$257,000
4 bd|2 ba|1,407 sqft
17 Oak St S, Ephrata, PA 17522
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
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Listing description
Rare Detached Home in Lancaster City! Welcome home to 212 Howard Ave, a turn-key 3-bedroom detached brick residence where the undeniable charm of the city shines throughout. Step inside to an open-concept main floor featuring continuous sightlines, gorgeous flooring, and rich exposed brick accents. The sun-drenched living area flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen, complete with brand new appliances and prime counter space. Enjoy year-round comfort with high-efficiency ductless mini-split heating and cooling, plus convenient second-floor laundry. Outside, skip the parking search with 4 designated private off-street parking spaces (one assigned with property, a guest spot for owners to utilize, and two added for 212 in back of property)—a rare premium including an extra spot added during ownership. Combining standalone privacy, open-concept living, ample parking, and modern updates, this home is minutes from Central Market and downtown dining!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,415 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1880
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $183
- HOA dues
- $350/yr
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2094750
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- School District Of Lancaster
Interior features
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Interior features
- Attic, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Wood Floors
- Basement
- Full
- Laundry
- Upper Floor
- Levels
- 2.5
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick
- Roof
- Composite, Shingle
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Natural Gas
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Off Street
- Parking features
- Assigned, Asphalt Driveway, Brick Driveway, Crushed Stone, Paved Parking, Private, and 1 more
- Total spaces
- 4
Community
- Subdivision
- HICKORY TOWNE
- HOA amenities
- Common Grounds, Reserved/Assigned Parking, Other
- HOA includes
- Parking Fee
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer.
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Listed for sale | $259,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$254,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lancaster County assessment ratio, and this home's own June 2023 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- June 2023 for $220,000
- About $250,304 in today's market
- Current list price
- $259,000
- County assessment implies
- $129,000
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 S ANN ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | July 2026 | $175,000 | 3/1 | 1,383 | $170,275 |
| 117 NEVIN ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | May 2026 | $223,000 | 3/1 | 1,424 | $209,469 |
| 935 WABANK ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | July 2026 | $225,000 | 3/1 | 1,376 | $203,339 |
| 13 E NEW ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | September 2026 | $299,999 | 3/2 | 1,209 | $315,561 |
| 632 HIGH ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | January 2026 | $209,900 | 3/1 | 1,287 | $217,299 |
| 604 S PEARL ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | July 2026 | $325,000 | 3/1 | 1,539 | $267,244 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Sold | $220,000 |
| February 2018 | Sold | $128,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $2,742 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$51,800 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,633/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,300
- Property taxes
- $229
- Home insurance (est.)
- $76
- HOA
- $29
Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
School District Of Lancaster
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Lancaster County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Lancaster County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: September 10, 2026 at 2:27 PM EDT
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