In the heart of the architecturally rich, historic Highlands Neighborhood, which features over fifty-five of the Borough’s one hundred and forty-five identified historically significant structures for its walking tours, is this stately, well preserved, red brick cottage with tudoresque wood beam accents built of the same quality materials as many of the other significant homes of this era. Only two blocks from Penn State University! The home is part of the Historic Highlands Neighborhood, with a long history of ownership by Penn State Professors, Faculty and Staff. The current owner shares that she and her husband have loved the vibrancy of the neighborhood! It's a great place to live and raise a family. The neighborhood association is active and they have really enjoyed interacting with the students and the fraternities. Throughout the home, original hardwood floors and trim adorn the first and second floors. In addition to the comfortable natural gas radiant heat, the home has been updated with high efficiency ductless mini splits providing heating and cooling in each main room. The first floor has been updated with custom energy efficient Pella windows. The second floor features three spacious bedrooms and a fourth room that could be a walk-in closet, office, convenient storage or perhaps could be converted to an extra bathroom. The first level also features an oversized living room, brick fireplace, recently renovated kitchen, dining room with french doors flowing out to spacious patio for easy entertaining. The first floor also boasts an additional room, that could also be a first floor owners suite with its own full bath and updated walk-in tile shower, office or even a family room. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own this well preserved charming brick cottage today! The Basement has a student rental permitted apartment with 2 tenants.
Sold
$580,000
356 E Foster Ave, State College, PA 16801
6beds
2,668sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
8,712 sqft lot
$582,100 Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 11, 2025 at 09:13am
Listed by:
George Arnold 814-280-0527,
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - GSA Realty
Bought with:
George Arnold, RS346913
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - GSA Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACE2512410

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Radiator, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,668
- Total interior livable area: 2,668 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,218
- Finished area below ground: 450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Alley Access, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 36013,254,0000
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Broadband, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: State College
- Subdivision: Highlands
- Municipality: STATE COLLEGE BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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