Nicely appointed ranch home with hardwood floors, stunning views of Mount Nittany. Main floor features formal living and dining rooms. Kitchen with leather granite counters and tile backsplash. Butcher block center island. Stainless steel appliances. Family room features HW floors and gas fireplace. Screened porch with composite decking. First floor master bedroom and en suite ceramic tiled bath and walk in shower . Two more bedrooms and full hall bath on main level. Basement finished space includes rec room and walk in wine closet witti cooler and racks. Two more finished rooms for projects or other . Visit Virtual Tour at https://rem. ax/2IYLsvi
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marcia Martsolf-Miller• RE/MAX Centre Realty
•814-231-8200 (broker)
•info@statecollegehomes.com (broker)
Bought with Marcia Martsolf-Miller• RE/MAX Centre Realty
Superior ranch with large rooms and great views from picture windows. Hardwood floors under carpet. Includes refrigerator and stackable washer/dryer. Lot at rear of property listed at $84,900. Will not be sold before house is sold. Two parcels can be sold together.
Public Records
May 20, 1998
Sold
$200,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,388 (+4.9%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2025
$7,993 (+5.6%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2024
$7,571 (+2.6%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2023
$7,380 (+4.4%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2022
$7,068
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2021
$7,068
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2020
$7,068 (+3.4%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2019
$6,834 (+7.9%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2018
$6,333 (+1.0%)
$20,000 + $72,600
$92,600
2017
$6,270 (+2.7%)
$20,000 + $72,600
$92,600
2016
$6,103 (+14.4%)
$20,000 + $72,600
$92,600
2014
$5,336
$20,000 + $72,600
$92,600
Tax history for 1281 Penfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,388 (+4.9%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2025
$7,993 (+5.6%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2024
$7,571 (+2.6%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2023
$7,380 (+4.4%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2022
$7,068
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2021
$7,068
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2020
$7,068 (+3.4%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2019
$6,834 (+7.9%)
$20,000 + $77,905
$97,905
2018
$6,333 (+1.0%)
$20,000 + $72,600
$92,600
2017
$6,270 (+2.7%)
$20,000 + $72,600
$92,600
2016
$6,103 (+14.4%)
$20,000 + $72,600
$92,600
2014
$5,336
$20,000 + $72,600
$92,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,214
Year built
1965
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
36-023-,162-,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Paved Driveway
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Water Conditioner - Owned
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 2142
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Fenced
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,143
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,071
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,071
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $6,333
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV Available, Electric Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA
Location Information
Directions: From University Drive, turn onto Nimitz Avenue East, left on Penfield Rd, home on right.
Municipality: STATE COLLEGE BORO
Road Surface Type: Paved
Has View
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,214
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Centre County
APN: 36-023-,162-,0000-
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Easterly Parkway El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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State College Area High School
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Estimated sale price
$574,000 – $695,000
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