Unique State College property with an A-frame home, separate garage apartment, beautiful outdoor space, and a convenient location just 3 miles from Penn State campus, Beaver Stadium, and downtown State College. The main home features classic A-frame character with soaring vaulted ceilings, large windows, and great natural light. An addition provides two spacious bedrooms and a bathroom with a step-in shower stall. Above the addition is a large 35' x 16' unfinished storage room, offering excellent storage or potential for additional finished living space. The seller recently had the crawl space professionally insulated and encapsulated. Outside, enjoy a large deck, private yard, mature trees, and a peaceful setting. The property also includes a two-car garage with a very nice one-bedroom apartment above it. The apartment features an open kitchen and living room, large bathroom, walk-in closet, washer and dryer, and a private deck with great views. The apartment has an active rental permit, adding excellent flexibility for rental income, guest space, or extended living arrangements. A rare opportunity with character, privacy, income potential, and a prime State College location.
Unique State College property with an A-frame home, separate garage apartment, beautiful outdoor space, and a convenient location just 3 miles from Penn State campus, Beaver Stadium, and downtown State College. The main home features classic A-frame character with soaring vaulted ceilings, large windows, and great natural light. An addition provides two spacious bedrooms and a bathroom with a step-in shower stall. Above the addition is a large 35' x 16' unfinished storage room, offering excellent storage or potential for additional finished living space. The seller recently had the crawl space professionally insulated and encapsulated. Outside, enjoy a large deck, private yard, mature trees, and a peaceful setting. The property also includes a two-car garage with a very nice one-bedroom apartment above it. The apartment features an open kitchen and living room, large bathroom, walk-in closet, washer and dryer, and a private deck with great views. The apartment has an active rental permit, adding excellent flexibility for rental income, guest space, or extended living arrangements. A rare opportunity with character, privacy, income potential, and a prime State College location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,389 (+3.1%)
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2025
$4,255 (+2.1%)
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2024
$4,169 (+3.2%)
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2023
$4,041 (+2.6%)
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2022
$3,938
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2021
$3,938 (+0.5%)
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2020
$3,918 (+2.2%)
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2019
$3,834 (+1.8%)
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2018
$3,765 (+1.2%)
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2017
$3,720 (+3.3%)
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2016
$3,602 (+6.7%)
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
2014
$3,377
$15,000 + $50,600
$65,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.71 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,262
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,262
Year built
1969
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
19-010-,078A,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 9, 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)
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° 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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
State College, PA • 16801
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Redfin Estimate for 159 Lower Grandview Rd
$402,186
$17K under list price of $419K
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