$2,968 Closing Credit¹
#PALA2070356, David Weaver, Listing Office: Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
$275,000 List price
479 Church Ave Ephrata, PA 17522
$3,266
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,618 sqft
0.7 acres
$170 / sqft
House
Property details
About 479 Church Ave
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!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,618 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.7 Acres
Year built1954
ParkingBasement Garage,Garage - Rear Entry,Inside Access, Attached Garage,Detached Carport
MLS #PALA2070806
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Basement Garage,Garage - Rear Entry,Inside Access, Attached Garage,Detached Carport
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $275,000
- Price/SqFt: $169
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,298
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From traffic light at Rt. 272 and Schoeneck Rd, turn South on Church Ave for 1/2 mile to property on the Left.
- Year Built: 1954
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,618 SqFt
- Municipality: Ephrata Twp
- Lot Size: 0.7 Acres
- MLS Number: PALA2070806
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Hostetter Realty LLC
- Office Phone: (717) 354-6416
- Office Email: newholland@hostetterrealty.com
- Listing Agent: John J. Rutt, II
- Agent Phone: (717) 587-8906
- Agent Email: johnruttsold@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 02, 2006 | Home Sold | $142,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,900 | $4,298 |
| 2023 | $186,900 | $4,093 |
| 2022 | $186,900 | $4,093 |
| 2021 | $186,900 | $4,005 |
| 2020 | $186,900 | $3,986 |
| 2019 | $186,900 | $3,930 |
| 2018 | $186,900 | $4,680 |
| 2017 | $128,000 | $3,283 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Highland Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.8 mi
•99 Highland Ave
5
Fulton Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.3 mi
•51 E Fulton St
3
Ephrata Intermediate School
Public District 5-6
1.4 mi
•957 Hammon Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $92,143. Most Ephrata, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
15%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
36%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
16%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
42%
Married, No Kids
39%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NASCAR
Soccer
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Old Navy
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Arbys
Jimmy Johns
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
GMC
Lexus
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
New Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 479 Church Ave
The listing price of 479 Church Ave property is $275,000.
The property 479 Church Ave is a house located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, 17522.
Active Listing: 479 Church Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 479 Church Ave are: Highland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fulton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ephrata Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ephrata Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Cocalico Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Garden Spot Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ephrata High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cocalico High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Garden Spot Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,298 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 2, 2006 for $142,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 479 Church Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 479 Church Ave is 1,618 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 479 Church Ave is 1954.
This home is located at 479 Church Ave in Ephrata, PA and zip code 17522. This 1,618 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.70 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $275,000.
The number of homes for sale in Ephrata, PA increased by 108.7% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 61 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $394,950 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.