This unique contemporary home sits on a beautifully landscaped half acre lot and features a spacious open floor plan with the perfect mix of thoughtful updates and vintage charm! The home has hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen, renovated bathroom, central air conditioning and attached one car garage and greenhouse. The great room is filled with natural light from the large front windows and vaulted ceiling and warmed by a fireplace with wood stove insert. The unfinished walkout basement has room for storage, laundry, and a workshop or hobby area. Fruit trees, berry bushes, garden plots, unique mature landscaping plants, plus two private stone patios make for a gorgeous setting. Enjoy the convenient location near bike path (a quick ride to campus and downtown State College!). Walking distance to Slab Cabin, Dalevue and Oak Grove Parks, and the Lemont village with local favorite cafes and restaurants, festivals and concerts on the Green, the Art Alliance, trails to Mt. Nittany, and more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tim Flanagan• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
•814-234-4000 (broker)
•realty@1kbb.com (broker)
Listed by Mary Hodges• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
•814-234-4000 (broker)
•realty@1kbb.com (broker)
Bought with Beth Richards• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
•814-234-4000 (broker)
•realty@1kbb.com (broker)
Bought with Sandra Stover• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
Lemont contemporary with an open floor plan design and a wonderful half acre lot is ready for your personal touches. Solidly built with good bones, hardwood floors, a fireplace with wood burner insert, central air conditioning, and a one car garage. The great room features large windows and a vaulted ceiling. The unfinished, walk-out basement has room for storage and would make a great workshop or hobby area. Speaking of hobbies, there is an attached greenhouse, a pottery room, a detached greenhouse, and a garden space. The yard boasts plentiful fruit trees and mature landscaping, plus a stone patio. If you're looking for an affordable home that you can add value with some TLC and updates, this is it. Not far from the village of Lemont where you'll find Cafe Lemont, Centre For Well Being, Art Alliance of Central PA, Dolce Vita Desserts, the trail head to Mt. Nittany, and more. Close to the bike path, Slab Cabin Park & Dalevue Park, and Penn State's campus & downtown State College.
Public Records
Aug 23, 1961
Sold
$18,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,002 (+3.1%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2025
$2,910 (+2.1%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2024
$2,851 (+3.2%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2023
$2,764 (+2.6%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2022
$2,693
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2021
$2,693 (+0.5%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2020
$2,680 (+2.2%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2019
$2,622 (+1.8%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2018
$2,575 (+1.2%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2017
$2,544 (+3.3%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2016
$2,463 (+6.6%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2014
$2,310
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
Tax history for 1525 E Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,002 (+3.1%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2025
$2,910 (+2.1%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2024
$2,851 (+3.2%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2023
$2,764 (+2.6%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2022
$2,693
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2021
$2,693 (+0.5%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2020
$2,680 (+2.2%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2019
$2,622 (+1.8%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2018
$2,575 (+1.2%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2017
$2,544 (+3.3%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2016
$2,463 (+6.6%)
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
2014
$2,310
$13,130 + $31,740
$44,870
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,386
Year built
1958
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
19-015-,001-,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
It is the intent of the Single-Family Residential District to promote the following: To provide for low-density housing in appropriate locations and to permit limited public and quasi-public uses appropriate for residential neighborhoods.; To protect residential areas from changes and intrusions which may cause deterioration.; To meet minimum standards of health and safety by protecting against hazards and nuisances.; To provide for adequate daylight, ventilation, quiet, privacy and recreational opportunity.; To prevent congestion and the overcrowding of land caused by excessive densities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Assembly/ meeting place
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Planned unit development (pud)
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Paved Driveway
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 560
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Completed
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Rubber
Structure Type: Detached
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,386
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 560
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $2,662
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA
Location Information
Directions: From South Atherton, left onto E Branch Road. in 1.5 Miles, property is on the left.
Municipality: COLLEGE TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,386
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Centre County
APN: 19-015-,001-,0000-
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Spring Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Mount Nittany Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
State College Area High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$290,000 – $351,000
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