34 Derwen Road


























































Description
Upon entering, you are greeted by a stone vestibule before stepping inside. The entire home has gorgeous inlays on the hardwood floors as well as rosettes on door trim and crown molding, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship of this residence. The overlarge formal...Welcome to 34 Derwen Rd, a stunning residence exuding historic charm and architectural elegance boasting 5 bedrooms, 3.5 beautifully updated bathrooms, and a generous living space of 3962 square feet, all nestled on a spacious half acre lot.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a stone vestibule before stepping inside. The entire home has gorgeous inlays on the hardwood floors as well as rosettes on door trim and crown molding, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship of this residence. The overlarge formal living room is flooded with natural light and adorned with an exceptional fireplace mantle as well as high ceilings.
The spacious eat-in kitchen has an abundance of cabinets and large island, and opens to a beautiful circular room with floor to ceiling windows that can be used for an office, formal dining room or family room. A half bath and laundry room complete the first floor.
Each of the 3 full bathrooms has been thoughtfully updated, combining contemporary elegance with the home's historic character, ensuring a luxurious experience for residents and guests alike. The primary suite, two additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom make up the second floor. On the third floor are another two bedrooms and another full bathroom.
This property also has a true carriage house with a brand new exterior. The interior is a table rasa to design however you would like. The upstairs previously functioned as a one bedroom apartment, and the home is allowed to be rented out if one wishes. Or it can be used as an in-law space, studio, office, etc. and the first floor can function as a garage, work area, etc.
This home is located within award winning Lower Merion School District and is walkable to both Cynwyd elementary and Bala Cynwyd middle school, as well as the Cynwyd Heritage Trail. It is also walkable to shops and restaurants in Bala and Merion, and is a few minutes drive to downtown Narberth, Manayunk, Suburban Square, and a quick commute to the city!
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Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$1,326,000
Avg days on market
35
Sale-to-list ratio
109.4%
Bala Cynwyd, PA
9 comparable properties found
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$10,022 per month
30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest
$8,526
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Property Information for 34 Derwen Road
- Taxes: $17,951 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Montgomery County
- Tax ID Number: 40-00-15372-005
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 04-18-2024
- Subdivision: CYNWYD
- Subdivision: CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
- Total Parking Spaces: 6
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,962.00
- 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
- Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1900
- Lot Size: 0.53 AC / 23,272 SF
- School District Name: LOWER MERION
- School District County ID: 300200396851
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: MONTGOMERY
- MLS Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $435,590
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $1,845
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $1,825
- Land Assessed Value: $0
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 1108
- Historic: Yes
- Zoning: R3
- Tax Lot: 112
- School Tax: $14,110
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Concessions: No
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,962.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,962.00
- Total SQFT: 3,962.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Unfinished
- 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 107.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 721202
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/935924182?share=copy
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
Property History for 34 Derwen Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1532412049 | $1,650,000 | +9.9% / yr |
| May 10, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #PAMC2095180 | $1,650,000 | — |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2095180 | — | |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAMC2095180 | — | |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2095180 | $1,175,000 | — |
| Nov 9, 2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1000283193 | $895,000 | — |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #610846621 | $895,000 | — |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1000283193 | — | |
| Sep 10, 2017 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1004099811 | $950,000 | — |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000283193 | $910,000 | — |
| May 4, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004099811 | $989,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1532412049 | $1,650,000 +9.9% / yr |
| 05/10/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #PAMC2095180 | $1,650,000 |
| 04/18/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2095180 | — |
| 04/18/2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAMC2095180 | — |
| 04/18/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2095180 | $1,175,000 |
| 11/09/2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1000283193 | $895,000 |
| 11/07/2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #610846621 | $895,000 |
| 09/14/2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1000283193 | — |
| 09/10/2017 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1004099811 | $950,000 |
| 09/08/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000283193 | $910,000 |
| 05/04/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004099811 | $989,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 34 Derwen Road
Schools near 34 Derwen Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cynwyd School PublicK to 4 | ||
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Lower Merion High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Kohelet Yeshiva High School PrivateK 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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 34 Derwen Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 | $1,650,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,962 | 23,272 |
$790,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,233 | 20,227 | |
$1,045,000 | 5 | 7 | 5,186 | 21,750 | |
$847,500 | 4 | 4 | 3,153 | 27,228 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,637 | 8,799 | |
$700,000 | 5 | 7 | – | 24,955 | |
– | 6 | 3 | 3,108 | 21,750 | |
$726,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,147 | 6,416 | |
$599,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,750 | 9,375 | |
$315,000 | 6 | 4 | – | 13,068 | |
$722,000 | 6 | 4 | 3,245 | 12,500 | |
$755,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,138 | 18,400 | |
$1,089,000 | 7 | 5 | 4,269 | 34,700 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 2,376 | 8,050 | |
$1,260,000 | 4 | 5 | 3,591 | 14,488 | |
$695,000 | 4 | 5 | 3,850 | 14,702 |
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