Price reduced for action! Unadorned charm, in sought-after College Heights. Built in 1939 this exceptional residence comes with yesterdays charm with all of today's modern conveniences. The gourmet kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances, hardwood floors, custom cherry cabinetry & Granite countertops. There is a large bright & cheery breakfast /sunroom off of the kitchen with skylights, cherry cabinets & alcove for a couch. The formal dining room has hardwood floors as does the living room that also features a cozy fireplace. The 2nd floor has a large master suite with WIC & full bath, 2 spacious bedrooms & full family bath. The finished 3rd floor could be a 4th bedrm, guest suite and/or media room w/ plumbing for 3rd full bath. Curb appeal, mature landscaping, large private fenced-in back yard, beautiful fish pond, flagstone walkways, covered & tiled side patio, plus 2 large wooden decks for entertaining. Heat pump/central air in new addition. New energy efficient boiler/furnace.
1990Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ryan S Lowe• RE/MAX Centre Realty
•814-231-8200 (broker)
•info@statecollegehomes.com (broker)
Listed by Linda Lowe• RE/MAX Centre Realty
•814-231-8200 (broker)
•info@statecollegehomes.com (broker)
Bought with Rick Swanger• RE/MAX Centre Realty
•814-231-8200 (broker)
•info@statecollegehomes.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PACE2366600
Redfin Estimate
$764,512
$400K since sold in April 2024
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This home's estimate is 43.6% higher than the average sale price ($532K) of 6 comparable homes.
Price reduced for action! Unadorned charm, in sought-after College Heights. Built in 1939 this exceptional residence comes with yesterdays charm with all of today's modern conveniences. The gourmet kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances, hardwood floors, custom cherry cabinetry & Granite countertops. There is a large bright & cheery breakfast /sunroom off of the kitchen with skylights, cherry cabinets & alcove for a couch. The formal dining room has hardwood floors as does the living room that also features a cozy fireplace. The 2nd floor has a large master suite with WIC & full bath, 2 spacious bedrooms & full family bath. The finished 3rd floor could be a 4th bedrm, guest suite and/or media room w/ plumbing for 3rd full bath. Curb appeal, mature landscaping, large private fenced-in back yard, beautiful fish pond, flagstone walkways, covered & tiled side patio, plus 2 large wooden decks for entertaining. Heat pump/central air in new addition. New energy efficient boiler/furnace.
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2201668
Sep 4, 2009
Listed
$599,000
$174/sq ft
Sep 4, 2009
Listing Removed
—
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2204298
Mar 4, 2009
Listed
$625,000
$182/sq ft
Mar 4, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jun 8, 1984
Sold
$129,900
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,965 (+4.9%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2025
$8,543 (+5.6%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2024
$8,091 (+2.6%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2023
$7,887 (+4.4%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2022
$7,553
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2021
$7,553
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2020
$7,553 (+3.4%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2019
$7,304 (+2.1%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2018
$7,156 (+1.0%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2017
$7,085 (+2.7%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2016
$6,896 (+14.4%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2014
$6,030
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
Tax history for 434 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,965 (+4.9%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2025
$8,543 (+5.6%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2024
$8,091 (+2.6%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2023
$7,887 (+4.4%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2022
$7,553
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2021
$7,553
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2020
$7,553 (+3.4%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2019
$7,304 (+2.1%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2018
$7,156 (+1.0%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2017
$7,085 (+2.7%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2016
$6,896 (+14.4%)
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
2014
$6,030
$15,940 + $88,695
$104,635
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 900
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JOHN T MCCORMICK
Living Sq. Ft: 3,437
Building Sq. Ft: 3,437
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: 434 RIDGE AVENUE
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,632
Legal Lot Number: 24,25
Municipality Name: STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Acres: 0.29
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,437
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Centre County
APN: 36-003-,298-,0000-
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Radio Park El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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State College Area High School
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Estimated sale price
$727,000 – $880,000
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