2814 Zion Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823
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2814 Zion Rd,Bellefonte, PA 16823
$284,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
Listed by: jared ernico
Office: exp realty, llc.
MLS#:PACE2519020
Source:BRIGHTMLS
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Price summary
- Price:$284,900
About this home
Historic Victorian home for sale in Bellefonte, PA with original character, updated mechanical improvements, and a story deeply connected to Centre County history. Located at 2814 Zion Road in Zion, just outside of Bellefonte and within easy reach of State College and Penn State, this circa-1870 Victorian-style home was once rumored to be a well-known watering stop for horse and wagon teams traveling between Lock Haven, Bellefonte, and State College during Pennsylvania’s early commerce and transportation era.
Known for the well that “wouldn’t go dry,” the property still contains the large attic cistern that historically stored water pumped from the property’s well for wagons carrying ore, goods, and travelers through Centre County. For buyers searching for a historic home with provenance, architectural detail, and preserved craftsmanship, this property offers a rare combination of history and livability.
Positioned on a recently surveyed 0.73-acre lot, the home showcases classic Victorian architecture with a wraparound porch, ornate gingerbread trim, decorative spindlework, steep gables, and a distinctive turret. The exterior has been extensively maintained, including a full repaint of the home and trim work within the last two years. The architectural shingle roof is approximately eight years old.
Inside, the home blends original woodwork and period detail with practical updates. The main level features a spacious living room and formal dining room separated by original pocket doors, along with detailed oak or possible American chestnut trim throughout much of the home. Large windows, tall ceilings, and the wraparound porch create the type of character and craftsmanship buyers often search for in historic Pennsylvania homes.
The kitchen offers functional space today while presenting an opportunity for future customization and modernization. Adjacent to the kitchen are the laundry area, a recently added full bathroom, and direct interior access to the attached two-car garage — a feature not commonly found in homes of this age and especially valuable during Central Pennsylvania winters.
Upstairs are three bedrooms plus a smaller flex room that could serve as a nursery, home office, walk-in closet, or future expanded bathroom. The second-floor bathroom was refinished in 2016. Portions of the original plaster walls and ceilings were professionally refinished in 2004, while additional improvements include newer oak flooring in one bedroom and newer carpeting in another.
The walk-up attic provides substantial storage and future potential for additional finished square footage, studio space, or bonus rooms. Outside, the property continues to stand out with a patio, pergola, pavilion, garden space, and open yard rarely found with in-town historic homes in Bellefonte.
For buyers searching for a Victorian home near Penn State, a historic Bellefonte property with original woodwork, a character home in Centre County, or a unique Pennsylvania home with historical significance and modern usability, 2814 Zion Road offers a truly uncommon opportunity....
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Home facts
- Year built:1870
- Listing ID #:PACE2519020
- Added:49 day(s) ago
- Updated:July 09, 2026 at 05:56 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:11
- Flooring:Carpet, Partially Carpeted, Vinyl, Wood
- Dining Description:Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Combination, Dirt Floor, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Unfinished
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Window Unit(s)
- Heating:Forced Air, Oil
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Architectural Shingle
- Year built:1870
- Architectural Style:Victorian
- Construction Materials:Block, CPVC/PVC, Rock, Stick Built, Wood Siding
- Foundation Description:Stone
- Levels:2 Stories
Schools
- High school:BELLEFONTE AREA
Utilities
- Water:Private, Well
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$284,900
- Tax amount:$2,663 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Laundry
- Amenities:200+ Amp Service, Storm Windows
Parking
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Inside Access
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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