197 Washington Avenue • Bellefonte, PA 16823

$479,000 Beds: 4 • Baths: 2 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 2895 • MLS ID: PACE2519862 • Subdivision: FOREST HEIGHTS • School Dist: BELLEFONTE AREA
Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home nestled in the desirable Forest Heights neighborhood of Bellefonte. Freshly painted and featuring brand-new flooring throughout, this move-in-ready home combines modern updates with spacious living in one of the area's most sought-after communities. Step inside to find a thoughtfully designed main level featuring a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, a sunny breakfast nook, and an inviting family room centered around a cozy fireplace. A formal dining room is perfect for hosting holidays and special occasions, while the separate formal living room offers additional space for entertaining or relaxing. A convenient powder room completes the main level. The second floor offers four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious owner's suite with a walk-in closet and private ensuite bath featuring a soaking tub and separate shower. Three additional bedrooms, a full hall bath, and the convenience of a second-floor laundry room make everyday living a breeze. The finished lower level provides even more living space with a large recreation/family room ideal for movie nights, a home gym, or playroom. An oversized utility room offers exceptional storage, and the walk-up Bilco doors provide easy access to the backyard. This home has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated with numerous improvements, including all new paint and flooring throughout, a new HVAC system (2023), new ductwork in the basement, a water heater replaced in 2019, a radon mitigation system, all new smoke detectors, and gutter guards installed for low-maintenance living. These are just a few of the many updates that make this home truly move-in ready. Offering generous living spaces, modern mechanical updates, and an unbeatable location in the Forest Heights neighborhood, this exceptional home is ready for its next owners. Schedule your private tour today and discover everything this Bellefonte beauty has to offer! *Some pictures are virtually staged* View this listing at: http://movewithmike.net/mls=PACE2519862

Property Features

  • Garage: 2
  • Taxes: $5,438
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Parking Notes: 2 Total Parking Spaces
  • Lot Size: 0.39 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.39 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Heat Pump(s)
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Municipality: WALKER TWP
  • HOA Fee: $100.00/Annually
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Lot Description: Landscaping
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Rooms: Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Kitchen,Family Room,Other,Full Bath,Half Bath,Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Full,Fully Finished
  • SQFT Total Finished: 2895
  • SQFT Above Finished: 2180
  • SQFT Below Finished: 715
  • Exterior: Satellite Dish
  • Interior: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Room Sizes

  • Kitchen: 21 x 13 Level: Main
  • Full Bath: 11 x 5 Level: Upper 1
  • Living Room: 16 x 14 Level: Main
  • Other: 27 x 26 Level: Lower 1
  • Dining Room: 13 x 11 Level: Main
  • Family Room: 15 x 13 Level: Main
  • Half Bath: 6 x 3 Level: Main
  • Primary Bedroom: 17 x 12 Level: Upper 1
  • Additional Bedroom: 12 x 12 Level: Upper 1
  • Additional Bedroom: 12 x 10 Level: Upper 1
  • Additional Bedroom: 13 x 10 Level: Upper 1
  • Full Bath: 13 x 8 Level: Upper 1

School Information

  • High School: BELLEFONTE AREA
  • School District: BELLEFONTE AREA
Printed July 17, 2026


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