Step into an enchanted setting where charm & tranquility meet. This one-of-a-kind property features a main house with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms & a charming guest cottage featuring 2 bedrooms & 1 full bathrooms. Nestled on 3.67 private, tree-lined acres, bordering Hole #3 of the Nittany Country Club golf course, offering a serene escape for both golf enthusiasts & those seeking a peaceful retreat from the everyday hustle. Every nook & cranny of this remarkable stone & log home radiates warmth & character. A captivating sanctuary, it blends rustic elegance with timeless appeal. From the inviting foyer adorned with slate flooring, exposed log & stone to the beautifully crafted exterior, this home is a true masterpiece of coziness & charm. Inside you’ll find pine flooring, exposed log beams, vaulted ceilings & skylights that fill the home with natural light. The rejuvenated kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring white cabinetry, a vibrant tile backsplash, dual wall ovens, a work island with a granite countertop, a cooktop & a breakfast bar. It opens seamlessly to the delightful dining room & a custom-built window seat with storage, the perfect spot for morning coffee. The stunning living room is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, creating a warm & inviting space. A rear sunroom showcases breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the neighboring mountain ranges. The primary suite offers two closets & a private full bathroom with a walk-in tile & glass shower. There is a guest bedroom, another full bath & a convenient main-floor laundry room complete the thoughtfully designed layout. As if the main house isn’t swoon-worthy enough, wait until you see the cozy guest cottage, it’s a sheer delight! Featuring a welcoming covered front porch, this open-concept retreat includes a kitchenette, dining & living areas, plus two bedrooms & a full bathroom. The cottage also features a heat pump & refreshing Central A/C. The picturesque grounds are just as impressive, boasting a private screened-in pavilion, patio, front porch, detached three-car garage, underground dog fence, & owned solar panels to help supplement electricity costs. Additional updates include Geothermal heating & cooling in the main house, new garage doors, new gutters on both the house & garage, & new Andersen windows in the bedrooms, dining room & kitchen. Located just 8 miles from downtown Bellefonte, 10 miles from the I-80 Lamar interchange, 16 miles from Beaver Stadium/Penn State University & 21 miles from Lock Haven University, this home offers the perfect balance of seclusion & convenience. Experience the unmatched charm of this one-in-a-million property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
3.67 acresLot Size
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Lowe• RE/MAX Centre Realty
•814-231-8200 (broker)
•info@statecollegehomes.com (broker)
Bought with Jonathan Virgilio• Perry Wellington Realty, LLC
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Market trends in 16823, PA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$354K
$4K MoM
Avg. days on market
9d
1 days MoM
Recently sold homes
114
2 MoM
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Sale history for 448 Hecla Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2513276
Apr 17, 2025
Sold
$600,000
$316/sq ft
Mar 6, 2025
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2025
Listed
$675,000
$355/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 22, 2003
Sold
$190,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,675 (+2.8%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2025
$4,548 (+3.0%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2024
$4,417 (+1.7%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2023
$4,342 (+1.7%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2022
$4,269 (+0.4%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2021
$4,252
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2020
$4,252 (+1.3%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2019
$4,198 (+0.8%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2018
$4,163 (+0.8%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2017
$4,129 (+0.9%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2016
$4,094 (+1.1%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2014
$4,051
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
Tax history for 448 Hecla Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,675 (+2.8%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2025
$4,548 (+3.0%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2024
$4,417 (+1.7%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2023
$4,342 (+1.7%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2022
$4,269 (+0.4%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2021
$4,252
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2020
$4,252 (+1.3%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2019
$4,198 (+0.8%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2018
$4,163 (+0.8%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2017
$4,129 (+0.9%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2016
$4,094 (+1.1%)
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
2014
$4,051
$12,715 + $58,880
$71,595
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.67 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,470
Year built
1970
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
14-006-,045-,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 27, 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.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Full Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $58,880
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Log, Stone
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s), Greenhouse, Guest House
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Private, Trees/Wooded, Year Round Access
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $12,715
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,900
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $95.94
County Tax: $561.30
School Tax: $3,891.15
Tax Assessed Value: $71,595
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $4,548.39
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Geothermal, Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Geothermal, Electric
Electric Previous 12 Months: $2,244
Electric Average / Month: $187
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric, Geo-thermal, Solar
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: BELLEFONTE AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From State College, I-99N take exit 81 toward Pleasant Gap/PA-64 onto PA-26 S go for 1 mile, turn left onto E College Ave (PA-26 N) continue on PA-64 go 3.5 miles continue on Nittany Valley Dr (PA-64) go 1.8 miles turn right onto Hecla Rd go past Nittany Country Club turn right to the property.
Municipality: WALKER TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,470
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.67 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Centre County
APN: 14-006-,045-,0000-
Home facts updated by county records on May 27, 2026
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Schools
Marion-Walker Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
Bellefonte Area Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
7/10
Bellefonte Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$605,000 – $733,000
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