State College, PA 16801 234 W Fairmount Avenue
$2,585,000



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Presented By: Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
Home Details
In the heart of downtown State College, this remarkable 1922 stone homedesigned by noted architect A. Lawrence Kocheroffers 6,820 finished square feet of timeless elegance and modern functionality across four levels of the main house plus a fully renovated carriage house. Set on a spacious .40-acre lot, the main home features 5,406 sq ft above grade and 1,414 sq ft of beautifully finished lower-level space. Additional information available on current rental permits and income as well potential ability to increase in occupancy for full B&B operation.
A classic Georgian Four Square layout with a large entry foyer opening to all main rooms allowing for unparalleled entertaining. Thoughtful original details throughout the home include crown molding, real wood floors, French doors to most rooms on first floor, stairway railing and windows. Care has been taken by current owners to bring the home into a new modern era without eliminating the character and visual appeal of this period masterpiece.
Walk into the heated vestibule complete with coat closet with a window and custom door. Mail is delivered right into your mailbox that opens directly inside. Continue through the French door into the main foyer. You can see every room from this vantage point.
The fabulous kitchen was painstakingly designed to hide all your necessities yet leave them in easy reach. The quartzite countertop wraps around for ample workspace. Notice how the countertops were designed on a full flat level rather than lowering in front of the windows. A 5-burner gas cooktop with custom hood and backsplash. Built in dual ovens with convection and microwave. Built in Bosch coffee station.
Open living room, dining room and small office/nook complete the main floor. A beautiful living room gas fireplace is visible from the hallway. All the wood floors on this level have been recently refinished and the walls and trim painted.
Off to the far right there is an enclosed side porch with a fireplace that opens to the yard. Lined with windows it a bright sunny retreat. French doors to the living and dining area are original.
The staircase to the second floor features a large window that views mountains. A large landing foyer that opens to all rooms. 4 bedrooms, each with their own bath. The primary has a fireplace that is not in use. A walk-in closet can be entered from the bedroom and bathroom. Large bath has radiant heat floor, jetted tub, stall shower, double vanity, Toto toilet and heated towel rack. Connects to a bedroom that can be closed off or used as additional closet space.
Two additional bedrooms have captive full baths, one recently remodeled. The third floor has two cozy bedrooms with nooks and crannies and captive full bathrooms. A cedar closet is located here also.
The backyard is an oasis with several stone patios for small intimate gatherings or large-scale entertaining. A pond with running stream and fish sends soothing sound through the yard. This is a favorite feature of the current owners. There is an invisible fence for your pets too.
The main house exterior is all stone with a slate roof. Parking is ample with capacity for 13 cars on the property. There is also street parking nearby.
This is the only property in the Borough of State College zoned as a Bed and Breakfast. Current rental permits for Main house and Carriage House.
This one-of-a-kind property offers unmatched walkability to Penn State University, downtown shopping, restaurants, and nightlifeall while providing an expansive, private retreat in the center of it all.
Bedroom & Full Bathroom listed on Main Floor in Room Count fields represents the Carriage House bedroom and bathroom. More details available to agents in documents tab.
Password for 3D tours is limestone all lower case.
Presented By: Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
Interior Features for 234 W Fairmount Avenue
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels6
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 11
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 14
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 22
Main Level Bedrooms1
Total Bedrooms8
Bathrooms
Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 22
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 14
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels6
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 22.00
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 14.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels6
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Half Baths1
Total Baths9
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area5406
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementDaylight, Partial, Full, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area1414
Below Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesGas/Propane, Screen
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCeramic Tile, Hardwood
Heating FuelElectric, Natural Gas, Oil
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterElectric
Interior AmenitiesBathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Pr
Laundry TypeMain Floor, Upper Floor
Total Fireplaces3
Other Rooms
Room TypeLiving Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch, Additional Bedroom
Room Details for 234 W Fairmount Avenue
Additional Bedroom
level
Lower 1
description
Flooring - Concrete
Bedroom 2
level
Upper 1
description
Flooring - Wood, Attached Bathroom
Bedroom 3
level
Upper 1
description
Flooring - Wood, Attached Bathroom
Bedroom 4
level
Upper 1
description
Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 5
level
Upper 2
description
Flooring - Wood, Attached Bathroom
Bedroom 6
level
Upper 2
description
Flooring - Wood, Attached Bathroom
Den
level
Main
Dining Room
level
Main
Family Room
level
Lower 1
description
Flooring - Concrete
Foyer
level
Main
description
Flooring - Wood
Full Bath
level
Upper 1
Full Bath # 2
level
Upper 1
Full Bath # 3
level
Upper 1
Full Bath # 4
level
Upper 2
Full Bath # 5
level
Upper 2
Full Bath # 6
level
Lower 1
description
Flooring - Concrete
Half Bath
level
Main
Kitchen
level
Main
Laundry
level
Main
Living Room
level
Main
description
Fireplace - Gas
Primary Bathroom
level
Upper 1
description
Flooring - Heated, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Primary Bedroom
level
Upper 1
description
Walk-In Closet(s), Balcony Access
Screened Porch
level
Main
description
Fireplace - Gas
General for 234 W Fairmount Avenue
Acceptable FinancingCash, Conventional
AccessibilityRoll-in Shower
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesBuilt-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned
Architectural StyleGeorgian
Bathrooms Count Main Level2.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level1
CitySTATE COLLEGE
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsStone
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyCENTRE
DirectionsS Atherton St to W Fairmount Ave
DisclosuresLead Based Paint - Federal, Prop Disclosure
Full Baths8
Garage Spaces2.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingForced Air
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Levels3
Living Area6820
Location TypeDowntown
Lot Size Square Feet17424.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaState College Boro (16436)
MunicipalitySTATE COLLEGE BORO
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesEnclosed, Patio(s), Porch(es)
PossessionOther
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG478.17
Property ConditionExcellent
Property TypeResidential
RoofSlate
School DistrictSTATE COLLEGE AREA
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameSTATE COLLEGE BORO
Tax Annual Amount11732.0
Tax Assessed Value140210.0
Tax Year2025
Total SQFT6820
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
ViewCity
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1922
Year Built SourceEstimated
ZoningR
Exterior for 234 W Fairmount Avenue
# of Attached Carport Spaces1
# of Detached Garage Spaces2
Exterior AmenitiesSidewalks
Foundation DetailsStone, Other
Garage FeaturesAdditional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Horse Y/NNo
Land Assessed Value21565.00
Land Use Code
Lot Dimensions0.00 x 0.00
Lot FeaturesRear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Acres0.40
Lot Size SourceEstimated
LotDimensionsSourceEstimated
Navigable Water Y/NNo
Parking FeaturesPaved Driveway, Paved Parking
PoolNo Pool
Road ResponsibilityBoro/Township
Road Surface TypePaved
SpaNo
Total Parking Spaces3
Type of ParkingAlley, Attached Carport, Detached Garage, Driveway
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Troy Moore
Agent
Price
$2,585,000
MLS#PACE2518476
List Date
04/10/2026
Property Type
Single Family
Phone
(214) 418-5501
SQFT • 6,820