Distinctive. Remarkable. Unparalleled. All of these and more describe this extraordinary property situated on over 10 acres in the highly regarded State College Area School District. Designed by the original owner and expertly constructed by Lou Rhoades, this custom contemporary home offers more than 9,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Step into the sun-drenched great room, where a vaulted ceiling with skylights, stone-surround propane fireplace, and an abundance of oversized windows frame panoramic views of the natural surroundings. Just off the great room, the chef’s kitchen is a culinary dream, featuring granite countertops, Thermador range and refrigerator, ample storage, and a secondary prep kitchen for effortless entertaining. The main level also boasts spacious bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet and luxurious en-suite bathroom complete with tiled walk-in showers, granite countertops, and private toilet areas, designed with both comfort and privacy in mind. An accessible ramp leads to the daylight lower level, offering two flexible-use rooms perfect for a home gym, media room, teen lounge, studio, or home office. This level also includes a full bath, laundry area, and multiple exterior entrances, making it a truly customizable space. Step outside and follow the path to raised garden beds adjacent to a geodesic dome greenhouse. With a bit of TLC, this area could become a gardener's paradise. Attached to the home, but with a separate entrance, is a self-contained one-bedroom apartment, complete with a kitchen, living room, full bathroom, and private bedroom. This flexible space is ideal for use as an in-law suite, rental unit, or au pair quarters. Additional features include: dual septic systems, well on property, efficient geothermal heating with 4 zones, central air conditioning, wine cellar, three-car attached garage and wrap around upper deck. This magnificent, one-of-a-kind home must be seen to be truly appreciated. Privacy, space, functionality, and luxury all come together in this unparalleled offering. *Some photos are virtually staged.
Pending
Price cut: $180K (10/27)
$1,195,000
2496 Bernel Rd, State College, PA 16803
6beds
9,238sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
10.18 Acres Lot
$1,122,700 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone-surround propane fireplaceGeodesic dome greenhouseThree-car attached garageSun-drenched great roomThermador range and refrigeratorSelf-contained one-bedroom apartmentFlexible-use rooms
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 25, 2025 at 01:33am
Listed by:
Larry Walker 814-404-6800,
Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower (814) 234-4000,
Listing Team: Larry Walker
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACE2515438
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Foyer, Exercise Room, Great Room, Laundry, Other, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 19
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 23
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 522 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29 x 18
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 468 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 18
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Balcony Access
- Level: Upper
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 14
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Lower
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 18
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Sink
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Lower
- Area: 558 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31 x 18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Granite Counters
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Great room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
- Area: 960 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 x 30
Half bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 512 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Lower
- Area: 644 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 23
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1222 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47 x 26
Recreation room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 14
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 43 x 29
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 682 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31 x 22
Workshop
- Level: Lower
- Area: 624 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 24
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Geothermal, Electric
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dual Flush Toilets, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Chute, Laundry Room
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Solar Tube(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Storage
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partial,Full,Finished,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 11,838
- Total interior livable area: 9,238 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,738
- Finished area below ground: 1,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Details: Garage Sqft: 1176
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Lever Handle(s), Grip-Accessible Features, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Wrap Around
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 10.18 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 18002,029H,0000
- Zoning: PAD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: State College
- Municipality: PATTON TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,060
- Annual tax amount: $16,639
- Date on market: 7/16/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,122,700
$1.07M - $1.18M
$4,650/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$129/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PACE2515438 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $1,195,000-13.1%$129/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACE2515438 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $1,375,000-7.7%$149/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACE2515438 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $1,490,000-12.1%$161/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+609.2%$183/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,771 +2.6% | $375,325 |
| 2023 | $25,127 +5.6% | $375,325 |
| 2022 | $23,806 | $375,325 -47.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$7,276/mo
Principal & interest
$5902
Property taxes
$956
Home insurance
$418
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 16803
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Park Forest El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 8/10Park Forest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 9/10State College Area High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 4.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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