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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,040 sqft$345/sqft
3 W Amherst Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1971Year Built
$345/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 3 W Amherst Road, a stately detached residence in the heart of Bala Cynwyd that perfectly balances charm with proportions. Spanning 3,040 square feet of finished living space, this home offers the combination of generous square footage and a layout designed for both entertaining and comfortable daily living.
Step inside to find large, airy rooms defined by hardwood floors that flow through many rooms.The main level has a formal dining room made for memorable gatherings, and an eat-in kitchen
...Welcome to 3 W Amherst Road, a stately detached residence in the heart of Bala Cynwyd that perfectly balances charm with proportions. Spanning 3,040 square feet of finished living space, this home offers the combination of generous square footage and a layout designed for both entertaining and comfortable daily living.

Step inside to find large, airy rooms defined by hardwood floors that flow through many rooms.The main level has a formal dining room made for memorable gatherings, and an eat-in kitchen that is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a center island, a dedicated pantry, and laundry. The first floor Family Room has a brick fireplace and and sliders to the outside and beautiful gardens. In addition there ia a large light, bright Living Room. One of the standout features of this home is the impressive two- story addition. The first floor of this room offers a versatile bonus space-imagine a quiet library, a sprawling home office, a creative studio or a wonderful place to entertain enjoying the wet bar. A Powder Room completes this floor. Upstairs the Primary bedroom has large closets, custom storage and a Bathroom featuring a double sink, separate shower and bidet. There is also a Dressing Room plus an a second Primary Bathroom. Three additional good-sized bedrooms with custom closets, a hall Bathroom and two Linen Closets complete this floor.
The full Basement provides additional storage and future potential for flexible space. There is also a cedar closet that has been built.
Outside enjoy the private yard with gardens, patio and covered space with many skylights- which have all recently been replaced. It is enclosed by a fence for added privacy. A storage area ensures additional space when needed.
While this home is already impressive in scale and stature, it offers the unique potential for you to bring your vision and finishing touches to create an absolute dream home in a premier location. All this and walking to elementary and middle school in the award winning Lower Merion School District. Close to shopping, dining,parks, Library, the Cynwyd Trail, and Center City.

Listing Agent

  1. Gail Kardon

    Gail Kardon

    Listing Agent

    Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

    P: (610) 716-2115

Listing closed: 08/24/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAMC2179810

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Property Information for 3 West Amherst Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,878 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 3%
  • Tax ID Number: 40-00-00656-006
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Street
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: BALA
  • Subdivision: BALA (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Cross Street: Bryn Mawr Ave
  • Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 9
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,040.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Winterized Y/N: No
  • Property Condition: Average
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,500 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALA CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: LOWER MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $323,180
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $1,765
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $1,557
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 142
  • School Tax: $11,397
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,040.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,040.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,040.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full, Shelving, Space For Rooms
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 119.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard, Vegetation Planting
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 716345
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Island
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Extensive Hardscape, Play Area, Secure Storage, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Roof
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 3 West Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 24, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2179810

$1,050,000
Jul 20, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2179810

Jul 20, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2179810

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/24/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2179810

$1,050,000
07/20/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2179810

07/20/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2179810

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3 West Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2026$14,763 ($1,230 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated1971ZoningR4CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-00656-00-6

Schools near 3 West Amherst Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cynwyd School
PublicK to 4

Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
Public5 to 8

Lower Merion High School
Public9 to 12

The Mesivta High School of Greater Phila
Private9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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