256 Lower Coleville Rd · Bellefonte, PA 16823

$190,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,108 sqft · Other public records · 25 Days on market

Built 1900 4,792 sqft lot $171/sqft · 6% below area Est $202k · 6% under

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• Cash flow +21.9/30.0
• ARV discount +10.2/15.0
• DSCR +7.0/10.0
• 1% rule +4.8/10.0
• Livability +4.6/5.0
• Schools +4.5/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Two story home with lots of charm! Newer siding and windows make for an adorable canvas for curb appeal with a enjoyable front porch. Home has a large eat in kitchen/dining room combination, mudroom and two large bedrooms. Backyard is fenced in with an above ground pool, rear deck, alley access and detached 1 car garage.

Key facts

• 4,792 sq ft lot
• Garage
• Pool

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Fee simple ownership

Exterior

• Parking: Detached rear-entry garage (1 car)
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Detached structure; Vinyl siding; Frame construction
• Construction: Architectural shingle roof; Block foundation
• Exterior features: Chain link fencing (fully fenced); Above-ground personal pool

Interior

• Kitchen: Electric oven/range; Refrigerator; Freezer
• Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms on the upper level
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Propane fuel (owned and leased); Electric hot water
• Interior features: 5 total rooms (living room, dining room, kitchen, mud room, plus additional room); Unfinished full basement with outside entrance
• Laundry & utility: Main-floor laundry

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath other listed at $190k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $299 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $186k (2.1% below list).
• Recommended offer: $186k (2.1% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 8.2% vs local median 2.6% in Bellefonte — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 92/100 on livability (#10 in PA, #37 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: amenities D+.
• Bellefonte Area SD (town): math 48% / reading 57% proficiency, ranked #140 of 539 in PA (top 26%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: 198 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 399 units permitted in Centre County in 2024 (44 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Centre County population projected at +16% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 25 days — a 2% lower offer ($187k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 8y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $128k; 49% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $186,018 (2.1% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
4. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
5. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
6. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.98% ✗
• Cap rate: 8.18%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.74%
• DSCR: 1.30
• GRM: 8.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $202,117
• List price: $190,000
• Delta: -5.99%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -6.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.78×
• Total profit: $-11,806
• Equity at exit: $28,330

10-year hold

• IRR: 3.6%
• Equity multiple: 1.26×
• Total profit: $13,996
• Equity at exit: $16,428

Cash invested: $53,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 62 Landlord-Friendly
• State Pennsylvania: 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day notice; Philadelphia has eviction-court diversion + some protections; otherwise moderate.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 16823

• Active inventory: 198
• Price-to-rent: 8.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,860 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$996
• Tax from tax record: −$95 /mo · $1,140/yr
• Insurance: −$79
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$391
• Net cashflow: $299

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,482

Max offer price $190,000

Occupancy floor 79%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $407	-5% $353	+0% $299	+5% $245	+10% $191
Rent	-10% $152	-5% $225	+0% $299	+5% $372	+10% $446
Rate	-1.0pp $395	-0.5pp $347	base $299	+0.5pp $250	+1.0pp $200

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $47,500
• Closing costs: $5,700
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 4 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
360 W Lamb St Bellefonte, PA	1.0	1.0	800	$995	$1.24	44d	1	0.71mi
254 N Allegheny St Unit Mansion 1 Bellefonte, PA	2.0	2.0	750	$2,695	$3.59	44d	1	1.00mi
254 N Allegheny St Unit 12 Bellefonte, PA	2.0	1.0	750	$2,250	$3.00	44d	1	1.00mi
313 E Bishop St Bellefonte, PA	1.0–2.0	1.0	700	$1,225	$1.75	44d	3	1.16mi

Listing history 13 events

1. 2026-06-07
   statusdays on market $190,000 Pending 25 DOM
2. 2026-06-05
   days on market $190,000 Active 22 DOM
3. 2026-06-03
   days on market $190,000 Active 21 DOM
4. 2026-06-02
   days on market $190,000 Active 20 DOM
5. 2026-06-01
   days on market $190,000 Active 19 DOM
6. 2026-05-31
   days on market $190,000 Active 18 DOM
7. 2026-05-30
   days on market $190,000 Active 17 DOM
8. 2026-05-13
   listed $199,000 Active
9. 2026-05-12
   historical $199,000
10. 2018-11-13
    soldstatus $127,720
11. 2018-11-09
    soldstatus $127,720 322-char remark

    Show marketing remark (322 chars)

    Two story home with lots of charm! Newer siding and windows make for an adorable canvas for curb appeal with a enjoyable front porch. Home has a large eat in kitchen/dining room combination, mudroom and two large bedrooms. Backyard is fenced in with an above ground pool, rear deck, alley access and detached 1 car garage.

12. 2018-03-08
    listed $124,000 322-char remark

    Show marketing remark (322 chars)

    Two story home with lots of charm! Newer siding and windows make for an adorable canvas for curb appeal with a enjoyable front porch. Home has a large eat in kitchen/dining room combination, mudroom and two large bedrooms. Backyard is fenced in with an above ground pool, rear deck, alley access and detached 1 car garage.

13. 1988-08-29
    soldstatus $34,500

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast PA · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,140 · $95/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,071 · $173/mo
• Expected delta: +$931/yr (+$78/mo · 81.6%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 22% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥95°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $22,322
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,643
• − Property taxes: −$1,140
• − Insurance: −$950
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,786
• − Management: −$1,786
• − Depreciation: −$5,527
• Taxable income: $490
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$118
• After-tax cash flow: $3,470/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Bellefonte Area SD
• NCES district ID: 4203240
• Math proficiency: 48% ▼ -3.00%
• Reading proficiency: 57% ▼ -8.00%
• Median HH income: $54,460
• Composite: 45.25/100
• National rank: #2662
• State rank: #140 of 539 in PA

Livability — Bellefonte

• Score: 92/100
• State rank: #10
• US rank: #37

Category grades

Amenities D+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime A+ Employment B Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Centre County · 99,000 people
• City population: 29,126
• Metro: State College, PA
• Population (ZIP): 29,126
• Household income: $76,245
• Rent vs Own: 29.5% rent · 70.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 855.0

Population outlook (Centre County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 177,113 people
• By 2030: 185,138 · +4.5%
• By 2040: 196,009 · +10.7%
• By 2050: 205,070 · +15.8%
• By 2075: 217,575 · +22.8%
• By 2100: 230,649 · +30.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (86%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 86% Black 8% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 4% Slovak 3% Serbian 2%
• Foreign-born: 3% · China, Canada
• Languages at home: 94% English-only · Spanish 2% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Centre

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 50.9% · R 48.1% · Other 1.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -9.0pp toward R · 2008: 11.8pp · 2024: 2.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+2.8 2020: D+4.8 2016: D+1.9 2012: R+0.0 2008: D+11.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -142.54%
• Current HPI: 202.598
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: State College, PA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.68%
• F500 in state: 34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	2	$309B
▸Insurance	2	$27B
▸Telecommunications / Media	1	$124B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$22B
▸Financial Services	1	$20B
▸Chemicals / Materials	1	$18B

Price history

+450.7% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-07 Pending — BRIGHT MLS
• 2026-05-28 Price Changed $190,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2026-05-13 Listed $199,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2026-05-12 Coming Soon $199,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2018-11-13 Sold (Public Records) $127,720 Public Records
• 2018-11-09 Sold (MLS) $127,720 BRIGHT MLS
• 2018-03-08 Listed $124,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 1988-08-29 Sold (Public Records) $34,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.2%/yr

Latest (2026): $1,140 · +3.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.