NOT LISTED FOR SALE

740 W Fairmount Ave State College, PA 16801

Holmes Foster Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $499,389 - $656,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,308 Sq Ft
$248/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2013

Last sale price $395,425 $171 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,557/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Corl Street Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2013

Rich in architectural detail, charm & character this cape style home in desirable Holmes-Foster will embrace you. Sit a spell & take in the beautiful sunroom w/accordion-style windows & views of the outdoors. Enjoy refinished hardwood floors & numerous updates throughout this home. The eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, & an adjoining breakfast room. The living room is spacious graced with French doors, built-in cabinets/shelves and a lovely wood-burning fireplace. The upper level offers a full bath & three bedrooms with hardwood floors, the master featuring two closets. You'll value the fenced, private backyard oasis w/slate patio. Find the stepping stones to a gate that provides access to Holmes-Foster Park offering 11 acres, picnic pavilions and more. Perfect location-campus, downtown shops & restaurants nearby. One-car garage. Holmes-Foster walk tour details at http://www.statecollegepa.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1116

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Richards

Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower License #ABO60232L Listed on: 07/26/2013

Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower

Last Buyer's Agent

Mindy Sabol

Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower License #RS225894L

Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,662

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Active Radon Mitigation

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 36-017-077

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Holmes Foster Subdivision

Security

  • Complex Is Fenced

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,662

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Water softner is rented.
  • Inclusions: Range, refrigerator, dishwasher. disposal, microwave, washer, dryer, master built-in bed, compost bin
  • New Construction: No
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Remarks Public: Rich in architectural detail, charm & character this cape style home in desirable Holmes-Foster will embrace you. Sit a spell & take in the beautiful sunroom w/accordion-style windows & views of the outdoors. Enjoy refinished hardwood floors & numerous updates throughout this home. The eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, & an adjoining breakfast room. The living room is spacious graced with French doors, built-in cabinets/shelves and a lovely wood-burning fireplace. The upper level offers a full bath & three bedrooms with hardwood floors, the master featuring two closets. You'll value the fenced, private backyard oasis w/slate patio. Find the stepping stones to a gate that provides access to Holmes-Foster Park offering 11 acres, picnic pavilions and more. Perfect location-campus, downtown shops & restaurants nearby. One-car garage. Holmes-Foster walk tour details at http://www.statecollegepa.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1116
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Skylight(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Office, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2742
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2308
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 214.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1858
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 450
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 434
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 884
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 740

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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 Features: Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 25398746
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3662.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 36-017-077
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 09/16/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Vanetten James P and Vanetten Jane H
Bought by
Joint Real Estate Revocable Trust and Etten Van
Current Estimated Value
$572,097

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2013
Closed on
Aug 28, 2013
Sold by
Clifford Norman G and Clifford Faith M
Bought by
Vanetten James P and Vanetten Van Etten
Seller's Agent
Beth Richards
Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
Buyer's Agent
Mindy Sabol
Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$395,425
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,575
-0.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2002
Bought by
Clifford Norman G and Clifford Faith M
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
Joint Real Estate Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Joint Real Estate Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Vanetten James P $395,425 None Available
Clifford Norman G $254,900 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2013 09/16/13 Sold $395,425 -0.9% $171 / Sq Ft
07/30/2013 07/30/13 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2013 07/26/13 For Sale $399,000 -- $173 / 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 $5,282 $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2024 $4,771 $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2023 $4,771 $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2022 $4,670 $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2021 $4,670 $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2020 $4,670 $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2019 $3,538 $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2018 $4,424 $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2017 $4,381 $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2016 -- $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2015 -- $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
2014 -- $64,695 $13,125 $51,570
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Beth Richards

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Beth Richards

    Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower

    (814) 360-4045

    16 in this area

    310 Total Sales

    Beth Richards
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  • Mindy Sabol

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Mindy Sabol

    Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower

    (814) 571-1497

    5 in this area

    406 Total Sales

    Mindy Sabol
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  • Donald Goldberg

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Donald Goldberg

    Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower

    (814) 222-0500

    3 in this area

    323 Total Sales

    Donald Goldberg
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACE2372780

Bright MLS

APN: 36-017-077-0000

Pennsylvania Centre County State College 16801 Holmes Foster

740 W Fairmount Ave, State College, PA

This home is located at 740 W Fairmount Ave, State College, PA 16801 since 26 July 2013 and is currently estimated at $572,097, approximately $247 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 740 W Fairmount 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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