Market Trends: 3/9/2010
Ephrata Area
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed:
230
Month-Over-Month Change: +9%
Average List Price:
$203,570
Month-Over-Month Change: +.15%
Median List Price:
$179,900
Month-Over-Month Change: +2.86%
Typical Property
Single-Family Home
3.21 Bedrooms
1.99 Baths
$203,570 Average List Price
$122/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom:
N/A
2 Bedrooms:
$186,877
3 Bedrooms:
$183,422
4 Bedrooms:
$285,382
5 Bedrooms:
$244,115
Top 5 Most Viewed Properties
Ephrata Area, PA Real Estate:
Imagine finding your perfect Ephrata Area home... Start searching now!
Search
Lancaster, PA
Real Estate Listings
MLS Home Search
Lancaster, PA: 5,581 Listings
Ephrata Area Real Estate
Ephrata Area Neighborhoods
About Ephrata Area
The Ephrata Area School District is located in the northeastern section of Lancaster County and is comprised of Clay and Ephrata townships. Popular towns include Akron, Clay, Frysville, Mt Airy and Springville. The school district's location near the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other highways provides easy access to other areas for commuters.
The historical community of Ephrata has the largest population, and is the economic and cultural center of the district. Ephrata residents and visitors enjoy a nice commercial area complete with a wide assortment of quality retail stores plus an abundance of cultural and recreational facilities. There are many historic buildings that add a special charm and character to the community, and numerous fine residential sections and neighborhoods. Popular community events include fireworks, Ephrata Cloister Community Days, the Annual Street Fair, and the Ephrata Merchant Association’s Annual Art and Craft Festival and Restaurant Fair.
Some popular attractions in the area include the Ephrata Cloister: a National Historic Landmark and one of America's earliest religious communities founded in 1732 by German settlers; and the Green Dragon Farmers Market.
Buying a New Ephrata Area Home?
Buying a Ephrata Area home can be a daunting task. Before setting out on your house hunting journey, you should
know what you really want to find. Take some time to list all the features that are most important to you and your
family. Here are a few ideas to consider in looking for a Ephrata Area home to purchase:
- Location – Ephrata Area has a good number of wonderful areas to choose from. Also think about your proximity
to quality schools, medical facilities, and shopping markets.
- Size – Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Don’t forget about closet space
- Parking – Is a covered garage important to you?
- Style – 2-story house or ranch style home? New or older home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating – central heating and/or air conditioning can be a savior in Ephrata Area.
As you browse homes on , keep these ideas in mind. Your list may change over time as you do more looking.
You may want to add or remove features, or perhaps you'll become willing to make compromises to find the Ephrata Area home
that is the best fit for your family. With hundreds of beautiful Ephrata Area homes to choose from, you’ll surely find the
one for you. Get started now.
Selling your Ephrata Area Home?
Selling your Ephrata Area home through Craig Hartranft, Prudential Homesale Services is the right decision. Our agents are here to guide you
through a potentially complicated process. You deserve top-dollar for your property and Craig Hartranft, Prudential Homesale Services is committed to marketing
and selling your home. All of our agents are certified REALTORs® and they are determined to give you peace of mind
throughout the home selling process. With years of experience in the Ephrata Area home market, our team has the secret recipe
for attracting the right kind of home buyers at just the right time. Choosing Craig Hartranft, Prudential Homesale Services is a wise decision. Learn a bit
more about our agents here.
Apply for a Home Loan to purchase your Ephrata Area home?
The Ephrata Area home market is highly active at this time. Interest rates continue to hover near record lows and it’s never
been easier to finance your Ephrata Area home purchase —whether it’s your first home purchase, a vacation property, or a retirement
townhouse. Find out how much house you can afford, learn about settlement and closing costs, and access the most current
lending rates through our preferred mortgage partner.