Charming brick historic home in Highlands, a few minutes walk to downtown and campus. Located on a double lot, the generous back and sideyard provide ample space for kids and entertaining. The three porches provide great shaded outdoor areas. It is located on a beautiful block of quiet owner-occupied homes. The main level feels open and light-filled, featuring the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The second floor has three bedrooms, loft area for the kids or convert it into a closet for the primary bedroom and a full bath. There is an unfinished basement with laundry, a home gym, and storage space. Hardwood floors throughout. Detached one car garage with a long driveway that can fit three cars. Fairmont Park is a block away. The elementary school and Beaver Stadium are each minutes away. All this plus a full-time rental permit.
Sold for $488,000
$488,000
525 E Foster Ave, State College, PA 16801
3beds
1,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.31 Acres Lot
$516,500 Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$2,028 Estimated rent
Home value
$516,500
$475,000 - $558,000
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Unfinished basementDetached one car garageGenerous back and sideyardDining roomLong drivewayDouble lotThree bedrooms
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Rittenhouse 814-933-7106,
Keller Williams Advantage Realty
Bought with:
Brian Rater, RS272074
RE/MAX Centre Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACE2512630
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Loft
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,340
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,560
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 36013,239,0000
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
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: $313/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $51,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,813
- Date on market: 12/12/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Range, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer And Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2025 | Sold | $488,000+7.5%$313/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PACE2512630 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2025 | Pending sale | $454,000$291/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACE2512630 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2024 | Contingent | $454,000$291/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACE2512630 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $454,000+61.4%$291/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACE2512630 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,375$2/sqft |
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| 11/9/2012 | Sold | $281,300$180/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,066 +1.7% | $51,700 |
| 2023 | $3,998 +7.1% | $51,700 |
| 2022 | $3,732 | $51,700 |
| 2021 | $3,732 +35.2% | -- |
| 2020 | $2,760 +1.4% | $51,700 |
| 2019 | $2,721 +22.1% | $51,700 |
| 2018 | $2,229 | $51,700 |
| 2017 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2015 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $51,700 |
| 2000 | -- | $51,700 |
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Neighborhood: 16801
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Easterly Parkway El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10State College Area High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Mount Nittany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Easterly Parkway
- High: State College Area
- 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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