Discover an extraordinary storybook setting with this one-of-a-kind 2-acre property in State College Borough! This picturesque estate features a beautifully renovated 1860s home with hardwood floors, two fireplaces, and handsome built-ins. The kitchen boasts updated stainless steel appliances, granite tile countertops, a tile backsplash, and a breakfast bar, while the adjacent great room has a stone fireplace with an efficient pellet stove and French doors to a patio oasis. The newly added first-floor primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a custom tile shower and a generous walk-in closet. A useful full bath and laundry area are conveniently located off the mudroom entrance. Upstairs, you'll find a second primary suite, three more bedrooms, two full baths, and a library/office. Additional highlights include an updated HVAC, expanded garage with a second floor, a 15x22 detached office with skylights and a 1-car garage, and an incredible 44x76 two-story barn. Enjoy spring blooms, beautiful gardens, aesthetic fencing, and refreshing well water with a public hookup available, all with easy access to downtown and campus. The possibilities are endless with this unique property!
Sold for $775,000
$775,000
801 E Branch Rd, State College, PA 16801
5beds
5,154sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1862
2 Acres Lot
$793,900 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$5,612 Estimated rent
Home value
$793,900
$715,000 - $889,000
$5,612/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 20, 2025 at 07:48am
Listed by:
Sandra Stover 814-321-7959,
Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower,
Listing Team: Beth Richards | Sandy Stover Group
Bought with:
Ryan S Lowe, AB066402
RE/MAX Centre Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACE2510380
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 20
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Other
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 4
Other
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Upper
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 7
Other
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Upper
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 6
Great room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 17
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 5
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29 x 15
Office
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 8
Heating
- Heat Pump, Hot Water, Forced Air, Baseboard, Oil, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,596
- Total interior livable area: 5,154 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,154
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Rear, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Sqft: 552
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 36023,229,0000
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone, Active Radon Mitigation
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1862
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well, Public Hook-up Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: State College
- Subdivision: State College Boro
- Municipality: STATE COLLEGE BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Sold | $775,000-13.8%$150/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PACE2510380 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Pending sale | $899,000$174/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACE2510380 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Price change | $899,000-7.8%$174/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACE2510380 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $975,000$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACE2510380 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Contingent | $975,000$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACE2510380 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,459 +1.7% | $222,000 |
| 2023 | $17,167 +7.1% | $222,000 |
| 2022 | $16,026 | $222,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 16801
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Easterly Parkway El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10State College Area High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Mount Nittany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: State College Area
- District: State College Area
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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