BEDS4
BATHS5 full 2 partial
SQUARE FEET4,119
MLS#PALA2086720
STATUSACTIVE
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SUBDIVISIONEPHRATA BOROUGH
SCHOOLEPHRATA AREA
Property Description
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.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Cooling: None
Fuel Type: Oil, Propane - Owned
Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump(s), Forced Air
Home Style: Traditional
Lot Size: 0.29 Acres
Roof Type: Rubber, Slate
Stories: 2.5
Taxes: $4,641
Year Built: 1925
Feature Descriptions
Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Oven - Wall
Exterior: Outbuilding(s)
Exterior: Brick, Stick Built
Fencing: Board, Vinyl
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior: Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Built-Ins,2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Efficiency
Lot Dimensions: 0.29 Acre(S)
Municipality: EPHRATA BORO
Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQFT Above Finished: 4119
SQFT Total Finished: 4119
Structure Type: Detached
Utilities: Cable TV Available
Water: Public
Room Sizes
Bedroom 2: 13 x 11 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 15 x 11 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 4: 10 x 12 Level - Upper 1
Bathroom 2: 4 x 8 Level - Upper 1
Bathroom 3: 9 x 10 Level - Upper 1
Dining Room: 13 x 14 Level - Main
Kitchen: 17 x 14 Level - Main
Living Room: 27 x 19 Level - Main
Bonus Room: 16 x 20 Level - Lower 1
Basement: 27 x 30 Level - Lower 1
Bonus Room: 21 x 14 Level - Lower 1
Half Bath: 4 x 5 Level - Lower 1
Family Room: 17 x 21 Level - Main
Foyer: 10 x 11 Level - Main
Half Bath: 6 x 6 Level - Main
Primary Bedroom: 16 x 16 Level - Upper 1
Primary Bathroom: 5 x 12 Level - Upper 1
Full Bath: 9 x 10 Level - Upper 1
Full Bath: 7 x 7 Level - Main
Kitchen: 8 x 10 Level - Main
Living Room: 14 x 18 Level - Main
Bonus Room: 9 x 18 Level - Main
Local Schools
High School: EPHRATA
School District: EPHRATA AREA
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: RE/MAX Evolved
Agency Phone: 7175092880
Shown By
Agent Name: Vera Haaijer
Agent Phone: Cell: (570) 573-4552
Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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Estimated Payment
$ 1,581.18 per month $1,056.03 Principal & Interest $386.75 Property Tax $138.40 Homeowner's Insurance
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287 Duke Street | MLS# PALA2086720
This single family home located at 287 Duke Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $474,500. This property was built in 1925 and has 4 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 partial baths with 4119 sq. ft. Duke Street is located in the EPHRATA BOROUGH subdivision within the EPHRATA AREA school district. Search EPHRATA BOROUGH real estate on verahaaijer.homesale.com today.