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Last Sold Price
5 beds3,400 sqft
54 Academy Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$184/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Exceptional Value in a safe and protected street of no through traffic is one of the assets of this home. Thus the value of this family house is enhanced. To appreciate this property, you must enter to be awed by so much of the detail placed and constructed by the sellers. Enjoy skylights and vaulted ceilings offering a wonderful sense of open space. Along with the real estate saying of Location! Location! Location! , this home has so much to offer a buyer. There are many large bedrooms and specifically...Exceptional Value in a safe and protected street of no through traffic is one of the assets of this home. Thus the value of this family house is enhanced. To appreciate this property, you must enter to be awed by so much of the detail placed and constructed by the sellers. Enjoy skylights and vaulted ceilings offering a wonderful sense of open space. Along with the real estate saying of Location! Location! Location! , this home has so much to offer a buyer. There are many large bedrooms and specifically two masters. Great for inlaw suites or needs of return family members. This is an easy walk to neighborhood with many sidewalks, schools very close, shopping easily accessible and center city minutes away. A pristine walkway welcomes you to this very open floor plan. The two story living room is a warm and welcoming area. Large windows are a positive feature. It opens into a large dining room whose floor plan allows for expansion to accommodate family holiday meals or larger groups. The plethora of windows assist this home to be bathed in sunlight and brightness. This home is truly a hidden pearl. The many bathrooms are well appointed and the bedrooms are ample and larger. This home can be compact or far more expansive depending upon your needs. There are two choices for the master bedrooms. One on the first floor and one on the upper level. This area boasts of hugewalk in closet spaces and a very well appointed master bath. Chef up great presentations in the kitchen that affords eat-in space and is well equipped for fast meals or the more gourmet offerings. Off the kitchen area is another family room as an added feature for the growing unit. Out the kitchen door you are excited with a huge wood deck that can be for smaller groups or huge entertaining. The lower level is a walkout to a lovely back yard for play and plantings. It boasts of a full bath and bedroom as well easily accessed from the outdoors. Enjoy great media enjoyment in the very Comfortable family area in this level. An easy walk to Houses of Worship and schools and neighborsand the trails while enjoying this location. Minutes to Center City, theater, opera, ballet and the orchestra, and the international airport. An added plus are the prize winning Lower Merion schools and the many private schools in the area. Garage space is an additional added feature of this home with the option of a third bay which can be added.. There is ample parking in the driveway off to the side of the home.
  • Listed by: Phyllis G Weinstock 610.212.1433 phyllis.weinstock@lnf.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 07/05/2017 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003647933

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,218,000

Avg days on market

6

Sale-to-list ratio

109.9%

Bala Cynwyd, PA

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Property Information for 54 Academy Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,070 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 40-00-00091-103
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: BALA
  • Subdivision: BALA (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Cross Street: OTT
  • Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,400.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,100 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $201,750
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R3
  • Tax Lot: 527
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,400.00
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stucco
  • Basement Type: Full
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75X108
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Other
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 54 Academy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 5, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003647933

$625,000—
Jun 30, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601287809

$625,000—
Apr 8, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003647933

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/05/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003647933

$625,000
06/30/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601287809

$625,000
04/08/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003647933

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Public Records for 54 Academy Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$9,216 ($768 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,885 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,170 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt715 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,102 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated2022ZoningR3CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-00091-10-3

Schools near 54 Academy 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 - 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 54 Academy Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
$625,000
5
3,400
8,100
$755,000
4
3.5
2,678
8,424
$265,000
3
–
15,150
$715,000
4
2,823
16,248
$475,000
3
–
8,695
$518,750
3
1,805
13,179

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