1218 Diamond Street, Akron, PA 17501-1622 $310,000

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Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,415
Acreage: 0.26
Age:73 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: PALA2065590
Subdivision: Akron Borough
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Step into this lovely brick rancher and prepare to be wowed! As you enter 1218 Diamond street, you will be greeted by a spacious living room with beautiful hardwood floors. Natural light flows through the large picture window that was upgraded in 2018. The floorplan flows into the dining room and spaces kitchen that has been upgraded with granite countertops and stone backsplash. Counter space and storage are not a problem in this kitchen! Make sure that you open the pantry to see it's excellent use of space during your tour! The main level is complemented by 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Downstairs, a family room and 3rd bedroom complete the finished living space. A workshop and storage closet as well as utility room provide ample storage. You will also find the half bathroom on this lower level. The rear yard is a great size! To top it off, multiple windows were updated in 2018 and the roof is just 10 years old. This home is priced to sell so schedule your private showing today! Showings to begin Saturday morning 03/15!

Living Room: 19 X 12.11 - Main
Kitchen: 12.11 X 10 - Main
Dining Room: 12.11 X 9 - Main
Bedroom 1: 13 X 12 - Main
Bedroom 2: 12 X 11 - Main
Bathroom 1: Main
Family Room: 16 X 13 - Lower 2
Bedroom 3: 12 X 11 - Lower 2
Bathroom 2: Lower 2
Workshop: 13 X 10 - Lower 2
Laundry: Lower 2

Taxes: $3,786
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Ephrata Area
Elem. School: Akron Mid. School: Ephrata High School: Ephrata

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Radiator Heating, Electric, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Oil, Hot Water - S/W Changeover, Public Water, Public Sewer, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway, On Street

Interior
Full Basement, Hardwood Flooring, Insulated Windows, Window Screens, Smoke Detector

Exterior
Block Foundation, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Masonry, Patio(s), Sidewalks

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Public Elementary (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Akron Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Akron 0.21 mi
Fulton Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 1.64 mi
Highland Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 2.08 mi
Brownstown Elementary School Conestoga Valley School District K–5 Brownstown 2.39 mi
Leola Elementary School Conestoga Valley School District K–5 Leola 4.59 mi
John R Bonfield Elementary School Warwick School District K–6 Lititz 4.98 mi

Public Middle (2 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ephrata Middle School Ephrata Area School District 7–8 Ephrata 2.03 mi
Ephrata Intermediate School Ephrata Area School District 5–6 Ephrata 2.03 mi

Public High (2 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lancaster County CTC-Brownstown Campus Lancaster County CTC 9–12 Ephrata 1.46 mi
Ephrata Senior High School Ephrata Area School District 9–12 Ephrata 1.75 mi

Private (32 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Bethany Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 0.72 mi
Diamond Road Parochial School Amish 1–7 Ephrata 1.07 mi
Metzlers Mennonite School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 1.24 mi
Pleasant Valley Paroch School Amish 1–8 Ephrata 1.35 mi
Millway School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 1.88 mi
Olive Branch Christian Academy Amish 1–9 Ephrata 1.95 mi
Conestoga View School Mennonite 2–8 Ephrata 2.05 mi
Pleasant Valley Mennonite School Mennonite K–8 Ephrata 2.12 mi
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ephrata 2.36 mi
Grace Christian School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 2.48 mi
Farmersville Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 2.72 mi
Millport School Amish 1–8 Leola 3.01 mi
Wood Corner Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 3.29 mi
Springville Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 3.37 mi
Ephrata Mennonite School Mennonite K–12 Ephrata 3.38 mi
Fairview Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 3.52 mi
Center Square Amish School Amish 1–8 Bird In Hand 3.66 mi
Peaceful View School Mennonite 1–8 Leola 3.75 mi
Glenwood Parochial School Amish 1–8 Ephrata 3.79 mi
Wood Crest Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 3.95 mi
Penn Johns Parochial School Amish 1–8 Bird In Hand 3.99 mi
Grace Point Academy Church of the Nazarene Preschool–K Ephrata 4.1 mi
Quarry Road School Amish 1–8 Leola 4.18 mi
Goods Mennonite School Amish 1–8 Leola 4.26 mi
Owl Hill Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Lititz 4.34 mi
Lincoln Garden School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 4.35 mi
Hahnstown Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 4.41 mi
Lititz Area Mennonite School Mennonite Preschool–12 Lititz 4.47 mi
Linden Grove School Amish 1–8 New Holland 4.48 mi
Hinkletown Mennonite School Mennonite Preschool–12 Ephrata 4.71 mi
Veritas Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Leola 4.84 mi
Cherry Grove Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 4.97 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Akron (17501), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 24
  • Average salary of people in this community: $41,995

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,164
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.46
  • Households w/ Children: 59%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 908 (48.5%)
  • Rented: 889 (47.5%)
  • Vacant: 76 (4.1%)
  • Total: 1,873

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 4,425
Households: 1,797
Median Age: 35.80

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 2.6%
  • Some High School: 5.0%
  • High School Graduate: 43.3%
  • Some College: 17.9%
  • Associate Degree: 7.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 17.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 5.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $61,771

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • One Bedroom: $781
  • Two Bedroom: $948
  • Three Bedroom: $1,128

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1218 Diamond Street, Akron, PA 17501-1622

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