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$291,515$304 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

172 INDEPENDENCE AVE

STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
960 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$292K
$284K low$299K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,238 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$48,395 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,830
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,565
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,790

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
11
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCENTRE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Houserville/Lemont ElementaryA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Mount Nittany Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
State College Area High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: State College Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 16801These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,793
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,473 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,766
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,263
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

172 Independence Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in State College 16801
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Centre County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Centre County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Centre County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in State College 16801

What homes are worth in State College 16801

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$180K$990K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in State College 16801.

How it measures up in State College 16801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in State College 16801.

Estimated value$291,515
CheaperTypical $411,986Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$304
CheaperTypical $241Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,748 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 172 Independence Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeState College 16801Centre County
Estimated valuepricier than$291,51519% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30483% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²12% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²17% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than200690% of homes87% of homes

About 172 Independence Ave

How much is 172 Independence Ave, State College, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Independence Ave, State College, PA is $291,515 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $283,625 to $299,405. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Independence Ave, State College, PA last sell?

172 Independence Ave, State College, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 172 Independence Ave, State College, PA?

172 Independence Ave, State College, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 172 Independence Ave, State College, PA built?

172 Independence Ave, State College, PA was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 172 Independence Ave, State College, PA?

172 Independence Ave, State College, PA is assigned to Houserville/Lemont Elementary (elementary), rated A; Mount Nittany Middle School (middle), rated A-; State College Area High School (high), rated A+. All sit in State College Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Independence Ave, State College, PA compare to other homes in State College 16801?

Among the 10,403 homes in State College 16801, it is worth more than 19% of them ($291,515 against a typical $411,986), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($304 against a typical $241), it is bigger than 12% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,748 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2006 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Centre County, it is worth more than 35% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 172 Independence Ave, State College, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Independence Ave, State College, PA was $3,238. The county assessed it at $48,395.

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