A State College mid-century gem, explore 517 Glenn Road! This 4 bed/1.5 bath contemporary, designed by Penn State architecture professor A. William Hajjar, is situated on a beautiful wooded lot in College Heights West. Just blocks from campus, this home has been lovingly updated and maintained to reflect the fabulous post-war modern design and has been named "The Butterfly House" in the Hajjar catalog. The huge windows and open feel welcome in the beauty of the outdoors creating an almost adult tree house vibe! A fabulous home for entertaining, you'll love the beautiful hardwood floors and floor to vaulted ceiling windows as you host dinner parties in the open concept dining room! The vintage kitchen features a new eco-friendly induction stove, SS refrigerator and dishwasher, wall oven, and ample cupboards and counter space for all of your culinary adventures. A delightful home for all seasons; cozy up on chilly nights with your favorite book in the swanky living room with wood burning fireplace with insert or spend warm afternoons on the expansive back decks soaking up the sun! You'll appreciate the main level study with modern style sliding door perfect for working from home! A fun half bath completes the main level. Upstairs you'll find a cool lofted reading nook great for a study space, four nicely sized bedrooms with large closet systems and big windows, and a retro hall bath with tub/shower combo and vintage tile. The small step down unfinished lower level includes the utility room and laundry. Outside you'll find a great back deck, side patio, natural plantings creating a woodland feel, beautiful mature oak and hickory trees, a cool horseshoe driveway, and chic black wood siding that sets the tone beautifully for the home! With a fabulous location and incredible design, this one of a kind home is one you truly won't want to miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$275Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Sarah Pensyl Jones• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
•814-234-4000 (broker)
•realty@1kbb.com (broker)
Listed by Lara Villanueva• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
Hajjar designed home located in the wonderful West College Heights neighborhood. This mid-century modern home has been lovingly restored with extensive upgrades and improvements. This smartly designed home combines the elements of the outdoors to highlight beautiful natural light through the day. Large windows overlooking an expansive deck and open spaces all combine to bring the serenity of the private mature oak-hickory wooded lot indoors. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths this is truly one of the most unique homes in State College. The updates have been thoughtfully done to maintain the style and design of the original home.
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2426608
Dec 23, 2019
Sold
$315,000
$151/sq ft
Oct 23, 2019
Listed
$350,000
$168/sq ft
+43
Here is your chance to own a Haajar designed home in College Heights! This mid-century modern home is thoughtfully designed, combining elements of the outdoors with the comforts of home. Large windows, an expansive deck, open spaces all bring in the beauty and serenity of the private wooded lot. The home also features a newer main roof, wood floors throughout the upper level and a stylish modern block fireplace in the living room! The home is in need of repair and updating, home inspection report available upon request. Don't miss an opportunity to put your vision in to this one of a kind home just blocks from campus!
Public Records
May 28, 1974
Sold
$46,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,785 (+4.9%)
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2025
$5,513 (+5.6%)
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2024
$5,221 (+2.6%)
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2023
$5,089 (+4.4%)
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2022
$4,874
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2021
$4,874
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2020
$4,874 (+3.4%)
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2019
$4,713 (+2.1%)
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2018
$4,617 (+1.0%)
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2017
$4,571 (+2.7%)
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2016
$4,450 (+14.4%)
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
2014
$3,891
$14,065 + $53,455
$67,520
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
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Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,088
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,088
Year built
1958
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
36-003-,031-,0000-
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
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
6 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 517 Glenn Rd
$563,515
$11K under list price of $575K
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