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Off Market Nov 2019 for $560K

$407,721

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,596/mo

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2,239

sq ft

252 Cats Back Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522

About this home

This property is going to auction 09/27/19 at 5:30 p. m. Listed price is an opening bid only, and is not indicative of final sales price. Terms: down payment of $30,000.00 required day of auction. Settlement on or before November 26, 2019. Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes: $4,655.00 +/-. 2.6 acre country property with a 2-story, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath house. 1st floor features 15' x 21' kitchen/dining with pantry. 12' x 20' living room. 17' x 20' family room with patio door. 10' x 12' sewing room. Full bath and 2 bedrooms. 2nd floor with full bath and 2 bedrooms and reading nook. House has lots of closets, attic storage, and ceiling fans. Daylight entrance to full basement with 1-car garage and 1/2 bath and laundry. Canned goods storage room with shelves. Wood stove with ss chimney. Oil furnace with (2) 275-gallon tanks for hot water heat. Well and septic. 19' x 36' shed/barn with stable area and feed room. Desirable property in Farmersville/Fairmount area with an awesome view. The country setting with shade and fruit trees, fenced pasture area, large garden, and macadam driveway make this a property you will not want to miss. Sellers have purchased another property and are serious to sell.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

2.6 acresLot Size

$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Christopher Taylor • Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville

•717-786-8000 (broker)

•quarryville@beiler-campbell.com (broker)

Bought with Christopher Taylor • Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville

•717-786-8000 (broker)

•quarryville@beiler-campbell.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PALA138758

Redfin Estimate

$407,721

$152K since sold in November 2019$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 12.3% lower than the average sale price ($465K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$390,000
A
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B
4 beds1.5 baths2,016 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$700,000
C
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D
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$480,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,024 sq ft
367 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$420,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,542 sq ft
466 E Main St, Leola, PA 17540

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Market trends in 17522, PA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.0%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$377K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

0 days MoM

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8 MoM

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Sale history for 252 Cats Back Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,062 (−61.7%)

$97,400

2025

$5,388 (+2.2%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2024

$5,272 (+2.4%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2023

$5,149 (+4.2%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2022

$4,941 (+3.8%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2021

$4,761

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2020

$4,761 (+2.3%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2019

$4,655 (−14.3%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2018

$5,430 (+38.4%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2017

$3,923 (+7.1%)

$49,000 + $135,600

$184,600

2014

$3,664

$49,000 + $135,600

$184,600

Tax history for 252 Cats Back Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,062 (−61.7%)

$97,400

2025

$5,388 (+2.2%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2024

$5,272 (+2.4%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2023

$5,149 (+4.2%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2022

$4,941 (+3.8%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2021

$4,761

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2020

$4,761 (+2.3%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2019

$4,655 (−14.3%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2018

$5,430 (+38.4%)

$104,100 + $160,800

$264,900

2017

$3,923 (+7.1%)

$49,000 + $135,600

$184,600

2014

$3,664

$49,000 + $135,600

$184,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Vacant Land

County

Lancaster County

APN

2107290500000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Basement Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Asphalt Driveway, Paved Parking, Paved Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Flooring Type: Carpet
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Full, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Chairlift
Improvement Assessed Value: $160,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Stick Built
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Rubber, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Wood/Metal Shed

Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
Fencing: Board, High Tensile

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $104,100

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,239
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $421
County Tax: $771
School Tax: $3,654
Tax Assessed Value: $264,900
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $4,846

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
120/240V
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil, Wood
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: CONESTOGA VALLEY
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: From Ephrata, take Route 322 East. Turn right onto E. Farmersville Road. Turn right onto Cats Back Road. The property will be on the right.
Municipality: WEST EARL TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Surface Type: Paved

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.6 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lancaster County
APN: 2107290500000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

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Brownstown El School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi

9/10

Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi

7/10

Conestoga Valley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi

7/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$388,000 – $469,000

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Home values near 252 Cats Back Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Cats Back Rd, Ephrata, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$315,387
275 Cats Back Rd, Ephrata, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4342 Sq. Ft.	$595,311

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Cats Back Rd, Ephrata, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$328,002
217 East Farmersville Rd, Ephrata, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$336,089

Address	Redfin Estimate
212 Cats Back Rd, Ephrata, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2276 Sq. Ft.	$501,500
202 East Farmersville Rd, Ephrata, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2391 Sq. Ft.	$390,556

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