Situated on a half acre lot in Port Matilda and State College School District, you'll find your new home in this great ranch! There is great light in this home! In addition to spacious kitchen, living room and perfectly sized dining area, there are three bedrooms and one full bathroom upstairs. In the walkout basement there's laundry, a large rec room, full bathroom and plenty of room for storage or a workshop. A pellet stove will keep you cozy in the winters. A new roof was completed in 2018. Luxury Vinyl tiles were recently installed in the kitchen, hall and upstairs bathroom, in addition to a lot of fresh new paint!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jane Adams• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
•814-234-4000 (broker)
•realty@1kbb.com (broker)
Bought with Brian Rutter• Keller Williams Advantage Realty
•814-272-3333 (broker)
•kellerwilliams778@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Jacki Rutter• Keller Williams Advantage Realty
This home has been updated or remodeled in almost every nook and cranny. Great possibility to finish basement, there is workshop with lots of space, wood pellet stove. 3 heat sources wood pellet, propane stove, and electric. Beautifully manicured yard with fruit trees and shed. Close to park, hiking, and hunting. All within 20 minutes of PSU in SCSD. For full details visit: http://home. comcast.net/ psubiker1/house/default. html Room Info: Full Bath: cast iron tub, porcelain sink & toilet
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,495 (+3.1%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2025
$2,421 (+2.0%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2024
$2,373 (+3.1%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2023
$2,301 (+0.9%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2022
$2,280
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2021
$2,280 (+5.8%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2020
$2,156 (+1.5%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2019
$2,124 (+11.0%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2018
$1,914 (+1.2%)
$5,990 + $27,615
$33,605
2017
$1,891 (+3.3%)
$5,990 + $27,615
$33,605
2016
$1,831 (+5.7%)
$5,990 + $27,615
$33,605
2014
$1,733
$5,990 + $27,615
$33,605
Tax history for 397 Smith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,495 (+3.1%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2025
$2,421 (+2.0%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2024
$2,373 (+3.1%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2023
$2,301 (+0.9%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2022
$2,280
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2021
$2,280 (+5.8%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2020
$2,156 (+1.5%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2019
$2,124 (+11.0%)
$5,990 + $30,615
$36,605
2018
$1,914 (+1.2%)
$5,990 + $27,615
$33,605
2017
$1,891 (+3.3%)
$5,990 + $27,615
$33,605
2016
$1,831 (+5.7%)
$5,990 + $27,615
$33,605
2014
$1,733
$5,990 + $27,615
$33,605
*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
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,670
Year built
1965
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
17-001A,086-,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R1
Residential District
The purposes of this district are as follows: To continue to provide for personal agricultural and horticultural pursuits, which are part and parcel of a low-density, rural quality of life.; To allow for the harmonious coexistence of residential and agricultural uses and the minimization of adverse impacts sometimes associated with agriculture.; To provide multiple development options for low-density housing in appropriate locations and to permit limited public and quasi-public uses appropriate for low-density residential neighborhoods.; To protect existing and future residential areas from incompatible land use changes and intrusions which could cause deterioration.; To meet minimum standards of health, safety and welfare by protecting against hazards and nuisances.; To provide for adequate daylight, ventilation, quiet, privacy and appropriate recreational opportunities; To prevent the overcrowding of land caused by excessive densities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Gravel Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Interior Features: Stove - Pellet
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Recreation Room, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1170
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,170
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 670
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 9999
Tax Annual Amount: $2,156
Utilities
Utilities Information
Other
Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Wood, Electric
Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA
Location Information
Directions: From Buffalo Run Road, turn left onto Smith Rd. , house on the right
Municipality: HALFMOON TWP
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,670
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Centre County
APN: 17-001A,086-,0000-
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gray's Woods El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
Park Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi
9/10
State College Area High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 17 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
$285,000 – $345,000
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