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Sold for $625,000 on 06/25/24
  • $625,000

    81 Academy Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

    4beds
    1,744sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    5,835 Square Feet Lot
    $660,300 Zestimate®
    $358/sqft
    $3,311 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $660,300

    $607,000 - $713,000

    $3,311/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to this charming and well-maintained c. 1923 twin home in Bala Cynwyd. Special features include an updated kitchen, freshly painted interior, significant electrical updates, a high-quality “Authentic” roof, plenty of storage and lots of windows. From the covered front porch, you will enter into the cozy living room with a unique stained-glass window, decorative crown molding, and wood floors that continue throughout many rooms in the home. The sunny formal dining room with a bay window is uniquely spacious. Pass through to the updated kitchen featuring tile floors, lots of cabinets, stainless steel appliances including a deluxe Jenn Air oven with gas cooking and a top-of-the-line Fischer Paykel two-drawer dishwasher, a pantry closet, and a charming banquette breakfast area under another bay window. A hallway off the kitchen leads to a full bathroom with a tub/shower, laundry closet, and a private fireside family room that could potentially be used as a main floor bedroom. A convenient mudroom area with two closets and a door to the driveway completes the main level. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and an additional full bathroom, also with a tub/shower. The third level holds a fourth bedroom with a skylight and a bonus storage room. This versatile space with a separate heating zone could be an ideal home office or art/yoga studio. The unfinished lower level with new staircase has been professionally waterproofed and is a clean and neat space for storage and utilities, while the detached one-car garage provides additional space for storage. Outside the home, a lovely yard with gardens and specimen plantings provides a serene setting. This desirable location is within walking distance to Cynwyd Elementary and Bala Cynwyd Middle School. Also enjoy the nearby Cynwyd Trail, Bala Cynwyd Library, shops, restaurants and all the Main Line has to offer!

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 05:10pm

    Listed by:

    Deborah Dorsey 610-724-2880,

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont,

    Listing Team: Deb Dorsey Team, Co-Listing Agent: Andrew Michael Brennan 610-348-2241,

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont

    Bought with:

    Lauren Leithead, RS278978

    Compass RE

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2104346MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Area, Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
    • Basement: Unfinished,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,744
    • Total interior livable area: 1,744 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,744
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two and One Half
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 5,835 sqft
    • Dimensions: 49.00 x 0.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 400000192002
    • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional,Colonial,Carriage House,Cottage,Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Frame, Cedar, Shake Siding, Stone
    • Foundation: Stone
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1923

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Bala Cynwyd
    • Subdivision: None Available
    • Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/25/2024Sold$625,000+13.6%$358/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2104346
    6/21/2024Pending sale$550,000$315/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2104346
    5/22/2024Contingent$550,000$315/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2104346
    5/18/2024Listed for sale$550,000$315/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2104346

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$6,893 $167,250
    2023$6,893 +4.9%$167,250
    2022$6,570 +2.3%$167,250

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19004

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Cynwyd
    • Middle: Bala Cynwyd
    • High: Lower Merion
    • District: Lower Merion

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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