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.
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Last updated Mar 26, 2025
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MLS# PACE2513928 —
The Building
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Year Built:1922
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Year Built Source:Estimated
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Roof:Slate
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Stone
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architectural Style:Georgian
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Levels:3
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Accessibility Features:Roll-in Shower
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Foundation Details:Stone, Other
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Daylight, Partial, Full, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt:1414
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Estimated
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:5406
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished SqFt:1414
Interior
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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
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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
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Flooring Type:Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:3
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Fireplace Features:Gas/Propane, Screen
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Wall & Ceilings:Plaster Walls
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Living Area SqFt Source:Estimated
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:6820
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Living Area SqFt:6,820 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Acceptable Financing:Cash, Conventional
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Possession:Other
Location
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Directions:S Atherton St to W Fairmount Ave
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Cross Street:S Burrowes
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Latitude:40.78888000
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Longitude:-77.85861000
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Location Type:Downtown
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Condition:Excellent
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.40
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot Size Dimensions:0.00 x 0.00
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Lot Dimensions Source:Assessor
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Lot Features:Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
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Lot SqFt:17,424 Sqft
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Additional Parcels:No
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Zoning:R
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Road Surface Type:Paved
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Road Responsibility:Boro/Township
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View:City
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Outdoor Living Structures:Enclosed, Patio(s), Porch(es)
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Horse:No
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Waterview:No
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (814) 280-2088
- Office phone:
- (814) 234-4000
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:36-017-,102-,0000-
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Tax Year:2025
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Tax Annual Amount:$11,026
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Tax Assessed Value:$140,210
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Year Assessed:2025
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School Tax:7140.0
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County Tax:1099.00
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City/Town Tax:2787.00
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:8
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Bedrooms Main Level:1
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Upper Level Bedrooms:6
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:4
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Lower Level Bedrooms:1
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Lower Level Bedrooms:1
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Bedrooms Upper Level:2
Baths
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Total Baths:9
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Full Baths:8
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Half Baths:1
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Main Level Baths:2.00
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Main Level Full Baths:1
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Main Level Half Baths:1
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Upper Level Full Baths:6
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:6
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Upper Level Total Baths:4.00
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Upper Level 2 Total Baths:2.00
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All Lower Levels Total Baths:1
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Lower Level Total Baths:1.00
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Upper Level Full Baths:4
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Upper Level 2 Full Baths:2
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Central A/C
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Central Air:Yes
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Forced Air
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Heating Fuel:Electric, Natural Gas, Oil
Utilities
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Hot Water:Electric
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned
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Laundry Type:Main Floor, Upper Floor
Schools
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School District Name:State College Area
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:None Available
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Senior Community:No
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Exterior Features:Sidewalks
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Pool:No Pool
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Spa:No
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:13
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Features:Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
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Garage Spaces:2.00
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Type of Parking:Alley, Attached Carport, Detached Garage, Driveway
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Parking Features:Paved Driveway, Paved Parking
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# of Detached Garage Spaces:2
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# of Attached Carport Spaces:1
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Driveway - # of Spaces:10
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$2,850,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$15,260
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Taxes | $918 |
Insurance | $783 |
Utilities | $613 See report |
Total | $17,574/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
Walk Score®
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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3/26/25
Mar 26, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $2,850,000 |