240 South Reading Road

Closed 10/4/24

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Last Sold Price

$342,000

3 beds2 baths1,475 sqft$232/sqft

240 S Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522

Single FamilyProperty Type

10,019 sq ftLot Size

1953Year Built

$232/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Completely renovated 3 bed, 2 full bath brick rancher with over 1,475 finished sq. ft. in Ephrata. You'll love the custom kitchen complete with quartz counters, tile backsplash, floor-to-ceiling pantry, and stainless appliances! Enjoy the convenience of 1st-floor laundry including a new washer & dryer. The main level also features low maintenance LVP flooring, 2 Large bedrooms, new full bath, and a bonus room/office off the kitchen! House has all new plumbing, new electric, new fixtures, and a professional...Completely renovated 3 bed, 2 full bath brick rancher with over 1,475 finished sq. ft. in Ephrata. You'll love the custom kitchen complete with quartz counters, tile backsplash, floor-to-ceiling pantry, and stainless appliances! Enjoy the convenience of 1st-floor laundry including a new washer & dryer. The main level also features low maintenance LVP flooring, 2 Large bedrooms, new full bath, and a bonus room/office off the kitchen! House has all new plumbing, new electric, new fixtures, and a professional paint job inside and out. This home has a fully finished basement with ability to convert to in-law quarters and a 1-car oversized garage! Great opportunity for business owners as this property is zoned Neighborhood Commercial District. Plus, you can build a garage/shop outback up to 32 Ft. X 32 Ft. complete with separate alley access from Meadow Valley Rd. Ample parking for 4+ cars with newly paved driveway that wraps around to the rear garage. Schedule your private showing today, this home will not last long!

Listed by: David A Wissler 717.715.2430 david@golancasterhomes.com • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing closed: 10/04/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PALA2053562

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Property Information for 240 South Reading Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,203 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Lancaster County
Tax ID Number: 260-19770-0-0000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 1
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 07-11-2024
Subdivision: EPHRATA
Subdivision: EPHRATA (LANCASTER PA)
Cross Street: Oak Blvd.
Municipality: EPHRATA BORO
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 9
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,169.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 306.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 306.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1953
Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,019 SF

Location

School District Name: EPHRATA AREA
School District County ID: 300200397381

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: FULTON (LANCASTER PA)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: EPHRATA (LANCASTER PA)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: EPHRATA (LANCASTER PA)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: LANCASTER
MLS Area: Ephrata Boro (10526)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $130,600

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $380
Improvement Assessed Value: $93,400
City Town Tax: $293
Land Assessed Value: $51,200
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 113
Zoning: HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
School Tax: $2,529
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room
Stories: Lower 1, Main

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 21.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Attic - Walk-Up

Room 2

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Double Sink, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry, Kitchen - Electric Cooking

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 4

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 5

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Length: 6.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Countertop(s) - Ceramic, Bathroom - Tub Shower

Room 6

Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Lighting - Recessed

Room 7

Room Type: Basement
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Basement - Finished

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Recessed

Room 9

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2024
Total Finished SQFT: 1,475.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,064.00
Total SQFT: 1,475.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Masonry
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8032/0257/2326/803202572326_512_384_WM_9knTojsipPkOLQE2.jpg
Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Basement Type: Fully Finished
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 75' x 155'

Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Parcel ID: 4023675

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Garage Features: Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Recessed Lighting
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Smoke Detector
Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated
Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified, Replacement, Double Pane
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.GoLancasterHomes.com

Property History for 240 South Reading Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 4, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #PALA2053562	$342,000	—
Oct 3, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1542759234	$342,000	+95.3% / yr
Aug 22, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #PALA2053562		—
Aug 12, 2024	Price Change BRIGHT #PALA2053562	$349,900	—
Aug 1, 2024	Price Change BRIGHT #PALA2053562	$354,000	—
Jul 18, 2024	Price Change BRIGHT #PALA2053562	$359,900	—
Jul 11, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PALA2053562	$369,900	—
Jan 3, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1524963976	$207,000	—
Dec 4, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #PALA2042188	$207,000	—
Nov 4, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #PALA2042188		—
Oct 11, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PALA2042188	$100,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/04/2024	Closed BRIGHT #PALA2053562	$342,000
10/03/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1542759234	$342,000 +95.3% / yr
08/22/2024	Pending BRIGHT #PALA2053562	—
08/12/2024	Price Change BRIGHT #PALA2053562	$349,900
08/01/2024	Price Change BRIGHT #PALA2053562	$354,000
07/18/2024	Price Change BRIGHT #PALA2053562	$359,900
07/11/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PALA2053562	$369,900
01/03/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1524963976	$207,000
12/04/2023	Closed BRIGHT #PALA2042188	$207,000
11/04/2023	Pending BRIGHT #PALA2042188	—
10/11/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PALA2042188	$100,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 240 South Reading Road

Taxable ValueLand$51,200Additions$93,400Total$144,600

Tax Record2026$3,724 ($310 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,914 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,064 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt850 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningHCCountyLANCASTERAPN260-19770-0-0000

Schools near 240 South Reading Road

This home is within Ephrata Area School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Fulton El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	0.9 mi
5/10	Ephrata Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	0.3 mi
8/10	Ephrata Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.2 mi
4/10	Ephrata Intermediate School	Public - Nearby school	5 to 6	0.3 mi
NR	Olive Branch Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	2 to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Fulton El School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	0.9 mi
5/10	Ephrata Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
8/10	Ephrata Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.2 mi
4/10	Ephrata Intermediate School Public5 to 6 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Olive Branch Christian Academy Private2 to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 240 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$342,000	3	2	1,475	10,019
242 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$83,000	2	2	1,107	17,860
244 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$138,500	2	1	720	10,890
239 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$102,000	2	1	1,126	7,841
237 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$199,900	3	2	1,516	10,454
235 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	–	2	1	1,416	10,019
232 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$235,000	3	2	1,848	27,443
233 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$94,000	3	1	1,350	–
25 Meadow Valley Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$182,000	3	2	1,580	9,147
230 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$280,000	–	–	2,911	10,890
241 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$275,000	4	1	1,824	26,571
15 Meadow Valley Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$190,000	4	2	1,300	8,712
245 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$220,000	3	2	968	8,712
231 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	–	3	1	1,344	13,068
45 Old Mill Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	–	4	2	2,474	10,454
247 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522	$151,000	4	2	1,577	16,117

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