Rare fine . .. . IMPECCABLY well maintained and pleasantly updated ranch home in Penn Hills on a corner lot with mature trees and flat yard. Completely move in ready! Recent updates include kitchen makeover, new garage door, new exterior doors, new flooring, new light fixtures and modern stylish paint colors throughout. Master bedroom includes large walk in closet and first floor laundry nearby. Easy outdoor enjoyment with large deck off kitchen overlooking beautiful flat yard with areas of shade under mature trees make this the perfect place to relax or entertain. Excellent location only a few miles to campus and retail nearby. CATA Bus stop across street. Penn Hills Park in development.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Brian Rater• RE/MAX Centre Realty
•814-231-8200 (broker)
•info@statecollegehomes.com (broker)
Listed by Jacki Hunt• RE/MAX Centre Realty
•814-231-8200 (broker)
•info@statecollegehomes.com (broker)
Bought with Mindy Sabol• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
•814-234-4000 (broker)
•realty@1kbb.com (broker)
Bought with Don Goldberg• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
Affordable, well maintained ranch home in Penn Hills resting on a beautiful corner lot offering mature trees and a flat yard for recreation. Enjoy plenty of natural light inside with a timeless traditional floorplan. Large closet in master bedroom with first floor laundry nearby. Outdoor entertaining is easy with generously sized deck and easy access to kitchen. Finished basement is a multipurpose space ideal for the perfect get away for watching sports, home gym or home office. Unfinished storage room in basement with built in shelving. New paint in living room, dining room & kitchen. Laundry has the ability to be moved back to basement if desired. CATA bus stop and Penn Hills Park in neighborhood. Only a few miles to campus and plenty of retail nearby.
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2378382
Dec 29, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 4, 2014
Listed
$169,900
$126/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2314268
Jun 15, 2007
Sold
$152,500
$113/sq ft
Mar 5, 2007
Listed
$159,900
$119/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2024114
Jul 18, 2001
Sold
$110,000
$82/sq ft
Sep 25, 2000
Listed
$108,500
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,690 (+3.1%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2025
$2,608 (+2.1%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2024
$2,556 (+3.2%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2023
$2,477 (+2.6%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2022
$2,414
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2021
$2,414 (+0.5%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2020
$2,402 (+2.2%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2019
$2,350 (+1.8%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2018
$2,308 (+4.7%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2017
$2,205 (+3.3%)
$9,060 + $29,825
$38,885
2016
$2,135 (+6.6%)
$9,060 + $29,825
$38,885
2014
$2,002
$9,060 + $29,825
$38,885
Tax history for 2479 Buchenhorst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,690 (+3.1%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2025
$2,608 (+2.1%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2024
$2,556 (+3.2%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2023
$2,477 (+2.6%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2022
$2,414
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2021
$2,414 (+0.5%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2020
$2,402 (+2.2%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2019
$2,350 (+1.8%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2018
$2,308 (+4.7%)
$9,060 + $31,155
$40,215
2017
$2,205 (+3.3%)
$9,060 + $29,825
$38,885
2016
$2,135 (+6.6%)
$9,060 + $29,825
$38,885
2014
$2,002
$9,060 + $29,825
$38,885
*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
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1984
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
19-004A,174-,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
PRD
Planned Residential Development District
It is the intent of the Planned Residential Development District to promote the following: To encourage innovations in residential development and renewal so that the growing demand for housing may be met by greater variety in type, design and layout of dwellings and by the conservation and more efficient use of open space ancillary to said dwellings.; To encourage a more efficient use of land and public services.; To reflect changes in the technology of land development so that economies secured may inure to the benefit of those who need homes.; To provide a procedure which can relate the type, design and layout of residential development to the particular site.; To encourage a pattern of development which preserves trees and natural topography and prevents soil erosion.; To provide an environment of stable character in harmony with surrounding development.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Sq. Ft.: 300
# 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, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 584
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaping
Topography: Level
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,084
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 324
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 260
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $38,885
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $2,231
Utilities
Utilities Information
Other
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA
Location Information
Directions: East College Avenue to Gerald Street. Left on Buchenhorst. Home on right. Corner Lot
Municipality: COLLEGE TWP
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Centre County
APN: 19-004A,174-,0000-
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Spring Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Mount Nittany Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
9/10
State College Area High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$292,000 – $354,000
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