Welcome to Holmes Foster

 

Tree-lined streets, historic homes, and walking distance to the Penn State campus make the Holmes-Foster neighborhood a sought after residential location in town. This community was named after the shaded park that sits among the neighborhood streets. Sidewalks make the walk downtown safe and easy. The following information is based on a variety of sources, including a survey of 13 homes on the market. 

 

Neighborhood Description:
  • Approximate price range of homes- $135,000 - $425,000
  • Approximate size of development- medium (100 < n < 500 homes)
  • Approximate age of development- earliest homes date back to 1925; many were built in 1950's
  • Approximate size of lots- .18 - .36 acres
  • Setting- mature landscaping in one of the oldest neighborhoods in town
  • Topography- tree-lined streets within borough limits
  • Style of homes- two-story, ranch, contemporary, cape cod, and historic homes
  • Builders- a variety of builders, with many old "Sears homebuilding kit" homes
Municipality & Schools:
  • Township- Borough of State College
  • Elementary school- Corl Street Elementary
  • Middle school- Park Forest Middle School
  • High school- State College Area Senior High
Parks and Recreation:
  • near Holmes-Foster Park with picnic pavilion and playground equipment
Utilities:
  • Water- public
  • Sewer- city
  • Natural gas- available
  • Cable- available

All information provided is believed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed!

Prospective purchasers of any real estate should check all data to their satisfaction!

Page last updated: 4-4-05