914 W College Ave

Property Details

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Project Description

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914 W College Avenue offers a 4,365 sf highly visible retail opportunity along one of State College’s main commercial corridors, just minutes from Penn State University. The location benefits from steady year-round traffic generated by students, faculty, residents, and visitors. Situated within the West College Avenue retail corridor, the property is surrounded by a mix of national brands and established local businesses, creating a proven environment for retail success. The space is well-suited for quick-service or fast-casual restaurants, boutique or lifestyle retail, and service-oriented users seeking strong exposure in a college-driven market. With excellent accessibility, strong demographics, and proximity to campus and surrounding housing, 914 W College Avenue provides an outstanding opportunity to establish a presence in one of Central Pennsylvania’s most active retail markets.

Location Description:

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914 W College Avenue is ideally situated on one of State College’s primary commercial corridors, just minutes from the heart of Penn State University’s campus. The property enjoys excellent visibility and accessibility along a high-traffic street, with nearby parking and easy connections to surrounding residential neighborhoods. The site is surrounded by a strong mix of national
retailers, restaurants, and service-oriented businesses, creating a vibrant college-town retail environment. With proximity to student housing, downtown amenities, and university events, this location benefits from consistent foot traffic and a diverse customer base year-round.

Trade Area Description:

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914 W College Avenue is in the heart of Downtown State College, just minutes from Penn State University’s University Park campus, home to over 45,000 students. The downtown corridor attracts millions of visitors annually, including students, faculty, residents, and alumni, with foot traffic ranging from 40,000 daily to over 100,000 on football weekends. Downtown State College features a diverse mix of more than 350 shops, restaurants, and services, creating a vibrant retail environment. This combination of a large university population, strong event-driven traffic, and a proven retail ecosystem makes 914 W College Avenue an ideal location for restaurants, lifestyle retail, and experiential concepts.

Property Highlights

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• 4,635 sf of prime street-front retail opportunity on one of State College’s most visible corridors
• Located just minutes from Penn State University’s University Park campus
• Surrounded by a mix of national brands and local retailers, creating a proven retail environment
• Strong year-round consumer base: students, faculty, residents, alumni, and visitors
• Flexible space suitable for restaurants, quick-service, lifestyle retail, office, boutique concepts, or experiential tenants
• Proximity to student housing, downtown amenities, and major transportation routes

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