242 Spring St

State College, PA 16801

$495,000
Price
4
Beds
3,118 Sq. Ft.
$159 / Sq. Ft.
3,118
Sq. Ft.
$159
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Tucked away in the quiet Spring View neighborhood of Houserville, just minutes from downtown State College, this beautifully maintained home offers space, comfort, and charm in equal measure. Major renovations completed in 2021 enhance both style and functionality throughout. Step inside to a warm and inviting family room that flows seamlessly into a bright, updated eat-in kitchen and a sunroom filled with natural light. The kitchen features granite countertops, a large island, stainless steel appliances,...Tucked away in the quiet Spring View neighborhood of Houserville, just minutes from downtown State College, this beautifully maintained home offers space, comfort, and charm in equal measure. Major renovations completed in 2021 enhance both style and functionality throughout. Step inside to a warm and inviting family room that flows seamlessly into a bright, updated eat-in kitchen and a sunroom filled with natural light. The kitchen features granite countertops, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and cabinetry—perfect for cooking and gathering. The main floor includes two bedrooms and a full bath, ideal for guests or one-floor living. Upstairs, you’ll find two expansive primary suites, each with its own private bath and walk-in closet. The finished lower level adds even more versatility, featuring a spacious recreation area, bonus room, and a full bath. Enjoy outdoor living rain or shine on the generous covered front porch or back patio overlooking a low-maintenance perennial garden. Additional features include central air, hardwood floors, a range, a basement carpet, and a water softener. The attached garage and storage shed provide ample storage. Located near Spring Creek Park with tennis courts, ball fields, and scenic walking trails just around the corner, this home truly combines convenience and tranquility. Come experience all that 242 Spring Street has to offer!
  1. Listed by Jia Yang • BY Real Estate
    P: (267)-969-8278 alsayang.byre@gmail.com

Property Details for 242 Spring Street

Tax ID Number
19-001A,114-,0000-
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2025 07:33 PM

Property Details for 242 Spring Street

StatusActive
MLS #PACE2516550
Days on Market79
Taxes$4,508 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1961
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
CountyCentre County

Location

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Building Information for 242 Spring Street

Stories2Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,822 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,446

Property Taxes

$376

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 242 Spring Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: STATE COLLEGE AREA
  • School District County ID: 801909430994
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SPRING CREEK (CENTRE PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: MOUNT NITTANY (CENTRE PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: STATE COLLEGE AREA (CENTRE PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CENTRE
  • MLS Area: College Twp (16419)
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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $73,200
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $573
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $65,955
  • Land Assessed Value: $7,245
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $3,876
  • Tax Page Number: 214
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room, Full Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,118.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,118.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,418.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/2620/0780/804226200780_512_384_WM_p5faG2EKv7RlggVq.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement Finished Percent: 75.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Parcel ID: 25416233
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Covered Parking
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Grill
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available, Electric Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 242 Spring Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 18, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PACE2516550

$495,000—
Oct 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACE2516550

$509,999—
May 23, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512559682

$430,000

+7.4% / yr

Oct 15, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117297140

$233,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/18/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PACE2516550

$495,000
10/07/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACE2516550

$509,999
05/23/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512559682

$430,000

+7.4% / yr

10/15/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117297140

$233,500

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

Public Records for 242 Spring Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,245Additions$65,955Total$73,200
Tax Record2025$4,748 ($396 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,118 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,380 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt738 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,454 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961CountyCENTREAPN19-001A,114-,0000-

Schools near 242 Spring Street

This home is within State College Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Spring Creek Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Mount Nittany Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
State College Area High School
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Spring Creek Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mount Nittany Middle School
Public6 to 8

State College Area High School
Public8 to 12

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 242 Spring Street, State College, PA 16801

242 Spring Street is a single family home for sale in State College, PA 16801. This property was listed for sale on October 7, 2025 by BY Real Estate, it's currently listed at $495,000. It has been on the market for a total of 79 days and was last sold on May 23, 2023. This listing's school district is State College Area School District. Nearby schools include Spring Creek Elementary School, Mount Nittany Middle School and State College Area High School. 242 Spring Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,118 sqft single family home built in 1961.

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