839 S State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522-2345 $220,000

Beds/Baths: 3/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,414
Acreage: 1.15
Age:60 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: PALA2073398
Subdivision: Ephrata Borough
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

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.

Family Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Primary Bed: Main
Bedroom 2: Main
Bedroom 3: Main
Bathroom 1: Main
Family Room: Lower 1
Bathroom 2: Lower 1
Workshop: Lower 1
Taxes: $5,021
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Ephrata Area
Mid. School: Ephrata High School: Ephrata

Features

Utilities
Baseboard - Electric Heating, Ceiling Heating, Radiant Heating, Electric, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Has Laundry, Lower Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Basement Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Attic, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Full Basement, Garage Access Basement, Interior Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Walkout Level Basement, Carpet Flooring, Stone Fireplace, Cathedral Ceilings, Plaster Walls

Exterior
Block Foundation, Shingle Roof, Frame Exterior, Stone Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Deck(s), Sidewalks, Gutter System

Lot
Backs to Trees, Flood Plain, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Adjoins - Public Land

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Public Elementary (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Fulton Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 0.75 mi
Highland Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 0.96 mi
Akron Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Akron 1.47 mi
Brownstown Elementary School Conestoga Valley School District K–5 Brownstown 3.68 mi
Clay Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 3.97 mi
Reamstown Elementary School Cocalico School District K–5 Reamstown 4.25 mi
Denver Elementary School Cocalico School District K–5 Denver 4.47 mi

Public Middle (3 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ephrata Middle School Ephrata Area School District 7–8 Ephrata 0.72 mi
Ephrata Intermediate School Ephrata Area School District 5–6 Ephrata 0.72 mi
Cocalico Middle School Cocalico School District 6–8 Denver 4.44 mi

Public High (3 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ephrata Senior High School Ephrata Area School District 9–12 Ephrata 0.43 mi
Lancaster County CTC-Brownstown Campus Lancaster County CTC 9–12 Ephrata 2.77 mi
Cocalico Senior High School Cocalico School District 9–12 Denver 4.13 mi

Private (26 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Olive Branch Christian Academy Amish 1–9 Ephrata 0.71 mi
Bethany Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 1.06 mi
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ephrata 1.29 mi
Pleasant Valley Paroch School Amish 1–8 Ephrata 1.96 mi
Millway School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 2.04 mi
Springville Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 2.06 mi
Ephrata Mennonite School Mennonite K–12 Ephrata 2.14 mi
Pleasant Valley Mennonite School Mennonite K–8 Ephrata 2.16 mi
Wood Corner Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 2.2 mi
Metzlers Mennonite School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 2.37 mi
Diamond Road Parochial School Amish 1–7 Ephrata 2.39 mi
Conestoga View School Mennonite 2–8 Ephrata 2.69 mi
Grace Point Academy Church of the Nazarene Preschool–K Ephrata 2.95 mi
Fairview Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 2.99 mi
Lincoln Garden School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 3.04 mi
Grace Christian School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 3.08 mi
Wood Crest Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 3.42 mi
Farmersville Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 3.66 mi
Glenwood Parochial School Amish 1–8 Ephrata 3.8 mi
Millport School Amish 1–8 Leola 3.88 mi
Hahnstown Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 4.09 mi
Cherry Grove Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 4.16 mi
Lititz Area Mennonite School Mennonite Preschool–12 Lititz 4.62 mi
Owl Hill Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Lititz 4.87 mi
Hinkletown Mennonite School Mennonite Preschool–12 Ephrata 4.97 mi
Center Square Amish School Amish 1–8 Bird In Hand 4.97 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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Listing Courtesy of: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty , (800) 383-3535, leadcenter@homesale.com

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839 S State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522-2345

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