Built to last with classic charm! This brick cape cod is sitting pretty in a premium Ephrata location just steps to local schools, a short walk to parks & the pool & just minutes to shopping, restaurants & major roadways. You'll find a generous sized living room with hardwood floors, charming arched doorways & an eat-in kitchen with all appliances included & plenty of cabinets for storage. 2 bedrooms & a nicely-kept bath with a linen closet & a darling screened porch offering the perfect spot for morning coffee complete the main level. The upper level features a large 3rd bedroom with additional space for storage, office nook, etc. Full basement with the washer & dryer included, water softener, newer electric heat pump & cool central air. The fenced backyard is incredible with lots of colorful perennials, mature trees for shade & privacy & ample green space for children or pets to play, gardens, games & more. The outdoor storage for lawn equipment, tools, etc. , is endless with a detached garage with electric & a shed with electric. Don't miss this Ephrata gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Corbin• Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
Great opportunity to build some "sweat equity" in this cute brick Cape Cod style home in Ephrata Borough. Walking distance to Schools, Library, Community Park and Pool. Interior does need some updating but home is completely livable. Garage is accessible thru the gate which swings completely open. There is also a rear shed attached to the garage and fenced back yard with room for a garden. . The is home is being sold as-is and the seller will make no repairs. Any personal contents that are remaining the day of closing shall be included in the sale.
BRIGHT MLS #1005125237
Jun 18, 2001
Sold
$107,000
$86/sq ft
Apr 11, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2001
Listed
$109,900
$88/sq ft
COZY CAPE COD/NEW KITCHEN/NEW ROOF/ENCLOSED PORCH/ WELL KEPT/LOW MAINTENANCEEXTERIOR/CLOSE TO HIGH SC HOOL/NICE PRIVATE BACK YARD/LOTS OF STORAGE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,520 (+5.0%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2025
$3,353 (+2.3%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2024
$3,278 (+2.5%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2023
$3,198 (+4.5%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2022
$3,061 (+2.1%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2021
$2,997
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2020
$2,997 (+1.4%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2019
$2,956 (−15.6%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2018
$3,504 (+13.3%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2017
$3,094 (+4.2%)
$30,500 + $86,400
$116,900
2014
$2,969
$30,500 + $86,400
$116,900
Tax history for 131 Old Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,520 (+5.0%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2025
$3,353 (+2.3%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2024
$3,278 (+2.5%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2023
$3,198 (+4.5%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2022
$3,061 (+2.1%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2021
$2,997
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2020
$2,997 (+1.4%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2019
$2,956 (−15.6%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2018
$3,504 (+13.3%)
$44,700 + $92,000
$136,700
2017
$3,094 (+4.2%)
$30,500 + $86,400
$116,900
2014
$2,969
$30,500 + $86,400
$116,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lancaster County
APN
2601207800000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
RLD
Low Density Residential District
To provide for low-density residential neighborhoods that are primarily comprised of single-family detached dwellings.