Centre County property record for 540 E Prospect Ave, State College, PA 16801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,994 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Jan 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $6,940 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-014-,099-,0000 |
| Primary APN | 36-014-,099-,0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,994 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 498 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 498 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 E PROSPECT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | STATE COLLEGE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 16801-5762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OF THE HIGHLAND EXTENSION |
| Jurisdiction | CENTRE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | STATE COLLEGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 12000 |
540 E Prospect Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2018.
Source: Centre County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 E PROSPECT AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801-5762 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC |
| May 12, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 514 / 493 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 02215/0630 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CENTRE PA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 540 E PROSPECT AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801-5762 |
| Document Number | 02215/0630 |
| Book / Page | 2215 / 0630 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 E PROSPECT AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801-5762 |
| Document Number | 0002215631 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2215/631 |
| Name | RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CENTRE PA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 E PROSPECT AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801-5762 |
| Document Number | 02198/0679 |
| Book / Page | 2198 / 0679 |
| Map Reference | MB 514 PG 493 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 E PROSPECT AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801-5762 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 E Prospect Ave was $6,940.
Source: Centre County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre County |
| Municipality | State College Borough |
| Unified School District | State College Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,940.00 | $81,000 Land $20,000 Building $61,000 | |
| 2025 | $162,000 Land $40,000 Building $122,000 | ||
| 2024 | $5,974.00 | $81,000 Land $20,000 Building $61,000 | |
| 1994 | $162,000 Land $40,000 Building $122,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 E Prospect Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 1, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 540 E Prospect Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH serves 72,000 people · EPA ID PA4140096 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 23 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Windstream Cable | 1,000 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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