood Parochial School Amish 1–8 Ephrata 3.32 mi
Grace Christian School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 3.53 mi
Metzlers Mennonite School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 3.56 mi
Millway School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 3.72 mi
Diamond Road Parochial School Amish 1–7 Ephrata 3.92 mi
Fairview Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 4.11 mi
Pieffer Hill Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Stevens 4.39 mi
Farmersville Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 4.42 mi
Hinkletown Mennonite School Mennonite Preschool–12 Ephrata 4.65 mi
Kramer Mill School Mennonite 1–8 Denver 4.69 mi
Cherry Grove Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 4.75 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Ephrata (17522), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 23
  • Average salary of people in this community: $42,290

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 774
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.61
  • Households w/ Children: 63%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 8,725 (65.4%)
  • Rented: 4,193 (31.4%)
  • Vacant: 432 (3.2%)
  • Total: 13,350

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 34,163
Households: 12,918
Median Age: 38.10

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 8.6%
  • Some High School: 10.5%
  • High School Graduate: 35.8%
  • Some College: 14.9%
  • Associate Degree: 7.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 15.0%
  • Graduate Degree: 7.9%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $60,642

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • One Bedroom: $774
  • Two Bedroom: $856
  • Three Bedroom: $1,260
  • Four Bedroom: $1,239

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479 Church Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522-9201

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