Looking for a pool and 34 acres in Centre County? Take a peek inside this $1.7M listing

Matt DiSanto
·3 min read

A new million-dollar listing is available on Centre County’s real estate market, this time offering luxury and privacy across 34 acres.

The property, located at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda, is featured as part of the latest installment in our Million Dollar Listings series. The $1.7 million home is on the market through listing agents Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty LLC.

“Discover the ultimate retreat, where modern luxury harmoniously blends with tranquil privacy on this expansive property spanning over 34 acres,” the property’s online Zillow listing reads. “Embrace the beauty of nature and serenity on the grounds, with captivating views of the surrounding landscape and the serene pond.”

A look inside a living room at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.
A look inside a living room at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.
A look inside a family room at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.
A look inside a family room at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.
A view of the kitchen at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.
A view of the kitchen at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.

According to its online listing, the property’s 5,762-square-foot home features four bedrooms, five full bathrooms and one half bathroom. The home’s central living room features a two-sided stone fireplace that serves as the centerpiece for the adjoining family room.

Both the home’s kitchen and second-floor main suite were “recently expanded,” according to the listing. The finished basement, meanwhile, offers plenty of storage space and a wet bar that is ideal for entertaining guests.

A view of the finished basement at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.
A view of the finished basement at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.

Out back, you’ll find a fenced-in pool complete with a heating system and a patio suitable for afternoon tanning sessions.

A look at the backyard at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.
A look at the backyard at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.

“Whether basking in the warm sun or cooling off in the pool’s refreshing waters, this outdoor oasis is the epitome of relaxation and bliss,” the listing reads.

The home is located within roughly 3 miles of Gray’s Woods Elementary School and Park Forest Middle School. State College Area High School is about 7 miles away.

An extended view of the home and property at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.
An extended view of the home and property at 5788 W. Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agents, Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty, LLC.

Here’s a consolidated rundown of the home’s features:

  • 5,762 square feet

  • Built in 1985

  • Four bedrooms

  • Six bathrooms (five full, one half)

  • Lot size: 34 acres

  • Listed starting Aug. 8

  • Listing agents: Annette Yorks and Diana Das of Perry Wellington Realty LLC

The property’s online Zillow listing features options for scheduling a tour, plus nearly 50 photos of the home and its 34-acre lot.

Home values in Centre County

More and more million-dollar listings are hitting Centre County’s real estate market, and home values are generally on the rise in the area.

Some central Pennsylvania ZIP codes have seen their median home values increase by more than 20% over the last year, according to Zillow data. On average, Centre County-area ZIP codes saw their median home values rise by roughly 6.6% between July 2022 and 2023, settling for an average value of about $220,000.

Note: This interactive graphic will automatically update as new data becomes available.

The 17044 ZIP code, located near Lewistown, saw the largest jump over the past year with a 20.71% increase in median home value, Zillow reports. Ten other ZIP codes observed median home value gains of at least 10% during that timeframe.

The 16860 ZIP code, located northeast of Philipsburg, saw its median home value decrease by about 4.6% over the last year, marking the largest drop of any Centre County-area ZIP code, according to Zillow. The 16686 ZIP code near Tyrone observed a 3.8% drop, while seven other ZIP codes experienced median home value growth of less than 2% between July 2022 and 2023.