284 E Mccormick Avenue • State College, PA 16801

$559,900 Beds: 3 • Baths: 1 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 2113 • MLS ID: PACE2519024 • Subdivision: HIGHLANDS • School Dist: STATE COLLEGE AREA
We know you love a fabulous mid-century! 284 E. McCormick Ave, a quiet spot in the Highlands, will not disappoint. Framed by an incredible, over 200-year-old, historic white oak from the original farm fields, this darling 3 bed/1.5 bath ranch was designed by PSU architecture professor Phil Hallock and holds all of yesteryear's charm while having been lovingly updated with modern amenities. The no-mow front gardens welcome you with wonderful perennial plantings; a gardener's delight. Step through the foyer into the wonderfully light and bright open floor plan with stunning hardwood floors and large windows! The centerpiece of the home is the sophisticated vaulted living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace with floor-to-ceiling exposed white brick, beautiful modern chandelier, exposed beams, built-ins, and hardwood floors. You'll love entertaining in the open dining room with lovely built-in cabinets and a door to the back gardens. Perfectly darling, the updated galley kitchen is just the space you need to whip up culinary masterpieces and features beautiful quartz countertops, SS appliances, subway tile backsplash, LVP flooring, well-appointed white cabinets with oiled bronze hardware, recessed lighting, and a small pantry closet. Cozy up with a good book and a cup of tea in the lovely den with exposed beams, brick surround gas stove, a sliding door to the back yard, and new hardwood floors. You'll appreciate having a sweet vintage half bath for guests, a double-wide hallway linen closet, and pull-down attic access! The three bedrooms are versatile in usage and all feature hardwood floors. The primary bedroom has a larger double closet and built-in mirrored wall surrounding lovely sized windows! A great option for a home office or studio, the 2nd bedroom features built-in shelves and a closet! And the third bedroom features a large window with a cool extended sill creating a neat shelf along the main wall. Ceramic tile floors and a tub/shower combo can be found in the shared hall bath with single vanity and built-in storage system. Downstairs you'll find extra space in the old school rec room great for rainy day play or hobby space. You'll also appreciate the unfinished area with laundry, lots of storage, and the mechanicals including a 2023-installed gas boiler and hot water heater. The home is also equipped with central air for summertime comfort. Outside you'll find a whimsical landscape of cottage style gardens with raised beds and walking paths in the delightful fenced yard. Enjoy a sunny afternoon on the small brick patio or gardening until your heart is content! The carport provides covered parking or a great breezeway! Located in the borough, the Highlands is a highly desirable quintessential State College neighborhood for its proximity to all the fun of downtown, a quick commute to campus, and sweet history of homes. Come discover all there is to love about this special property today! View this listing at: http://michellepappas.com/mls=PACE2519024

Property Features

  • Taxes: $5,263
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Exterior: Aluminum Siding,Brick,Stucco,Wood Siding
  • Parking Notes: 3 Total Parking Spaces
  • Lot Size: 0.28 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.28 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Hot Water,Baseboard - Electric,Steam
  • Fuel Type: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Municipality: STATE COLLEGE BORO
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Fencing Description: Rear, Wood
  • Location Description: Suburban
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, Vegetation Planting
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Microwave,Washer
  • Rooms: Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Kitchen,Den,Foyer,Bedroom 1,Recreation Room,Full Bath,Half Bath
  • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
  • SQFT Total Finished: 2113
  • SQFT Above Finished: 1828
  • SQFT Below Finished: 285
  • Interior: Attic,Built-Ins,Entry Level Bedroom,Exposed Beams,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Galley,Recessed Lighting,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Upgraded Countertops,Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Brick,Wood
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Electric Description: 200+ Amp Service

Room Sizes

  • Recreation Room: 15 x 19 Level: Lower 1
  • Foyer: 6 x 6 Level: Main
  • Living Room: 18 x 20 Level: Main
  • Dining Room: 11 x 19 Level: Main
  • Kitchen: 8 x 15 Level: Main
  • Den: 14 x 17 Level: Main
  • Primary Bedroom: 12 x 14 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: 11 x 12 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: 10 x 11 Level: Main

School Information

  • High School: STATE COLLEGE AREA
  • Middle School: MOUNT NITTANY
  • Elementary School: EASTERLY PARKWAY
  • School District: STATE COLLEGE AREA
Printed July 02, 2026


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