Welcome to 531 Kennard Road where privacy, charm, and outdoor living abound! Drive up the private lane and into your peaceful oasis on nearly an acre surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping. A home filled with character and charm, enter through the lovely stained glass front door and into expansive hardwood flooring and abundant sunlight through many windows. The spacious living room features two huge picture windows, a gas fireplace, and lovely built-ins, while the stylish remodeled, gourmet kitchen features maple cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel Bosch appliances including a gas cooktop, wall oven, and warming drawer, tiled flooring and backsplash, and an island. Boasting a vaulted ceiling, a heated tile floor, and sliding doors to a stamped concrete patio with a covered pergola, the dining room provides for wonderful entertaining and dining spaces. Enjoy the sun all year round in the gorgeous Florida room complete with a vaulted beamed ceiling with skylights, and sliders to several private decks. Retreat to your primary suite featuring hardwood floors, several closets, and an ensuite bath with a tiled floor, solid surface countertop, and large walk-in shower. Two additional ample-sized bedrooms, one with built-ins and one with access to the deck provide for great guest and office spaces, while the hall bathroom boasts a tiled floor and a stylish vessel sink. A sizeable mudroom/laundry room with a utility sink and storage cabinets and an oversized, heated two car garage with a storage attic and central vacuum system complete the main floor. Relax or entertain on the expansive and private rear composite deck by the outdoor wood burning fireplace or under the custom pavilion. The separate office provides for a great working space, an artist's studio, or a private hang-out space, while the detached oversized one car garage/workshop is great for a shop, hobbies, or storage. Other features include a hidden brick patio area, perennial gardens, a garden plot, and a chicken coop. You'll feel like you're in your own world, yet you're minutes from the Village of Boalsburg with it's quaint shops, restaurants, Boal City Brewery, and parks, close to Rothrock State Forest and Tussey Mountain Ski Area, and in close proximity to downtown State College, Penn State's campus, and Rt. 322/I-99 access. A rare combination of charm, character, privacy and outbuildings on almost an acre lot so close to the action.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Steven Bodner• RE/MAX Centre Realty
•814-231-8200 (broker)
•info@statecollegehomes.com (broker)
Bought with George Arnold• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - GSA Realty
Aged to perfection! Solid and well maintained one floor brick house boasts a scenic and professionally landscaped lot. Close to town and campus, yet off the beaten path on a private road near Boalsburg. Separate office/studio building makes up 275 sq. ft. total. Features include a wonderful deck with outdoor fireplace, indoor wood-burning fireplace, central air, four season sunroom, all hardwood and tile floors, large bedrooms, and windows everywhere. The many updates include a new roof, new hot water heater and new furnace. There is attic storage above the garage and house, as well as storage below the office/studio. Come see why this is a beautiful place to call home. Room Info: Bedroom: HW, 2 closets, huge windows, door to deck/ Laundry: Tile, built-ins/ Full Bath: Tile, tiled shower/ Den: Carpet, built-ins, separate structure
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2212336
Aug 6, 2007
Listing Removed
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Feb 20, 2007
Listed
$289,900
$116/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2197510
Mar 31, 2006
Listing Removed
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Mar 31, 2006
Listed
$479,000
$192/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2223476
Nov 2, 2000
Listing Removed
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Nov 2, 2000
Listed
$514,900
$206/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,277 (+3.8%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2025
$8,939 (+4.4%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2024
$8,563 (+5.0%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2023
$8,155 (+3.2%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2022
$7,906
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2021
$7,906
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2020
$7,906 (+1.5%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2019
$7,788 (+1.8%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2018
$7,647 (+1.0%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2017
$7,570 (+3.5%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2016
$7,316 (+6.7%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2014
$6,859
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
Tax history for 531 Kennard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,277 (+3.8%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2025
$8,939 (+4.4%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2024
$8,563 (+5.0%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2023
$8,155 (+3.2%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2022
$7,906
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2021
$7,906
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2020
$7,906 (+1.5%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2019
$7,788 (+1.8%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2018
$7,647 (+1.0%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2017
$7,570 (+3.5%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2016
$7,316 (+6.7%)
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
2014
$6,859
$21,325 + $112,160
$133,485
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.89 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,144
Year built
1954
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
25-003A,035-,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 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
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Wastewater treatment
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Sq. Ft.: 525
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 9
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Paved Driveway
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Central Vacuum