$239,000
3 bd|1 ba|1,008 sqft
342 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
For Sale
Listing description
Back on the market and ready for a new buyer! A great opportunity to make this charming and move-in ready, 3-bedroom, 1-bath home at 43 E Walnut Street in Ephrata your own! This home offers a spacious open-concept first floor perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The flowing downstairs layout creates a bright and welcoming atmosphere with plenty of room to gather. Outside, enjoy an ample backyard ideal for relaxing, gardening, or hosting summer get-togethers, plus the convenience of off-street parking. Conveniently located near local shops, dining, and downtown Ephrata amenities, this home combines comfort, functionality, and value. Electrical system just updated! Home had existing knob and tube wiring that was disconnected with all updated lines and fixtures installed. Schedule your private showing today!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,260 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1925
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $190
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2088994
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- Ephrata Area
- Days on NookLocal
- 85 days
Interior features
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement
- Full
- Laundry
- Basement
- Levels
- 3
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Oil
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Alley, On Street, Off Street
- Total spaces
- 2
Community
- Subdivision
- EPHRATA BOROUGH
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning
- PLANNED MIXED USE DISTRIC
- Cross street
- State
Included in the sale
- Exclusions
- Washer and Dryer, Window Unit Air Conditioners
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900 |
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
$238,000
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.
- Last sold
- August 2018 for $139,500
- County deed record in 2018 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $239,900
- County assessment implies
- $195,200
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $2,264/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 E WALNUT ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | April 2026 | $258,000 | 3/1 | 1,260 | $259,545 |
| 8 WESTPOINTE DR, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | June 2026 | $216,000 | 2/1 | 1,254 | $200,162 |
| 444 WASHINGTON AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | July 2026 | $217,500 | 3/1 | 1,142 | $237,438 |
| 279 HEATHERWOOD DR, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | June 2026 | $250,000 | 3/1 | 1,200 | $242,009 |
| 543 CLOVERBROOK DR, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | August 2026 | $181,000 | 2/1 | 1,190 | $181,975 |
| 49 CLOVER CT, EPHRATA, PA 17522 | June 2025 | $285,000 | 3/1 | 1,200 | $276,755 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 2018 | Sold | $139,500 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$2,513 / year
≈ $209 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$2,513
School tax
EPHRATA AREA · 20.00 mills (2025-26)
$1,952
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$312
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality
$249
Recomputed from the county assessment ($97,600, 2018 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 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
$47,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,484/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,204
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $209
- Home insurance (est.)
- $70
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 →
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: August 22, 2026 at 8:13 AM EDT
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