Spring Mills, Pennsylvania sits at the confluence of Sinking Creek and Penns Creek in Potter Township, one of Centre County’s earliest townships, settled in 1767 along a network of Native American paths that included the Kishacoquillas Path, named for a Shawnee chief. The area’s deep frontier roots are still preserved nearby at the Daniel Waggoner Log House, a two-story log dwelling built around 1809 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On 3.4 acres of that same historic Penns Valley farmland, a genuinely distinctive three-bedroom home at 131 Tucker Rd is now listed at $175,000.
An Important Note: No Heating or Cooling System
Before anything else, buyers should know this home currently has no heating or cooling system installed. This is a significant factor to budget for and worth discussing directly with the listing agent to understand the full scope of what’s needed to make the home comfortable year-round.
A Home With Genuinely Unique Architectural Touches
Built in 2005 with block construction, this 1,983-square-foot home doesn’t follow a typical floor plan. The listing highlights a striking custom balcony, floating stairs, and iron railings — architectural details rarely found together in a home this size. A wraparound porch extends the exterior, and hardwood and concrete flooring run throughout the interior. Two of the three bedrooms and one full bathroom sit on the main level, with a full basement adding additional space, and an integral garage built directly into the home’s structure.
Two Outdoor Pools on 3.4 Acres
This is where the property becomes genuinely unusual: two separate outdoor pools, both above-ground concrete construction, giving the property real recreational value rarely found on a rural residential lot. The 3.4-acre lot is zoned rural residential, offering room to spread out around the home and pools alike.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a shared spring, and the property runs on a private septic tank. Parking includes an attached two-car garage plus additional driveway space. Annual property taxes run $950, and the property sits well below its $206,200 Zestimate, reflecting the work needed to add climate control systems.
The Numbers
| Price | $175,000 ($88/sq ft) |
| Location | 131 Tucker Rd, Spring Mills, PA 16875 |
| Home Size | 1,983 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 3 full |
| Lot Size | 3.4 acres, rural residential |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Water / Sewer | Shared spring / private septic |
| Heating / Cooling | None currently installed |
| Pools | Two, above-ground concrete |
| Parking | Attached 2-car garage |
| Annual Taxes | $950 |
Why Spring Mills
Spring Mills sits in Penns Valley within Centre County, part of the State College metropolitan area and just a short drive from Penn State University. The community’s small size — around 268 residents — belies a genuinely deep history, from its 18th-century settlement roots to the well-preserved Old Gregg School Community Center at its heart. For a buyer drawn to a home with real architectural personality and unique outdoor amenities, willing to invest in climate control systems, Spring Mills offers rural Pennsylvania character within reach of a major university town.
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