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#PACE2514626, Sandra Stover, Listing Office: Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
$519,000 List price
288 Nimitz Ave State College, PA 16801
$6,163
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,730 sqft
0.2 acres
$190 / sqft
House
Property details
About 288 Nimitz Ave
Welcome to this beautifully updated 1952 Mid-Century Modern walkout brick ranch, perfectly situated in the heart of State College Borough—just a peaceful walk to campus, downtown, and Beaver Stadium. This light-filled home offers the ease of one-level living, thoughtfully renovated throughout. Highlights include refinished hardwood floors, a new roof, and fully updated bathrooms. The modern kitchen showcases Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar that opens into a warm, inviting living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. Step out onto the upper-level Trex deck for entertaining, or head down to the lower-level walkout patio, complete with custom steps leading to a beautifully designed fire pit—your own private retreat. The main level features two bedrooms, a half bath, and a full bath with a soaking tub and eye-catching accent wall. The fully finished walkout lower level includes sleek tile flooring, a spacious family room, kitchenette, two additional bedrooms, an office, full bath, and laundry. A new rental permit provides flexibility for multi-generational living, guest space, or income potential. Additional upgrades include a tankless water heater, new driveway, and charming front patio with cedar decorative fencing. Showings will begin on Monday, May 12th.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Forced Air
StatusComing Soon
(COMING SOON)
(COMING SOON)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,730 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.23 Acres
Year built1952
ParkingDriveway
MLS #PACE2514646
FireplaceWood
Active DateMay 12, 2025
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Driveway
- Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern, Ranch/Rambler
- Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $519,000
- Price/SqFt: $190
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,184
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Atherton to Pugh, right on Nimitz, house will be on right.
- Year Built: 1952
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,730 SqFt
- Municipality: State College Boro
- Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
- MLS Number: PACE2514646
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower
- Office Phone: (814) 234-4000
- Office Email: realty@1kbb.com
- Listing Agent: Sandra Stover
- Agent Phone: (814) 321-7959
- Agent Email: sandyskbb@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Home Sold | $400,000 |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Home Sold | $230,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,740 | $4,184 |
| 2023 | $56,740 | $4,184 |
| 2022 | $56,740 | $3,739 |
| 2021 | $56,740 | $4,095 |
| 2020 | $56,740 | $3,084 |
| 2019 | $56,740 | $3,565 |
| 2018 | $55,165 | $3,772 |
| 2017 | $55,165 | $3,735 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Easterly Parkway Elementary
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•234 Easterly Pkwy
7
Corl Street Eementary
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•235 Corl St
5
Mount Nittany Elementary
Public District KG-5
1.9 mi
•700 Brandywine Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $74,528. Typical income of State College, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is masters degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
29%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
59%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
38%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Yoga/pilates
NBA/WNBA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
H&M
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Dominos Pizza
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Audi
Pontiac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Alternative
Urban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 288 Nimitz Ave
The listing price of 288 Nimitz Ave property is $519,000.
The property 288 Nimitz Ave is a house located in State College, Pennsylvania, 16801.
Coming Soon: 288 Nimitz Ave is Coming Soon. This listing has not previously been on the market, but will be on the market soon (no showings are allowed yet). A listing contract has been executed.
The nearby schools for 288 Nimitz Ave are: Easterly Parkway Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Corl Street Eementary (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Mount Nittany Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Mount Nittany Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Centre Learning Community Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), State College Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Bellefonte Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bald Eagle Area Jr/Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,184 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 18, 2021 for $400,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 288 Nimitz Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 288 Nimitz Ave is 2,730 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 288 Nimitz Ave is 1952.
This home is located at 288 Nimitz Ave in State College, PA and zip code 16801. This 2,730 square foot home, which was built in 1952, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $519,000.
The number of listings in State College, PA increased by 60.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $434,950 and the average listing age was 63 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.