Historic Bellefonte home hits market for just under $700K. Take a look at the inside
A historic Centre County home just hit the market, and it could be yours for a six-figure sum.
The property, located at 110 Forge Road in Bellefonte, is featured as the latest installment of our series highlighting historic homes on the local real estate market. The home was listed for sale July 21 by Sandy Stover of the Beth Richards | Sandy Stover Group at $699,000.
Here’s what you need to know about the latest historic home to hit Centre County’s real estate market.
Rich in history
Local history buffs might recognize the home as the Bellefonte Forge House, sometimes referred to as the John Dunlop House. According to a historical marker posted on the property, former ironmaster John Dunlop built the original house in 1803 and lived there with his wife and four daughters until his death in an iron mine collapse in 1814.
Another generation of ironmasters later lived in the home and expanded it with their wealth, notably by adding Victorian-style porches in the 1860s. Though the home later became vacant and damaged, it was restored to its former condition in the late 1900s and early 2000s.
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in August 1999.
Take a look inside
The Bellefonte Forge House features five bedrooms and four bathrooms, including three full bathrooms, spread across 5,570 square feet.
“110 Forge Road is more than a house — it’s a striking presence, a timeless piece of history, and a place to call home,” the property’s online listing reads.
The 2.5-story limestone home features 10.5-foot ceilings and modern plumbing and electrical systems that blend “historical allure with today’s conveniences,” the listing says. It also includes a “separate in-law suite” that is an ideal option for visiting guests.
Seven fireplaces are scattered throughout the home, which is served by natural gas. Out back, you’ll find a hot tub and a large patio offering views of more than an acre of wooded property.
Here’s a consolidated rundown of the home’s features:
5,570 square feet
Built in 1803 (renovated by 2001)
Five bedrooms
Four bathrooms (three full, one half)
Lot size: 1.5 acres
Listed starting July 21
Listing agent: Sandy Stover of the Beth Richards | Sandy Stover Group
The listing’s Zillow page includes additional photos of the home, agent contact information and options for scheduling tours.
