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$300,000

48 AND 50 Charles St

Ephrata, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
4
Bedrooms
2,100
Square Feet
0.13
Lot Size (acres)
1885
Year Built
21
Days On Market

THIS PROPERTY IS GOING TO AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2026 @ 5:00 PM. THIS LIST PRICE ONLY REFLECTS THE SUGGESTED STARTING BID. 2-unit residential duplex apartment building with a newer 35' x 20' steel storage building on a .13-acre level lot. Each unit has approx. 1,050 sq. ft; eat-in kitchen with appliances; 2-living rooms; full bathroom; 2-bedrooms; covered bedroom balcony; covered front and side porch entrance; parking area; each has shed storage. Oil furnace with hot water radiators; public water and sewer; separate electric service; new cellulose insulation in exterior walls; new vinyl siding; good roof. Nice part of town, excellent investment property.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
20 days ago
Listed By
John J. Rutt, II, 7175878906 · Hostetter Realty LLC, 7173546416
MLS#
PALA2096682
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
48 AND 50 S Charles St, Ephrata, PA 17522
City
Ephrata
County
Lancaster
Zip Code
17522

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Year Built
1885
Style
Traditional
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Building Area
2,100 sq. ft.
Foundation
Other
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Off Street

Features & Amenities

Cooling
None
Heating
Hot Water, Radiant, Oil

Property Features

Lot Size
0.13 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
2,100 sq. ft.
Total
2,100 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$300,000
Annual Taxes
$4,809

Schools

53/100
Fulton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04 · 2 mi
City
Ephrata
Students
297
Student–teacher
13.7
Student body
67% White · 20% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
62%
Phone
(717) 721-1130
51/100
Clay Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04 · 2.4 mi
City
Ephrata
Students
377
Student body
76% White · 10% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
42%
Phone
(717) 721-1100
51/100
Akron Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04 · 3 mi
City
Akron
Students
279
Student body
78% White · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
47%
Phone
(717) 859-0400
51/100
Cocalico Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 3.3 mi
City
Denver
Students
1,016
Student body
86% White · 7% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
31%
Phone
(717) 336-1423
50/100
Ephrata Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08 · 1 mi
City
Ephrata
Students
607
Student body
78% White · 10% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
53%
Phone
(717) 721-1468
50/100
Ephrata Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06 · 1 mi
City
Ephrata
Students
603
Student body
77% White · 10% Hispanic / Latino · 7% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
47%
Phone
(717) 721-1405
50/100
Highland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04 · 1.7 mi
City
Ephrata
Students
448
Student body
77% White · 13% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
49%
Phone
(717) 721-1160
49/100
Ephrata Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.3 mi
City
Ephrata
Students
1,249
Student body
84% White · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Black
Free/reduced lunch
40%
Phone
(717) 721-1478

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/06/2026Listed for sale$300,000

Listed by John J. Rutt, II · Hostetter Realty LLC · 7173546416

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 6, 2026 at 2:53 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PALA2096682

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