287 DUKE ST Ephrata, PA 17522
4 Beds
7 Baths
4,119 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,119 sqft
Price per Sqft $115
Subdivision Ephrata Borough
MLS Listing ID PALA2086720
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,119
Year Built 1925
Available Date 2026-05-06
Annual Tax Amount $4,641
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 0.290 Acres
Acres 0.29
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
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.
Location
State PA
County Lancaster
Area Ephrata Boro (10526)
Zoning RES HD
Rooms
Other 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
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Built-Ins, 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Efficiency
Hot Water Electric, Oil
Heating Hot Water, Heat Pump(s), Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Inclusions all appliances at property, in good working condition & being sold as-is
Equipment Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Oven - Wall
Fireplace N
Appliance Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Oven - Wall
Heat Source Oil, Propane - Owned
Laundry Main Floor, Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Porch(es)
Fence Board, Vinyl
Utilities Available Cable TV Available
Water Access N
Roof Type Rubber,Slate
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Porch(es)
Road Frontage Public
Garage N
Building
Story 2.5
Foundation Permanent
Above Ground Finished SqFt 4119
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories 2.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Ephrata
School District Ephrata Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 260-45505-0-0000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 4119
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash, FHA, FHA 203(b), VA
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash, FHA, FHA 203(b), VA
Financing Conventional,Cash,FHA,FHA 203(b),VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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