Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/31/2026
Listed
$249,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome home to this meticulously cared-for 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath gem in Ephrata Borough, perfectly positioned just minutes from local coffee shops, a nearby breweries and the charm of downtown shopping and dining. Step inside and you'll immediately appreciate the character, featuring charming chestnut woodwork and classic built-ins that add warmth and timeless style. The updated kitchen offers a great blend of function and charm, and it flows nicely into the dining room, making everyday meals and entertaining easy. A large living room provides plenty of space to relax, gather, and make yourself at home. With four spacious bedrooms and two full baths, one on each level, there's room for everyone. The usable basement adds even more flexibility for a rec room, hobby space, home gym, or additional living area. And don't miss the third floor, a huge bedroom today, or easily convert it into an extra family room, playroom, or private retreat. Outside, enjoy the convenience of alley access with potential for future off-street parking. Pride of ownership shines throughout. This home has been lovingly maintained by a long-time owner and it truly shows. If you're looking for value, space, and an unbeatable borough location, you won't find a better buy in Ephrata.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 243 W Franklin St
General
- Price: $249,000
- Taxes: $3,424 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2082538
- Updated: 2/6/2026
- Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Dining Area, Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Deck(s)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Ephrata Boro (10526)
- Municipality: EPHRATA BORO
- County: LANCASTER
- Subdivision: EPHRATA BOROUGH
- Driving Directions: from Main St take S Oak St, left on W Franklin St, home on left
School Information
- School District: Ephrata Area
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick, Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Permanent
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,100
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,100 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,650 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 450 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1926
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good, Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,614
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RHD
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $150.91
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,722
- City/TownTax: $306
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $396
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $136,100
- Tax Amount: $3,424
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1650
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: washer, dryer, TV mount in basement, tall wooden cabinet in back porch
- Inclusions: Refrigerator
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Schools
Schools serving 243 W Franklin St
School District:Ephrata Area School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fulton El School, Ephrata, PA 51 East Fulton Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 | K-4 | 0.4 mi |
Ephrata Middle School 957 Hammon Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522 | 7-8 | 0.7 mi |
Ephrata Senior High School 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 17522 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 243 W Franklin St
Tax History
Tax History for 243 W Franklin St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,339
2%
$136,100
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2024
$3,264
7%
$136,100
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2023
$3,048
—
$136,100
—
2022
$3,048
2%
$136,100
—
2021
$2,984
—
$136,100
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2020
$2,984
1%
$136,100
—
2019
$2,943
-16%
$136,100
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2018
$3,489
36%
$136,100
40%
2017
$2,570
2%
$97,100
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2016
$2,511
2%
$97,100
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2015
$2,467
—
$97,100
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2014
$2,467
—
$97,100
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243 W Franklin Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 (MLS# PALA2082538) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 243 W Franklin Street is currently listed for $249,000 and was received on January 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 243 W Franklin Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ephrata? You can browse all Ephrata real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.