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#77035, Listing Office: Meilers Next Level Realty
$159,900 List price
523 E Penn Ave Altoona, PA 16601
$1,899
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3 beds
2 full
1,269 sqft
0.2 acres
$126 / sqft
House
Property details
About 523 E Penn Ave
Welcome to this charming cape cod home in the Wehnwood section of Altoona. Within walking distance to Penn State Altoona and the Ivyside area, this home is centrally located to many amenities. The first floor offers a living room with a lot of natural light, dining room, kitchen, full bathroom and two bedrooms. The second floor suite offers a bedroom, full bathroom and additional space for an office or hobby area. The backyard offers a privacy divider and more room for entertaining options.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size1,269 sqft
Lot size0.22 Acres
Year built1950
MLS #76908
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Range
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $159,900
- Price/SqFt: $126
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,882
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Year Built: 1950
- Living Area: 1,269 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.22 Acres
- MLS Number: 76908
- MLS Name: AlleghenyHighland
- Office Name: L&H Realty Group
- Office Phone: (814) 552-0396
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | Home Sold | $129,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,400 | $1,882 |
| 2023 | $111,400 | $1,744 |
| 2022 | $111,400 | $1,719 |
| 2021 | $111,400 | $17 |
| 2020 | $111,400 | $17 |
| 2019 | $111,400 | $16 |
| 2018 | $3,600 | $52 |
| 2017 | $3,600 | $227 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Juniata Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•418 N 8th Ave
6
Irving Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
0.9 mi
•110 Cherry Ave
7
Juniata Gap Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•3365 Juniata Gap Rd
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 $57,576. Most Altoona, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
34%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
60%
Single, No Kids
4%
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?
5%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
66%
18-34 yrs old
16%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Banana Republic
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Sonic
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Infiniti
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Urban Contemporary
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 523 E Penn Ave
The listing price of 523 E Penn Ave property is $159,900.
The property 523 E Penn Ave is a house located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16601.
Active Listing: 523 E Penn Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 523 E Penn Ave are: Juniata Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Irving Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Juniata Gap Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Altoona Area Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bellwood-Antis Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Penn Cambria Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Altoona Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bellwood-Antis Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,882 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 20, 2024 for $129,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 523 E Penn Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 523 E Penn Ave is 1,269 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 523 E Penn Ave is 1950.
This home is located at 523 E Penn Ave in Altoona, PA and zip code 16601. This 1,269 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $159,900.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Altoona, PA there were more than 8 sold above asking price, over 23 sold below and more than 5 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Altoona, PA between March and April 2025 increased by 10.5%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 63 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $133,400.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.