NOT LISTED FOR SALE

424 W Foster Ave State College, PA 16801

Holmes Foster Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $374,154 - $520,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,585 Sq Ft
$289/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2015

Last sale price $305,000 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,868/month

433 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Porch
  • Corl Street Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Sidney Friedman Park

About This Home

As of September 2015

424 West Foster Avenue is a beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in an ideal location, just a 5-minute walk to campus and downtown. The main floor includes a spacious kitchen with granite countertops and a gas stove, a sunroom, large dining and living rooms, and a convenient half-bath. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms: the master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and a private en-suite bathroom, while the second full bathroom includes a lovely cast iron clawfoot tub and a roomy layout. The basement offers a washer and dryer, along with a versatile partially finished main room for extra living space as needed. Outside, you’ll enjoy a large, fenced-in backyard with a great patio and a pergola covered in mature wisteria. There’s also a charming garden and a mature apple tree that produces plenty of fruit every year!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Packard

BHHS Home Edge Realty Group License #RS144212A Listed on: 07/17/2014

BHHS Home Edge Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Barb Alpert

Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower License #AB065202

Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,680

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Holmes Foster Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 36-011-,436-,0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,680

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Remarks Public: With craftsman touches and modern conveniences this 3 bedroom 2 half bathroom bungalow is just a stone's throw from campus and downtown. Solid surface counters, butcher-block island, pocket doors, built-in storage, fabulous woodwork, hardwoods and tile are few unexpected features of this classic borough home. The light and bright kitchen and sun-room provide a wonderful view of the fenced yard, which is complete with a garden shed, a wisteria entwined pergola covered patio and beautiful garden plots ready for year-round color. There is plenty of parking off the eat-in kitchen and off the rear alley for your visitors and plenty of space to relax and entertain. This property is a must see. Call today for a private showing.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2485
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1585
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 208.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1585
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 900
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 900
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 424

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: STATE COLLEGE AREA
  • School District Key: 801909430994

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 9583.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 25412444
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2680.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 36-011-,436-,0000
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 09/30/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2014
Closed on
Sep 28, 2015
Sold by
Ballestero Thomas P and Ballestero Trisha
Bought by
Nittany Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Carol Packard
BHHS Home Edge Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Barb Alpert
Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.15%
Current Estimated Value
$457,289

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$152,289
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2006
Sold by
Shields Martin L and Mahrt Kristin A
Bought by
Ballestero Thomas P and Ballestero Trisha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,800
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nittany Properties Llc $305,000 None Available
Ballestero Thomas P $273,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ballestero Thomas P $205,400
Previous Owner Ballestero Thomas P $218,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/11/2024 11/11/24 Off Market $3,725 -- --
10/25/2024 10/25/24 For Rent $3,725 0.0% --
09/30/2015 09/30/15 Sold $305,000 -6.2% $192 / Sq Ft
09/23/2015 09/23/15 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2014 07/17/14 For Sale $325,000 -- $205 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,053 $49,640 $12,240 $37,400
2024 $3,428 $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
2023 $3,428 $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
2022 $3,356 $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
2021 $3,356 $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
2020 $3,356 $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
2019 $2,921 $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
2018 $3,179 $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
2017 $3,148 $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
2016 -- $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
2015 -- $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
2014 -- $46,485 $12,240 $34,245
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Packard

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Carol Packard

    BHHS Home Edge Realty Group

    (814) 308-5308

    10 Total Sales

    Carol Packard
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  • Barb Alpert

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Barb Alpert

    Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower

    (814) 360-5742

    102 Total Sales

    Barb Alpert
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACE2378378

Bright MLS

APN: 36-011-436-0000

Pennsylvania Centre County State College 16801 Holmes Foster

424 W Foster Ave, State College, PA

This home is located at 424 W Foster Ave, State College, PA 16801 since 17 July 2014 and is currently estimated at $457,289, approximately $288 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 424 W Foster Ave is a home located in Centre County with nearby schools including Corl Street Elementary School, Park Forest Middle School, and State College Area High School.

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