4 beds3,040 sqft$263/sqft
3 W Amherst Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Est: $5,301/moGet pre-approved

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 UPDATED: 07/20/2026 09:23 PM

Listing Agent

  1. Gail Kardon

    Gail Kardon

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (610)-716-2115

Property Details for 3 West Amherst Road

MLS #
PAMC2179810
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$14,878 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1971
Lot Size
0.29 AC / 12,500 SF
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

Location

Add your commute

Building Information for 3 West Amherst Road

Stories2Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,500 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$5,301 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,061

Property Taxes

$1,240

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 3 West Amherst Road

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
Jul 20, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2179810

Jul 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2179810

$799,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2179810

07/17/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2179810

$799,000

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.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

New listings in 19004

$575,000 | 41 Conshohocken State Road, Unit 409, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
1/27

$575,000

2
Bedrooms
2,366
Square Feet
$399,000 | 20 Montgomery Avenue, Unit D, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
1/41

$399,000

3
Bedrooms
1,730
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$795,000 | 103 North Highland Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
1/55
Active Under Contract

$795,000

6
Bedrooms
3,703
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a front view of a building
1/44

$311,000

2
Bedrooms
1,554
Square Feet
$549,000 | 156 Pencoyd Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
1/20

$549,000

2
Bedrooms
1,540
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$995,000 | 31 Snowden Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
1/36
Active Under Contract

$995,000

5
Bedrooms
2,503
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
a living room with furniture a wooden floor and a large window
1/28

$485,000

2
Bedrooms
1,764
Square Feet
$225,000 | 50 Belmont Avenue, Unit 401, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
1/24

$225,000

1
Bedrooms
1,110
Square Feet
a front view of a house with garden
1/13

$525,000

2
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet
0.30
Acres

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: BRIGHT, Greater LeHigh Valley Regional MLS, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by BRIGHT, Greater LeHigh Valley Regional MLS, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.