College Heights 2 story a block from golf course & short walk to campus & downtown. Charming home is enhanced by new front door, newer windows, wood & tile flr throughout house, gas fireplace in living room, wood burning fireplace in bsmt, 1st flr laundry room, lg bedrooms & fenced backyard w/ shed. In bsmt is a new, on-demand gas hot water heater, water softener, built-in shelving; plumbing is a mix of copper & PEX. Electric service has been updated & radon system is installed. The flrg on 1st flr is Hickory which adds warmth to main living area. Off the foyer is a library with a wall of built in bookshelves & cupboards for storage. House is freshly painted throughout. Enjoy view of backyard through large windows in LR & DR. Backyard is private & landscaping is specifically designed for attracting butterflies and birds. 2nd flr has traditional oak flrg, walk in cedar closet, new mstr bdrm closet with wood organizer system. Ext is brick & insulated Hardie Plank siding added in 2010.
Spacious home on quiet tree-lined street with fabulous private backyard blocks away from PSU campus & golf course. HW floor, lots of built-ins, finished basement, enclosed rear porch, radon mitigated.
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2197224
Feb 16, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 20, 2006
Listed
$299,000
$141/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2067736
Apr 28, 2005
Sold
$299,500
$141/sq ft
Mar 1, 2005
Listed
$299,500
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,725 (+4.9%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2025
$6,408 (+5.6%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2024
$6,069 (+2.6%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2023
$5,916 (+4.4%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2022
$5,666
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2021
$5,666
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2020
$5,666 (+3.4%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2019
$5,479 (+2.1%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2018
$5,367 (+1.0%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2017
$5,314 (+2.7%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2016
$5,173 (+14.4%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2014
$4,523
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
Tax history for 550 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,725 (+4.9%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2025
$6,408 (+5.6%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2024
$6,069 (+2.6%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2023
$5,916 (+4.4%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2022
$5,666
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2021
$5,666
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2020
$5,666 (+3.4%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2019
$5,479 (+2.1%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2018
$5,367 (+1.0%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2017
$5,314 (+2.7%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2016
$5,173 (+14.4%)
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
2014
$4,523
$14,065 + $64,420
$78,485
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,979
Year built
1951
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
36-003-,283-,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Sq. Ft.: 231
# 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 (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Water Conditioner - Owned
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Office, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Wood, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Completed
Construction Materials: Brick, Fiber Cement
Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaping
Lot Size Dimensions: 11326.00
Topography: Level
Fenced
Land Information
Cultivated Acres: 0.00
Tillable Acres: 0.00
Wooded Acres: 0.00
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,127
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $78,485
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $4,583
Utilities
Utilities Information
Other
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Baseboard, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA
Location Information
Directions: Atherton Street to Ridge Avenue, house is on the left.
Municipality: STATE COLLEGE BORO
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,979
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Centre County
APN: 36-003-,283-,0000-
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Radio Park El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
State College Area High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$658,000 – $796,000
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