This stately brick two-story home features 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths. A classic center hall staircase is flanked by a formal living room and dining room. The luxurious custom eat-in Shunk kitchen opens to a spacious living area with a stunning two-sided fireplace. A magnificent two-story addition includes a sunken great room with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light. The first floor also offers a home office, a bedroom, a full bath, and a mudroom. Upstairs, the oversized owner's suite includes a private bath and its own sitting room, perfect for reading, reflecting, exercising, or stargazing. The home also boasts a fenced yard, a home generator, and plenty of space in the unfinished basement. Home has a new roof, newer windows. Nestled on 1.3 scenic acres surrounded by wildlife, mature trees, colorful flower beds, manicured lawns, and charming patios, this home seamlessly blends sophistication, functionality, and elegance, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
1.31 acresLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Doug Brown• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
•814-234-4000 (broker)
•realty@1kbb.com (broker)
Bought with Peter Chiarkas• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
Stately brick 2 story home with 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths. Traditional center hall staircase surrounded by formal living room and dining room. Luxurious custom eat-in Shunk kitchen opens to spacious living area with impressive 2-sided fireplace. Truly magnificent 2 story addition with sunken great room with floor to ceiling windows provide an overabundance of light. The first floor also boasts a home office, 1st floor bedroom, full bath and mud room. Above the great room is the oversized owner's suite and owner's bath with it's own private sitting room for reading, reflecting, exercising or star gazing. Complete with a fenced in yard, home generator and lower level wine room this home is sophisticated, functional and elegant. Situated on 1.3 scenic acres surrounded by wildlife, mature trees, flower beds, lawns and lovely patios this home is ideal for indoor and outdoor enjoyment.
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2100352
Dec 1, 2010
Sold
$477,250
$127/sq ft
Apr 9, 2010
Listed
$499,000
$133/sq ft
This 5 bedroom 4 bath stately brick 2-story which, at first glance, offers an elegant center hall staircase, flanked by formal living and dining rooms, a cheerful eat-in kitchen, private study, 1st floor bedroom and full bath and a family room with custom built-ins and 2 sided fireplace. Then the unexpected surprise . .. a fabulous 2-story addition with a sunken great room showcasing walls of floor to ceiling windows and more custom cabinetry. Above is the new owner's suite with separate sitting room for reading or reflecting, his and her closets, soaring ceiling with accent lighting and large private bath complete this space. This home is a jewel positioned on the ideal 1.3 acre setting of mature trees, flowering beds, meandering lawns and lovely patios for outdoor living. A special home indeed.
Public Records
Mar 12, 1981
Sold
$145,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,864 (+4.6%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2025
$10,382 (+3.4%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2024
$10,037 (+3.6%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2023
$9,686 (+2.5%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2022
$9,452
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2021
$9,452
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2020
$9,452 (+1.4%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2019
$9,321 (+1.7%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2018
$9,163 (+1.1%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2017
$9,062 (+3.0%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2016
$8,794 (+6.3%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2014
$8,269
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
Tax history for 169 Sandy Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,864 (+4.6%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2025
$10,382 (+3.4%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2024
$10,037 (+3.6%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2023
$9,686 (+2.5%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2022
$9,452
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2021
$9,452
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2020
$9,452 (+1.4%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2019
$9,321 (+1.7%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2018
$9,163 (+1.1%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2017
$9,062 (+3.0%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2016
$8,794 (+6.3%)
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
2014
$8,269
$25,510 + $123,515
$149,025
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,756
Year built
1976
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
18-016B,031-,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R1
Rural Residence District
It is the purpose of this section to encourage residential development which will blend with existing agricultural uses and perpetuate the rural atmosphere of the area. With such restrictions it will be possible for limited residential uses to develop while preserving natural features and scenic landscapes. It is also the purpose of this section to provide sufficient space for on-lot sewage disposal which will not create any menace to public health. In this manner, sufficient open space will be retained thus reducing the need for such municipal facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Great Room, Mud Room, Office, Master Bathroom, Additional Bedroom
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood, Double Sided, Fireplace - Glass Doors
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1660
Improvement Assessed Value: $123,515
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Double Hung
Exterior Information
Fencing: Aluminum
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $25,510
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,756
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,660
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $149,025
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $10,232
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Baseboard - Hot Water, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: North Atherton to Valley Vista, right onto Sandy Ridge Road, home on the right.
Municipality: PATTON TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,756
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.31 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Centre County
APN: 18-016B,031-,0000-
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Park Forest El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Park Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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State College Area High School
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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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6 days above 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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