Holmes-Foster Home for Sale

Holmes Foster in State College is a neighborhood characterized by its suburban gridded streets and a mix of Colonial Revival and Tudor-style homes from the early-to-mid-20th century, alongside newer apartment buildings. Most properties lack garages, with some offering driveways and others relying on street parking. Holmes-Foster Park, located in the southern part of the neighborhood, features a playground, picnic area, and basketball courts, while Community Field offers extensive sports facilities. The Penn State Golf Courses and William L. Welch Community Pool provide additional recreational options. For those seeking things to do, Mount Nittany, about 7 miles east, offers over 8 miles of hiking trails. Dining options include Monte Carlo for pizza and wings and Tadashi for Japanese cuisine, with Far Corners Asian Market nearby. Hills Plaza shopping mall, 2 miles east, includes a Giant grocery store, a Weis market, and Ollie's Bargain Outlet. The neighborhood hosts various events, such as First Fridays, Live After 5, Fall Fest, and Light Up Night. The area is walkable and bikeable, with CATA bus lines providing public transportation. U.S. Route 322 and Interstate 99 offer driving routes to Harrisburg and Altoona, respectively, while State College Regional Airport is 5 miles north. Students attend highly rated schools, including Corl Street Elementary, Park Forest Middle, and State College Area High.