NOT LISTED FOR SALE

740 W Foster Ave State College, PA 16801

Holmes Foster Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $662,000 - $726,392

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,408 Sq Ft
$285/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 14, 2012

Last sale price $384,000 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,548/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Corl Street Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2012

Fabulously restored home in the historic Holmes Foster district. Walk to town, campus, State High, Welch pool, and Holmes Foster Park from this premier location. Features include open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout, wood burning fireplace, a second floor laundry, beautiful landscaping, recently painted interior, and new windows. The central air conditioning system services the first and second floors. Master bedroom and bath are located on the third floor. Square footage per recent appraisal. One year HSA Home Warranty included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Kline

Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower License #RS200089L Listed on: 03/22/2012

Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower

Co-Listed By

Tom Cali

RE/MAX Centre Realty License #AB049378L

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacki Hunt

RE/MAX Centre Realty License #AB050640L

RE/MAX Centre Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,718

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.28

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Attached Carport

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Active Radon Mitigation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,408 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Water Conditioner is Owned

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 0.28 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Holmes Foster Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 36-011-393

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,718

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Fridge,window fabrics except in kids BR,home warranty,and water softener (as is)
  • New Construction: No
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Remarks Public: Fabulously restored home in the historic Holmes Foster district. Walk to town, campus, State High, Welch pool, and Holmes Foster Park from this premier location. Features include open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout, wood burning fireplace, a second floor laundry, beautiful landscaping, recently painted interior, and new windows. The central air conditioning system services the first and second floors. Master bedroom and bath are located on the third floor. Square footage per recent appraisal. One year HSA Home Warranty included.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Kitchen - Eat-In, Skylight(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Office, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2408
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2408
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 165.70
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2408
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 740

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Construction Completed: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Other

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: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 12197.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 25395813
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5718.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 36-011-393
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Close Date: 06/14/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2012
Closed on
Jun 13, 2012
Sold by
Mccarthy James P and Michaels Jennifer L
Bought by
Spivey Fenner Norman and Robinson Joyce Henri
Seller's Agent
Ellen Kline
Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
Buyer's Agent
Jacki Hunt
RE/MAX Centre Realty
List Price
$424,000
Sold Price
$384,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-9.43%
Total Days on Market
40
Current Estimated Value
$686,848

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$302,848
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$307,200
Outstanding Balance
$216,159
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$470,689

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2012
Closed on
Jun 12, 2012
Sold by
Lazerson Yisroel and Lazerson Adina
Bought by
Mccarthy James P and Michaels Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Ellen Kline
Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
Buyer's Agent
Jacki Hunt
RE/MAX Centre Realty
List Price
$424,000
Sold Price
$384,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-9.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$307,200
Outstanding Balance
$216,159
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$470,689

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2006
Sold by
Fread Ronald G and Conklin Martha T
Bought by
Mccarthy James P and Michaels Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Spivey Fenner Norman $384,000 None Available
Mccarthy James P -- None Available
Mccarthy James P $355,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Spivey Fenner Norman $307,200
Previous Owner Mccarthy James P $175,000
Previous Owner Mccarthy James P $215,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2012 06/14/12 Sold $384,000 -9.4% $159 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2012 03/22/12 For Sale $424,000 -- $176 / 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 $8,483 $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2024 $7,663 $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2023 $7,663 $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2022 $7,500 $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2021 $7,500 $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2020 $7,500 $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2019 $6,002 $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2018 $7,105 $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2017 $7,035 $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2016 -- $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2015 -- $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
2014 -- $103,900 $49,130 $54,770
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ellen Kline

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ellen Kline

    Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower

    (814) 280-2088

    1 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Ellen Kline
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  • Tom Cali

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Tom Cali

    RE/MAX

    (814) 574-4345

    4 Total Sales

    Tom Cali
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Jacki Hunt

    RE/MAX

    (814) 231-8200

    4 in this area

    129 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACE2363420

Bright MLS

APN: 36-011-393-0000

Pennsylvania Centre County State College 16801 Holmes Foster

740 W Foster Ave, State College, PA

This home is located at 740 W Foster Ave, State College, PA 16801 since 22 March 2012 and is currently estimated at $686,848, approximately $285 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 740 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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