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814-231-8200 · 1375 Martin St., State College, PA 16803 · Located in the heart of Central Pennsylvania

Our Community

Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap and the Surrounding Area

Quick Facts

Population 23,722
Total Area 146.4 sq. mi
People Per Sq. Mile 162
School Enrollment 2,979

Notable as the county seat, Bellefonte lies just fifteen miles northeast of State College and is connected to neighboring towns by Interstate 99. Four rural townships surround the Borough of Bellefonte: Benner, Marion, Spring and Walker. Local students attend schools in the Bellefonte Area School District, or local private or charter schools.

Bellefonte
Nestled in rolling hills, Bellefonte offers a range of housing options, from historic Victorian homes to newly developing neighborhoods. With a population just shy of 24,000 people, Bellefonte has the charm of a Victorian community with rural surroundings.
Pleasant Gap
Once a stagecoach stop, Pleasant Gap still offers an old-fashioned atmosphere for homeowners. Interstate 99 allows residents easy access to nearby communities while allowing Pleasant Gap to maintain its small-town charm.
Events and Culture
The natural spring in the center of town inspired the name Bellefonte, which means “beautiful fountain.” Residents celebrate the spring each May by gathering in Talleyrand Park for the Big Spring Festival. Other community events include the Bellefonte Cruise car show on Father’s Day, the Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Festival and the Victorian Christmas Celebration.
The surrounding townships contain rural communities, forested hills and mountain streams. Local farmers bring their produce to the Bellefonte Farmer’s Market, while Fisherman’s Paradise offers trout fishing just outside of town. The Nittany Country Club also provides fun and recreation for all ages.

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Contact a REALTOR® at RE/MAX Centre Realty to learn more about the Bellefonte area. RE/MAX Centre Realty has over 30 real estate agents who are eager to help you purchase the home of your dreams!

Bellefonte Area Tax Rates

The following table lists Bellefonte area tax rates expressed in mils for real estate, as a percentage of income for wages, and as a percentage of the sales price in real estate transfers.

  Real Estate Wage Real Estate Transfer‡
  Municipal School
District		 County Municipal School
District		 State Local
Bellefonte Borough 8.805 41.08 6.59 0.6% 1.05% 1.0% 1.0%
Benner Township 1.890 41.08 6.59 0.5% 1.05% 1.0% 1.0%
Marion Township 2.000 41.08 6.59 0.5% 1.05% 1.0% 1.0%
Spring Township 3.000 41.08 6.59 0.5% 1.05% 1.0% 1.0%
Walker Township 1.340 41.08 6.59 – 1.05% 1.0% 1.0%

‡ The buyer and seller split the combined real estate transfer tax.

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