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522 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801

First-floor storefront retail space with on-site parking configured as three regular and one handicapped space underground.

Property Size6,500 SF
Days on Market123

Property Features for 522 E College Ave

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 6,500 SF
Total Parking Spaces 4
Property subtype Retail
Listing Agency: Kissinger Bigatel & Brower REALTORS
Listed By: Vicki Wedler · License #RB10522
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 8:10AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale property is a first-floor commercial storefront offering 6,500 square feet of retail space. The existing configuration supports storefront operations, with the additional possibility, subject to zoning approval, to convert the commercial first floor into residential condos. Associated parking is described as three regular spaces plus one handicapped space, provided underground as part of the residential conversion scenario.

The property is positioned directly across from the Penn State University campus on the main one-way, two-lane road into the State College Business District. The public remarks also reference nearby surrounding activity from multiple residential and mixed-use buildings, including Rise, Barcroft 48 residential condos above South Halls, The Legend, Park Hills, Campus Tower, Armenara, Bryce Jordan, Gateway, Calder Commons, and Ambassador.

Interested parties should note that any use change to residential would be contingent upon zoning approval, as stated in the remarks.

Key Highlights

  • 6,500 SF first‑floor storefront commercial property
  • Located directly across from Penn State University campus on the main one‑way, two‑lane road into the State College Business District
  • On‑site parking includes 3 regular spaces and 1 handicapped space underground

Property Analytics

Current Use

American Carpet Plus Home Decor Store Barcroft Condominiums Condominium Complex

Suggested Use

Top Pick Plumbing Service Carpet & Flooring Store Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist Veterinary Clinic

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,012
Businesses Nearby
39k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 76% Shops & Services 24%
Primanti Bros. Dining
9,195 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Wendy's Dining
8,671 visits/mo 0.3 miles
PNC Bank Shops & Services
6,071 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Chipotle Mexican Grill Dining
5,893 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Cold Stone Creamery Dining
3,949 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 16801, PA

42,446
Population
19,242
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
28
Median Age
67%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
31.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,365
Density / Sq Mi
$62,821
Median Household Income
$27,598
Median Earnings
$1,221
Median Rent
$400,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - First-floor storefront retail space with on-site parking configured as three regular and one handicapped space underground.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 522 E College Ave State College, PA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6,500 SF first‑floor storefront commercial property; Located directly across from Penn State University campus on the main one‑way, two‑lane road into the State College Business District; On‑site parking includes 3 regular spaces and 1 handicapped space underground
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