60 Academy Road

Closed 1/15/21

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Last Sold Price

$725,000

4 beds4 baths2,359 sqft$307/sqft

60 Academy Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Single FamilyProperty Type

8,574 sq ftLot Size

1925Year Built

$307/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 60 Academy Road, a beautiful stone colonial with lots of curb appeal nestled in desirable Bala Cynwyd and walking distance to Cynwyd Elementary and Bala Cynwyd Middle School. Thoughtfully designed and tastefully decorated in neutral colors, this home features 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms and 2 Half Bathrooms. Enter through the front door into a foyer with coat closet. On the main level you will find a spacious and light filled Living Room with an oversized stone fireplace. As an added...Welcome to 60 Academy Road, a beautiful stone colonial with lots of curb appeal nestled in desirable Bala Cynwyd and walking distance to Cynwyd Elementary and Bala Cynwyd Middle School. Thoughtfully designed and tastefully decorated in neutral colors, this home features 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms and 2 Half Bathrooms. Enter through the front door into a foyer with coat closet. On the main level you will find a spacious and light filled Living Room with an oversized stone fireplace. As an added bonus the fireplace comes with a wood burning insert that provides warmth throughout the home. If you have never one experienced one, you will be amazed by the amount of heat it puts out and it is an ideal feature for the winter months. Additional features include crown molding, large windows, recessed bookshelf and hardwood floors throughout. The Living Room flows into the Dining Room which opens to both the Kitchen and the Family Room. A keen eye to detail and efficiently maximizing the use of space was a #1 priority when designing this gathering area. The Kitchen offers custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, stainless gas range, wall oven/microwave/convection oven combo, recessed lighting and spacious walk-in pantry closet. A side door provides easy access to the driveway. Off the Kitchen is a desk/work space, a perfect spot for command central or working from home. Built in cabinets and shelving provide extra storage. The Family Room is big and bright with a sliding glass door that provides direct access to a flagstone patio, grassy play area, a 2nd stone patio, well manicured landscaping and beds, wood privacy fence and storage shed. The backyard will be a great spot for summer entertaining. There is also a first floor powder room and be sure not to miss the built in storage cabinets on both sides of the bathroom door. A wrap staircase leads to the upper level. The En Suite Master has a ceiling fan with white tile shower stall. There are 3 additional Bedrooms with ample closets, a hall full Bathroom with tub/shower, a large very convenient Laundry Room with room for storage and a hall linen closet. A staircase in the 2nd Bedroom leads to a floored attic with more storage space. Yes, this home has amazing storage space compared to similar homes in this neighborhood. The finished Basement has lots of possibilities and is great extra space for watching tv, playroom, gym, or home office. Off the main room is another room that houses the mechanicals but also has plenty of room for a workroom or storage area. A half Bathroom and 2nd storage closet finish off the lower level. Located in award winning Lower Merion School District, close to shops, restaurants. Convenient access to 76, Manayunk and minutes to Center City. Do not miss this truly special home! Public records is incorrect. This home was purchased as a 4 Bedroom with 2 Full Baths and 2 Half Baths.

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Stephanie Ostrich
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BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
P: (610) 585-4864
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Listing closed: 01/15/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAMC677330

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Property Information for 60 Academy Road

Property Details

Taxes: $10,752 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 40-00-00096-008
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 12-03-2020
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MONTGOMERY PA)
Cross Street: Bryn Mawr Avenue
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,359.00
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

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1925
Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,574 SF

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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $281,380

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $973
Improvement Assessed Value: $0
City Town Tax: $1,179
Land Assessed Value: $0
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 1101
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 169
School Tax: $8,600
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,359.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,359.00
Total SQFT: 2,359.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stone, Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3044/1035/3539/304410353539_512_384_WM_g672ghZvRhvrN4YZ.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
Basement Type: Full
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 Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 716199

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features: Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Insert
Appliances: Cooktop
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://alcovevideo.com/60-academy-rd

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)

Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: Radiant, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 60 Academy Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 15, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC677330	$725,000	—
Jan 11, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #693733704	$725,000	—
Jan 11, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1452241211	$725,000	—
Dec 6, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC677330		—
Dec 3, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC677330	$699,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/15/2021	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC677330	$725,000
01/11/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #693733704	$725,000
01/11/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1452241211	$725,000
12/06/2020	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC677330	—
12/03/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC677330	$699,000

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

Public Records for 60 Academy Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$12,855 ($1,071 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,359 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,359 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated2007ZoningR5CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-00096-00-8Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 60 Academy Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Cynwyd School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	0.2 mi
9/10	Bala-Cynwyd Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.2 mi
10/10	Lower Merion High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.1 mi
NR	Kohelet Yeshiva High School	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.9 mi
NR	I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	The Mesivta High School of Greater Phila	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Cynwyd School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	0.2 mi
9/10	Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
10/10	Lower Merion High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.1 mi
NR	Kohelet Yeshiva High School PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	The Mesivta High School of Greater Phila Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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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