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Last Sold Price
3 beds968 sqft
245 S Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1942Year Built
$227/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Discover the potential of this 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath single home located in desirable Ephrata. Offering low taxes and a solid foundation to build upon, this property is perfect for buyers looking to add their personal touch. While some updating is needed, the possibilities are endless—transform this home into the one you’ve been envisioning. A great opportunity in a convenient location close to local amenities, parks, and schools. Don’t miss your chance to make it your own!Discover the potential of this 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath single home located in desirable Ephrata. Offering low taxes and a solid foundation to build upon, this property is perfect for buyers looking to add their personal touch. While some updating is needed, the possibilities are endless—transform this home into the one you’ve been envisioning. A great opportunity in a convenient location close to local amenities, parks, and schools. Don’t miss your chance to make it your own!
  • Listed by: Mike Skillman 717.468.7277 mike@mikeskillman.com • RE/MAX Pinnacle
Listing closed: 01/16/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PALA2080274

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$235,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

Ephrata, PA

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Sold By Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate

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Property Information for 245 South Reading Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,601 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 260-90342-0-0000
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 1.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 12-12-2025
  • Subdivision: EPHRATA
  • Subdivision: EPHRATA (LANCASTER PA)
  • Municipality: EPHRATA BORO
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 968.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397381
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LANCASTER
  • MLS Area: Ephrata Boro (10526)
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $103,400
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $300
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $53,600
  • City Town Tax: $232
  • Land Assessed Value: $49,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $2,068
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 968.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 4027156
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 245 South Reading Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1944973991

$220,000—
Jan 16, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #138374765

$220,000—
Jan 16, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2080274

$220,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1944973991

$220,000
01/16/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #138374765

$220,000
01/16/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2080274

$220,000

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

Public Records for 245 South Reading Road

Taxable ValueLand$49,800Additions$53,600Total$103,400
Tax Record2026$2,663 ($222 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt968 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated1942ZoningHCCountyLANCASTERAPN260-90342-0-0000

Schools near 245 South Reading Road

This home is within Ephrata Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Fulton El School
PublicK to 4

Ephrata Middle School
Public7 to 8

Ephrata Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Ephrata Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 245 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522
$220,000
3
968
8,712
$275,000
4
1,824
26,571
$151,000
4
2
1,577
16,117
$102,000
2
1
1,126
7,841
$199,900
3
1,516
10,454
$138,500
2
720
10,890

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