2290 Purdue Mountain Rd

Bellefonte, PA 16823

$385,000
Price
2
Beds
1,700 Sq. Ft.
$226 / Sq. Ft.
1,700
Sq. Ft.
$226
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

A Private Haven on Purdue Mountain: Close to Nature and Bellefonte Area Charm Welcome to your own slice of rural Central Pennsylvania paradise, nestled high on Purdue Mountain in the sought-after Bellefonte Area School District. This charming ranch-style home offers an extraordinary blend of privacy and flexible living across a magnificent 1.75-acre wooded lot. As you step inside, you’ll immediately appreciate the thoughtful flow of the main level. The inviting open floor plan seamlessly connects...A Private Haven on Purdue Mountain: Close to Nature and Bellefonte Area Charm Welcome to your own slice of rural Central Pennsylvania paradise, nestled high on Purdue Mountain in the sought-after Bellefonte Area School District. This charming ranch-style home offers an extraordinary blend of privacy and flexible living across a magnificent 1.75-acre wooded lot. As you step inside, you’ll immediately appreciate the thoughtful flow of the main level. The inviting open floor plan seamlessly connects the family room and the eat-in kitchen, creating an ideal setting for gatherings. But the truly unique feature of this home is the incredible convenience of two separate kitchens . The lower-level kitchen is functionally equipped with an electric oven/range & Cherry Cupboards, ceramic tile flooring and hardwoods and the Main level kitchen has a new gas stove and laminate flooring, microwave, and an extra refrigerator, making meal preparation easy. and a total of 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms—an exceptional layout for in-law quarters, guests, or multi-generational living. Anchoring the cozy atmosphere are two fireplaces, perfect for tranquil evenings on the mountain. The living space extends naturally to the outdoors through multiple decks, which are central to the home’s charm. Retire to the primary bedroom and step onto your own secluded upper deck , where the current sellers loved unwinding to quietly observe the wildlife at dusk. Enjoy the other 2 decks for entertaining, grilling, or just hanging outside. Start your mornings savoring a cup of coffee while watching the sun rise. The lower level is home to a fully finished daylight basement with a walkout entrance, providing versatile additional living space for guests, a game room or relaxation. Beyond the home, the 1.75 acres is a certified natural wonder. Stroll through your private sanctuary and discover a magnificent tulip tree, abundant blooming flowers, and numerous fruit-bearing plants, complemented by a spacious garden area ready for planting fresh vegetables. Practical updates include newer metal roofs and siding on the house and garage, which add modern value and curb appeal. While this charming home retains its cozy character, many renovations were completed from 2017 to 2025 to introduce updated amenities. 220amp in garage, 220 amp in house, well water, on-site septic, and a Generac generator wired to the home. Located in a welcoming community near local parks, close to shopping, 3 hospitals, 10 miles from Penn State University, you gain access to a friendly atmosphere and quality educational support through the Bellefonte Area School District. Contingency Notice: The Closing on this home will be contingent upon the seller finding suitable housing.
  1. Listed by Penny Jones • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - GSA Realty
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  2. Listed by Autumn Showers • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - GSA Realty
    P: (814)-553-4581 autumnshowersbhgre@gmail.com

Property Details for 2290 Purdue Mountain Road

Tax ID Number
12-002-,007B,0000-
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler, Recreational Camp, Cottage
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/02/2026 02:47 PM

Property Details for 2290 Purdue Mountain Road

StatusActive
MLS #PACE2518670
Days on Market7
Taxes$1,949 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1960
Lot Size1.75 AC / 76,230 SF
CountyCentre County
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Building Information for 2290 Purdue Mountain Road

Stories2Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size1.75 AC / 76,230 SF

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Property Information for 2290 Purdue Mountain Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: BELLEFONTE AREA
  • School District County ID: 801909431004
  • Elementary School: BELLEFONTE (CENTRE PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: BELLEFONTE AREA (CENTRE PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: BELLEFONTE AREA (CENTRE PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CENTRE
  • MLS Area: Benner Twp (16412)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Assessed Value: $29,785
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $233
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $19,950
  • Land Assessed Value: $9,835
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning Dscrp: Residential
  • School Tax: $1,659
  • Tax Page Number: 894
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Full Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Dining Area, Double Sink, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Ceiling, Living/Dining Room Combo
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Laminated, Jack and Jill Bathroom
Room 5
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Access Panel, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Laminated, Jack and Jill Bathroom
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other
Room 8
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other
Room 9
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 10
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete, Built-Ins
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2025
  • Building Level Count: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,700.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,200.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,700.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8048/3720/8308/804837208308_512_384_WM_VN-kVW708XqnKoys.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Laminate Plank
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Connecting Stairway, Full
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Parcel ID: 25420891
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Stove - Pellet, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Wood
  • Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Fire Detection System
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Window Features: Double Pane
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Gutter System, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Satellite Dish, Secure Storage
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Pellet Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Pellets
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office

Property History for 2290 Purdue Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACE2518670

$385,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACE2518670

$385,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2290 Purdue Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,835Additions$19,950Total$29,785
Tax Record2026$1,949 ($162 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtStories1Lot Size76,230 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960CountyCENTREAPN12-002-,007B,0000-

Schools near 2290 Purdue Mountain Road

This home is within Bellefonte Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Benner Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Bellefonte Area Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Bellefonte Area High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bellefonte Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Benner Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bellefonte Area Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bellefonte Area High School
Public9 to 12

Bellefonte Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 2290 Purdue Mountain Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823

2290 Purdue Mountain Road is a single family home for sale in Bellefonte, PA 16823. This property was listed for sale on April 28, 2026 by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - GSA Realty, it's currently listed at $385,000. This listing's school district is Bellefonte Area School District. Nearby schools include Benner Elementary School, Bellefonte Area Middle School and Bellefonte Area High School. 2290 Purdue Mountain Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,700 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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