Nestled at the bottom of Mount Nittany, this stunning Craftsman home is a Silver Level Green Home and offers many custom upgrades. Quality built and constructed with many green features, this home is energy efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally friendly. Enter past a cozy front porch into a welcoming tiled foyer and into the spacious great room with it's hardwood flooring, nine foot ceilings, big windows with abundant light, radiant floor heating, and access to the rear patio and backyard. The open floorplan in the great room, dining area and kitchen are perfect for both relaxing and entertaining and are accented with black walnut trim and window sills. With many the upgrades, the custom kitchen features soft-close Brookhaven cabinetry, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, new stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lights, a stained concrete floor, and a walk-in pantry. The main floor bedrooms all feature nine foot ceilings, hardwood flooring, and sizable closets, while the primary suite boasts a tray ceiling and a custom ensuite bathroom with a tiled shower and a stained concrete floor. A full hall bathroom with a stained concrete floor and granite vanity top and a laundry room complete the main floor. A handsome, craftsman black walnut staircase leads you to the second floor loft/family room complete with high ceilings, recessed and sconce lighting, & bamboo flooring and a fourth bedroom/office. With a 20 x 20 two car garage with a utility sink and pull down stairs for storage above it, you've got the storage you need. Outside you'll enjoy a large patio and a beautifully landscaped and treed, flat yard. Custom features and upgrades include radiant heating on the main floor in addition to a high efficiency heat pump with an air recovery system, foam insulation, a 2024 Rinnai on demand water heater, solid doors, solid closet shelves with rods, double hung tilt windows, LED lighting, wired for sound in the great room and primary suite, maple and bamboo wood flooring, and stained concrete floors. Built for accessibility with no steps from outside to the main floor you can enjoy one floor living at its best. Come take a look and appreciate the comfortable and wonderful feel of this quality built home!
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$218Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Steven Bodner• RE/MAX Centre Realty
•814-231-8200 (broker)
•info@statecollegehomes.com (broker)
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Last updated September 2026
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Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$354K
$4K MoM
Avg. days on market
9d
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Sale and tax history for 197 Hecla Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2520102
Sep 18, 2026
Sold
$435,000
$218/sq ft
Aug 14, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 7, 2026
Listed
$439,000
$220/sq ft
Aug 4, 2026
Coming Soon
$439,000
$220/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2134182
Jun 26, 2014
Sold
$266,500
$133/sq ft
May 12, 2014
Listed
$265,000
$133/sq ft
Nestled at the bottom of Nittany Mtn. in the quaint village of Mingoville, this quality custom-built craftsman style home offers a desirable floor plan with luxurious custom upgrades. Upon entering the home you will notice the zero-step entry, stamped concrete front porch & lovely cedar soffit. The first floor open floor plan boasts 9' ceilings, an art alcove & eye catching black walnut trim. The kitchen is complete with Brookhaven cabinets (soft close & blue motion), granite countertops, tile backsplash, breakfast bar, SS appliances, attractive stained concrete floor, & walk-in pantry! Master bath has built-in shelving & accessible step in shower. Lovely black walnut stairs & custom banister take you upstairs where you will find a spacious rec room and additional bedroom. Solid core doors, fresh air ventilation system, high efficiency heat pump, radiant floor heat on main level, tankless hot water heater & upgraded spray foam insulation throughout.
Public Records
Feb 19, 2008
Sold
$41,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,428 (+2.8%)
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2025
$4,308 (+3.0%)
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2024
$4,183 (+1.7%)
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2023
$4,112 (+1.7%)
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2022
$4,043 (+0.4%)
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2021
$4,027
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2020
$4,027 (+1.3%)
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2019
$3,975 (+0.8%)
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2018
$3,943 (+0.8%)
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2017
$3,910 (+0.9%)
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2016
$3,877 (+1.0%)
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
2014
$3,837
$11,130 + $56,675
$67,805
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,999
Year built
2008
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
14-006-,050A,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 2, 2026.
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Village District
The Village District is intended to set aside those areas of the Township which can support the logical growth and co-existence of residential, institutional, and small-scale service-oriented retail activities serving rural cross-roads markets. Use regulations for this zone are intended to assure that new development will be consistent with the maintenance of a rural village atmosphere. Higher density residential uses may only be permitted in those areas of the zone with adequate sewer, water and transportation infrastructure. This district includes the municipality's established villages of Hublersburg, Mingoville, Zion, and Snydertown.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Fire house
Library
Museum / gallery
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Sq. Ft.: 400
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener