
$275,000
479 S 9th St, Akron, PA 17501
Listed by Coldwell Banker Hearthside - Bethlehem
CASH BUYERS: THE DEAL YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR IS ON EPHRATA'S CHURCH AVE Every investor knows the good ones go fast and quietly. This is one of them. A semi-detached home on a quiet stretch of Church Ave, a short walk from downtown Ephrata, home of the largest street fair in Pennsylvania. Underneath the work it needs, the character is all here: hardwood floors, exposed wood ceiling beams, covered front and back porches, a privacy-fenced yard, off-street parking, and an expandable third floor with real upside. Good bones. A real neighborhood. A location people actually want to live in. Sold strictly as-is, and priced to reflect it. This is a straightforward play for someone who can move with cash and no contingencies: buy right, put in the work, and own a place in one of Lancaster County's most walkable small towns for well under what the finished comparables say. The numbers are clear. Tour the home, run the numbers, and you'll see the value. Cash, no contingencies, quick close. If that's you, don't wait - homes like this don't reach the open market often, and they don't sit when they do.
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 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.
Estimated value
$195,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lancaster County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 CHERRY ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | February 2026 | $170,000 | 3/1 | 1,354 | $172,235 |
| 130 CHURCH AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | April 2026 | $225,000 | 3/1 | 1,298 | $230,727 |
| 432 E MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | February 2026 | $233,000 | 3/1 | 1,376 | $232,055 |
| 144 CHURCH AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | January 2026 | $160,000 | 3/1 | 1,366 | $166,260 |
| 164 LINDA TER, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | February 2026 | $270,000 | 3/1 | 1,224 | $265,899 |
| 160 TOM AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | May 2025 | $274,900 | 3/1 | 1,323 | $256,731 |
Estimated at current rates
$2,698 / year
≈ $225 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$2,995
-9.9% at current rates
School tax
EPHRATA AREA · 20.00 mills (2025-26)
$2,326
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$372
Municipal tax
Not reported in the MLS feed
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Recomputed from the county assessment ($116,300, 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.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,154/mo
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.
School district
Ephrata Area
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.
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