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Last Sold Price
5 beds2,530 sqft$449/sqft
9 Penarth Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,250 sq ftLot Size
1920Year Built
$449/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

A stone walkway leads you to this lovely three-story, five bed, three and half bath stone colonial which has been beautifully maintained by the current owner for over 20 years. The large front-to-back center hall entrance gives you a grand view of the first floor with hardwood floors throughout. To the left is a living room with built-in bookcases and a gas fireplace flanked by French doors, and a year-round sunporch. To the right are the dining room and renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances...A stone walkway leads you to this lovely three-story, five bed, three and half bath stone colonial which has been beautifully maintained by the current owner for over 20 years. The large front-to-back center hall entrance gives you a grand view of the first floor with hardwood floors throughout. To the left is a living room with built-in bookcases and a gas fireplace flanked by French doors, and a year-round sunporch. To the right are the dining room and renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar that have been opened to create a floor plan great for entertaining.
A beautiful turned staircase with a landing and arched window leads you to the second floor which hosts the primary ensuite bedroom along with two large sun filled rooms and second full bath. The third floor has an additional two bedrooms and a third full bath.
The finished portion of the basement expands the living space, providing ample room for various activities. The lower level also boasts a laundry room, large cedar closet and storage space. In the back of the house there is a deck and fenced-in lawn as well as a detached one car garage. An in-ground sprinkler system irrigates both the front and back yard.
Conveniently located in the heart of Bala, this exceptional house offers the perfect combination of spacious living and modern amenities. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this home your own. This unmatched location is walkable to Bala Cynwyd’s restaurants, Cynwyd Station and Cynwyd Heritage Trail and resides in the award-winning Lower Merion School District.

Listing Agent

  1. Patty Oberdiek

    Patty Oberdiek

    Listing Agent

    Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

    P: (610) 247-7864

Listing closed: 04/04/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAMC2127694

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,125,000

Avg days on market

4

Sale-to-list ratio

110.2%

Bala Cynwyd, PA

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Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

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Property Information for 9 Penarth Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,723 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Tax ID Number: 40-00-46240-007
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Dutch, Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 02-20-2025
  • Subdivision: BALA
  • Subdivision: BALA (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,530.00
  • 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: Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,250 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $198,200
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $1,040
  • City Town Tax: $884
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 086
  • School Tax: $6,721
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,530.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,530.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,530.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • 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 / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 730921
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • 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 9 Penarth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 4, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1557419331

$1,135,000

+5.0% / yr

Apr 4, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2127694

$1,135,000
Feb 23, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2127694

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/04/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1557419331

$1,135,000

+5.0% / yr

04/04/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2127694

$1,135,000
02/23/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2127694

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

Public Records for 9 Penarth Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2026$9,054 ($754 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,530 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,530 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated2012ZoningR3CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-46240-00-7

Schools near 9 Penarth 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: 9 Penarth Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
$1,135,000
5
2,530
6,250
$745,000
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7,500
$1,315,000
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