CHARIS REALTY GROUP

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287 DUKE STREET

EPHRATA, PA 17522

MLS#: PALA2086720

$474,500

Status: Active
Listing number: PALA2086720
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Evolved
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
New on site 3 days ago
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EPHRATA BOROUGH - Residential

Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

5

1/2 Baths

2

Year Built

1925

Sq.Footage

4,119

Some homes check boxes. Others tell a story. Welcome to this distinctive residence in Ephrata—said to be known locally as the Gerhart Mansion—where early 20th-century craftsmanship meets a level of character that’s increasingly rare to find. The main home at 287 Duke St. offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths, with standout architectural details throughout. American Chestnut floors and trim—a material no longer commercially available—bring warmth and richness to the space, complemented by glass door knobs and brass room number plates that remain from its past use as a bed & breakfast. Zoned Residential This sale is for 287 Duke St. (Main House) & 43 W. Walnut St. (Carriage House) Square footage is estimated & rooms reflect both structures. The home’s layout reflects the scale and flow of its era, offering spacious, well-defined rooms ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, while maintaining a strong sense of identity throughout. Adding to its versatility, the property includes a separate dwelling at 43 W. Walnut St., creating opportunities for extended living, private guest space, or potential income (buyer to verify permitted uses). Properties like this are rare—where character, flexibility, and story all come together in one offering.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Built-in Features

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    5

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    4119.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    None

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Oil, Propane, Hot Water, Forced Air, Heat Pump

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony

  • Parking

    On Street

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Porch

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.29

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    12632.4

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $474,500

  • Tax Amount

    $4,641.89

  • Sq. Footage

    4, 119

  • Price/SqFt

    $115

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    EPHRATA

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Permanent

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Some homes check boxes. Others tell a story. Welcome to this distinctive residence in Ephrata—said to be known locally as the Gerhart Mansion—where early 20th-century craftsmanship meets a level of character that’s increasingly rare to find. The main home at 287 Duke St. offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths, with standout architectural details throughout. American Chestnut floors and trim—a material no longer commercially available—bring warmth and richness to the space, complemented by glass door knobs and brass room number plates that remain from its past use as a bed & breakfast. Zoned Residential This sale is for 287 Duke St. (Main House) & 43 W. Walnut St. (Carriage House) Square footage is estimated & rooms reflect both structures. The home’s layout reflects the scale and flow of its era, offering spacious, well-defined rooms ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, while maintaining a strong sense of identity throughout. Adding to its versatility, the property includes a separate dwelling at 43 W. Walnut St., creating opportunities for extended living, private guest space, or potential income (buyer to verify permitted uses). Properties like this are rare—where character, flexibility, and story all come together in one offering.

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