$389,900
3 bd|2 ba|2,210 sqft
218 Mason Dr, Ephrata, PA 17522
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
For Sale1 of 36
Listing description
**This property is being offered as a Public Auction Bid via Phone starting today and ending July 29, 2026 @ 6:00 PM. The listing price is the opening bid only and in no way reflects the final sale price. $25,000 initial investment is due on auction close date, 2% transfer tax to be paid by the purchaser. Property is being sold WITH RESERVE, and the List Price is for reference only. Settlement on or before September 14, 2026 **Discover this charming turnkey duplex investment at The Ephrata Cottage, 216 W Fulton Street — a fully occupied local gem offering immediate cash flow and long-term appeal. Featuring a spacious 2-bed/1-bath Unit A with central heat & cooling, partial hardwood floors, full basement, and a welcoming front porch, plus a cozy 1-bed/1-bath Unit B with appealing kitchen cabinets, backyard-view porch, and electric baseboard heat. Both units include all appliances, washer/dryer, and off-street parking, while the three-door storage rental unit provides extra income (tenants rent two doors, landlord keeps one). Situated on a 0.15-acre lot with a nice backyard in Ephrata Borough, this 1950-built property delivers strong monthly income in a desirable area. Perfect for investors seeking stability and upside — don’t miss your opportunity at auction! intelauctions.com
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Living area
- 1,638 sq ft
- Heating
- Baseboard - Electric, 90% Forced Air
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Cape Cod
- Year built
- 1950
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $107
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2091264
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- Ephrata Area
- Days on market
- 5 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
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
$215,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lancaster County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Current list price
- $175,000
- County assessment implies
- $272,000
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $3,155/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 W FRANKLIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | June 2026 | $361,000 | 3/2 | 1,584 | $340,373 |
| 148 S ACADEMY DR, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | September 2025 | $310,000 | 3/2 | 1,673 | $311,422 |
| 532 POINTVIEW AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | February 2026 | $324,900 | 2/2 | 1,644 | $321,168 |
| 60 PARK AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | March 2026 | $250,000 | 3/1 | 1,575 | $293,879 |
| 10 E QUEEN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | October 2025 | $240,000 | 3/1 | 1,640 | $274,425 |
| 837 MARTIN AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | November 2025 | $385,000 | 3/2 | 1,542 | $404,653 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$3,155 / year
≈ $263 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$3,502
-9.9% at current rates
School tax
EPHRATA AREA · 20.00 mills (2025-26)
$2,720
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$435
Municipal tax
Not reported in the MLS feed
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Assessment note:this home appears assessed above what its asking price implies at the county's common level ratio. The next owner may have a case for an assessment appeal worth roughly $1,125/year.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($136,000, 2018 base year) × current millage. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Lancaster County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$35,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,192/mo
- Principal & interest
- $878
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $263
- Home insurance (est.)
- $51
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure 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
Ephrata Area
- Academic index
- 66/100
- Graduation rate
- 90.3%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 51.5%
- PSSA Math proficient
- 44.8%
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 →
FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.
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: July 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM EDT
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