One of Centre County’s oldest homes hit the market for $1.6M. Take a look inside

Matt DiSanto
·3 min read

A new million-dollar listing for sale near Boalsburg features what is marketed as the oldest standing home in Centre County.

The property, located at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg, is featured as the latest installment in our Million Dollar Listings series. The $1.59 million home is on the market through listing agent Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.

The estate marks one of the first homes that made up the community known today as Boalsburg, the online listing reads. According to a narrated video tour, the original 18th-century structure is now incorporated into the northern wing of the current home, built in 1910. It offers six bedrooms and five bathrooms spread across 6,263 square feet.

A view of one of the gardens at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.
A view of one of the gardens at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.

“This professionally restored 2.5-story home displays the grandeur of the oldest standing home and property of this area’s first settlers,” the online listing reads. “This home and property are a monument to our history that deserves to be preserved for future generations to experience.”

Many elements of the original estate remain preserved today, including two stone barn walls that now form a garden full of fountains and ponds, bridges, stone walkways and colorful landscapes. The 7.4-acre property features mature trees and shrubs, several bridges for foot traffic and flowing water thanks to Spring Creek and Galbraith Gap Run.

Natural water features run through the property at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.
Natural water features run through the property at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.

Inside, the home offers restored decor in the style of Renaissance Revival aesthetics. Key features include hardwood floors, nine fireplaces and built-in cabinetry.

A look inside the dining room at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.
A look inside the dining room at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.
The kitchen inside the home at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.
The kitchen inside the home at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.

Perhaps the most impressive feature is the dining room, which boasts 9-foot ceilings and plenty of room to entertain guests. The nearby kitchen offers some more modern flairs, including granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, plus a breakfast nook and a butler’s staircase to the second floor.

The breakfast nook inside the home at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.
The breakfast nook inside the home at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.

On top of large living rooms and bedrooms, the home features three offices throughout its floor plan. Large porches and patios offer plenty of space to relax outside.

A look at an outdoor patio at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.
A look at an outdoor patio at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.

Those hoping to get in some exercise might choose to shoot hoops at the property’s half-court basketball court, which offers lighting for night games. A screened-in pavilion features a small kitchenette and two full bathrooms, making it a great option for hosting a summer party.

The home features modernized utilities, including air conditioning and heating. Parking for at least three cars is covered in the garage, while the driveway offers additional space for guest parking.

A look inside one of the bedrooms at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.
A look inside one of the bedrooms at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.

This home is located just about 2 miles away from Mount Nittany Elementary and Mount Nittany Middle School, both part of State College Area School District. Notably, the estate also sits within the borders of an area studied for the State College Area Connector, a decades-old project that seeks to improve a roughly 13-mile stretch of U.S. Route 322 from the Seven Mountains to State College.

Here’s a consolidated rundown of the property’s features:

  • 6,263 square feet

  • Built in 1910

  • Six bedrooms

  • Five bathrooms (Four full, one half)

  • Lot size: 7.4 acres

  • Listed starting in early September

  • Listing agent: Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors

The online listing features options for scheduling a tour, plus more than 80 photos of the home and its property.

One of the living rooms inside the home at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.
One of the living rooms inside the home at 1301 E. Boal Ave. in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Paul Confer of Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower Realtors.
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