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234 W Fairmount Avenue

State College, PA 16801

8 beds
9 baths
6,820 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$417 per sqft
1922 build

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. 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 electric 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 Carriage House and Lower-level rental. 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.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 1, 2025 •

MLS# PACE2513928 —

The Building

Year Built:

1922
Year Built Source:

Estimated
Roof:

Slate
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stone
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Georgian
Levels:

3
Accessibility Features:

Roll-in Shower
Foundation Details:

Stone, Other
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Daylight, Partial, Full, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt:

1414
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

5406
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished SqFt:

1414

Interior

Interior Features:

Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Room List:

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, Screened Porch, Additional Bedroom
Flooring Type:

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

3
Fireplace Features:

Gas/Propane, Screen
Wall & Ceilings:

Plaster Walls
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

6820
Living Area SqFt:

6,820 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional
Possession:

Other

Location

Directions:

S Atherton St to W Fairmount Ave
Cross Street:

S Burrowes
Latitude:

40.78888000
Longitude:

-77.85861000
Location Type:

Downtown

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Excellent
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.40
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot SqFt:

17,424 Sqft
Additional Parcels:

No
Zoning:

R
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Responsibility:

Boro/Township
View:

City
Outdoor Living Structures:

Enclosed, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Horse:

No
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

36-017-,102-,0000-
Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

$11,026
Tax Assessed Value:

$140,210
Year Assessed:

2025
School Tax:

7140.0
County Tax:

1099.00
City/Town Tax:

2787.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

8
Bedrooms Main Level:

1
Upper Level Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

4
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1
Bedrooms Upper Level:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

9
Full Baths:

8
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

2.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

6
Lower Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

6
Upper Level Total Baths:

4.00
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

2.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

4
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

2
Lower Level Full Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Electric, Natural Gas, Oil

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned
Laundry Type:

Main Floor, Upper Floor

Schools

School District Name:

State College Area
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None Available
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Sidewalks
Pool:

No Pool
Spa:

No
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

13
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Alley, Attached Carport, Detached Garage, Driveway
Parking Features:

Paved Driveway, Paved Parking
# of Detached Garage Spaces:

2
# of Attached Carport Spaces:

1
Driveway - # of Spaces:

10

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,850,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$15,260
Taxes	$918
Insurance	$783
Utilities	$613 See report
Total	$17,574/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/26/25 Mar 26, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$2,850,000

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This house located in Highlands, State College, PA 16801 is currently for sale for $2,850,000. 234 W Fairmount Avenue is a 6,820 square foot house with 8 beds and 9 baths. 234 W Fairmount Avenue is in the Highlands neighborhood of State College and has a WalkScore® of 92, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of State College Area High School, Mount Nittany Middle School, and Easterly Parkway Elementary School.

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