Be prepared to be charmed in this cozy and lovely stone cottage with tranquil water views. Perfect for year around residence, investment property or airbnb. Enjoy the sights of osprey, eagles and great blue herons playing on Spring Creek, along with the fly fisherman. Find a darling kitchen with granite countertops/backsplash, new refrigerator, gas range and a pantry/mud room. You will want to linger in the pleasant dining and living room area featuring hardwood floors and a pretty stone fireplace with gas stove insert. There is a separately deeded . 50 acre adjacent lot with the possibility of a future home site. Public sewer is proposed for the next year or so according to the township. Buyer to verify. Your paradise retreat awaits! Lot parcel: 37-005-, 011B, 0000-
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$286Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Beth Richards• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
•814-234-4000 (broker)
•realty@1kbb.com (broker)
Listed by Sandra Stover• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
•814-234-4000 (broker)
•realty@1kbb.com (broker)
Bought with David Fonash• Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
You will fall in love with this completely turnkey property! Cozy 1920's Stone Cottage is the perfect place to call home or use for weekend getaways. This piece of paradise is only 4.1 miles to Beaver Stadium for those enjoying PSU Football weekends and only minutes to I-99 and the State College airport. An extra amenity is the Class A Wild Trout Stream across the street for fun fishing time with the family! Recently updated, this home features 2 nicely sized Bedrooms and a Full Bathroom. Lovely Kitchen and Living Room with Wood Fireplace. Improvements include: refinished hardwood flooring, painting of all walls/ceilings, installation of new granite countertop and back splash in the kitchen, all new appliances, lighting fixtures and recessed ceiling lights in the lower level. Outside, extensive landscaping has been completed and a new asphalt driveway installed. Property includes a carport, patio, shed and stone outbuilding. All furniture and contents included!
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2154278
Jul 22, 2016
Sold
$194,000
$194/sq ft
Jun 27, 2016
Listed
$194,500
$195/sq ft
Look out your front door onto Spring Creek, a premier trout fishing stream by all standards! For all those who love the beauty of nature, or fishing, this well-maintained stone cottage is just a few steps away from great fishing. Vacant adjacent lot is fenced, wooded and provides the outdoor space you were looking for. Beautiful fireplace, hardwood floors, vinyl windows to enjoy the seasons on this renown stream! Two matching stone outbuildings, carport, and patio are part of this location's amenities in State College School District, close to University Park Airport and Nittany Mall. Great setup for primary or weekend retreat. Affordable living but even more tranquility redefined! None of the structures are in the flood plain and no flood insurance was required for the owner.
BRIGHT MLS #PACE2480272
May 24, 2002
Listed
$109,000
$109/sq ft
May 24, 2002
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jul 29, 1988
Sold
$68,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,969 (+699.6%)
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2025
$246 (−86.8%)
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2024
$1,864 (+3.4%)
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2023
$1,802 (+2.8%)
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2022
$1,753
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2021
$1,753
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2020
$1,753
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
Tax history for 660 Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,969 (+699.6%)
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2025
$246 (−86.8%)
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2024
$1,864 (+3.4%)
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2023
$1,802 (+2.8%)
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2022
$1,753
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2021
$1,753
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
2020
$1,753
$7,500 + $23,910
$31,410
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
998
Year built
1920
Style
Other
County
Centre County
APN
37-005-,011A,0000-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
FC
Forested Conservation District
To retain the Township’s forested resources; To promote, protect and facilitate the preservation of natural and scenic values in the environment and to conserve forests in accordance with Section 604(1) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), Act of 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247 as reenacted and amended; To give high priority to protecting continuous areas of forested lands, which provide connectivity and habitat for plants and animals and helps to maintain the ecological process and to prevent fragmentation of these resources; To recognize the Township’s forested resources as a part of a larger ecological system in the Buffalo Run/Spring Creek region, Centre County and the State Forest District and to continue protection measures of resources at the fringes of this system
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Public service
Recreation
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Paved Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Water Conditioner - Owned
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 998
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Completed
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Stream/Creek
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 998
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 998
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $36,855
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,057
Utilities
Utilities Information
Other
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane - Owned
Sewer Septic: Private Sewer, Private Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA
Location Information
Directions: PA-26/E. College Avenue to Puddintown Road. Left onto Houserville Rd. Name changes to Rock Road.
Municipality: BENNER INDEPENDENT
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 998
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Centre County
APN: 37-005-,011A,0000-
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Spring Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Mount Nittany Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
9/10
State College Area High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$271,000 – $328,000
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