In the heart of downtown State College, this remarkable 1922 stone home—designed by noted architect A. Lawrence Kocher—offers 6,820 finished square feet of timeless elegance and modern functionality across four levels of the main house plus a fully renovated carriage house. Set on a spacious .40-acre lot, the main home features 5,406 sq ft above grade and 1,414 sq ft of beautifully finished lower-level space. Additional information available on current rental permits and income as well potential ability to increase in occupancy for full B&B operation. A classic Georgian Four Square layout with a large entry foyer opening to all main rooms allowing for unparalleled entertaining. Thoughtful original details throughout the home include crown molding, real wood floors, French doors to most rooms on first floor, stairway railing and windows. Care has been taken by current owners to bring the home into a new modern era without eliminating the character and visual appeal of this period masterpiece. Walk into the heated vestibule complete with coat closet with a window and custom door. Mail is delivered right into your mailbox that opens directly inside. Continue through the French door into the main foyer. You can see every room from this vantage point. The fabulous kitchen was painstakingly designed to hide all your necessities yet leave them in easy reach. The quartzite countertop wraps around for ample workspace. Notice how the countertops were designed on a full flat level rather than lowering in front of the windows. A 5-burner gas cooktop with custom hood and backsplash. Built in dual ovens with convection and microwave. Built in Bosch coffee station. Open living room, dining room and small office/nook complete the main floor. A beautiful living room gas fireplace is visible from the hallway. All the wood floors on this level have been recently refinished and the walls and trim painted. Off to the far right there is an enclosed side porch with a fireplace that opens to the yard. Lined with windows it a bright sunny retreat. French doors to the living and dining area are original. The staircase to the second floor features a large window that views mountains. A large landing foyer that opens to all rooms. 4 bedrooms, each with their own bath. The primary has a fireplace that is not in use. A walk-in closet can be entered from the bedroom and bathroom. Large bath has radiant heat floor, jetted tub, stall shower, double vanity, Toto toilet and heated towel rack. Connects to a bedroom that can be closed off or used as additional closet space. Two additional bedrooms have captive full baths, one recently remodeled. The third floor has two cozy bedrooms with nooks and crannies and captive full bathrooms. A cedar closet is located here also. The backyard is an oasis with several stone patios for small intimate gatherings or large-scale entertaining. A pond with running stream and fish sends soothing sound through the yard. This is a favorite feature of the current owners. There is an invisible fence for your pets too. The main house exterior is all stone with a slate roof. Parking is ample with capacity for 13 cars on the property. There is also street parking nearby. This is the only property in the Borough of State College zoned as a Bed and Breakfast. Current rental permits for Main house and Carriage House. This one-of-a-kind property offers unmatched walkability to Penn State University, downtown shopping, restaurants, and nightlife—all while providing an expansive, private retreat in the center of it all. Bedroom & Full Bathroom listed on Main Floor in Room Count fields represents the Carriage House bedroom and bathroom. More details available to agents in documents tab. Password for 3D tours is limestone all lower case.
For sale
$2,585,000
234 W Fairmount Ave, State College, PA 16801
8beds
6,820sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$379/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully renovated carriage houseReal wood floorsWalls and trim paintedFabulous kitchenStairway railing and windowsCrown molding
- 93 days |
- 1,583 |
- 57 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ellen Kline 814-280-2088,
Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower (814) 234-4000,
Listing Team: Ellen Kline, Erica Scott, Sharon Allison
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACE2518476
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Balcony Access
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 21
Other
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 X 8
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 13
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 21
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Heated, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 15
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 429 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 33
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 290 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 29
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 10
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 17
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 22
Screened porch
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 27
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Double Oven, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial,Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,820
- Total interior livable area: 6,820 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,406
- Finished area below ground: 1,414
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Storage, Covered, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Driveway, Paved, Alley Access, Attached Carport, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Roll-in Shower
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 36017,102,0000
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone, Other
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: State College Boro
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: State College
- Municipality: STATE COLLEGE BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $379/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $140,210
- Annual tax amount: $11,732
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,699/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,585,000-9.3%$379/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PACE2518476 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2025 | Listing removed | $2,850,000$418/sqft |
Source: Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower #PACE2513928 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000+356%$418/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACE2513928 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2013 | Listing removed | $625,000$92/sqft |
Source: Kissinger Bigatel & Brower REALTORS (PARO012015L) #234wfairmountave Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $625,000-16.7%$92/sqft |
Source: Kissinger Bigatel & Brower REALTORS (PARO012015L) #234wfairmountave Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2012 | Listing removed | $750,000$110/sqft |
Source: Kissinger Bigatel & Brower REALTORS (PARO012015L) #234wfairmountave Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2011 | Price change | $750,000-22.2%$110/sqft |
Source: Kissinger Bigatel & Brower REALTORS (PARO012015L) #234wfairmountave Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2011 | Price change | $964,000-2.5%$141/sqft |
Source: Kissinger Bigatel & Brower REALTORS (PARO012015L) #29532 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2010 | Listed for sale | $989,000$145/sqft |
Source: Kissinger Bigatel & Brower REALTORS (PARO012015L) #29532 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 16801
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Easterly Parkway El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10State College Area High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Mount Nittany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: State College Area
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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