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.
Sold for $1,135,000 on 04/04/25
$1,135,000
9 Penarth Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
5beds
2,530sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$1,146,500 Zestimate®
$449/sqft
$4,851 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 04, 2025 at 04:12am
Listed by:
Patty Oberdiek 610-247-7864,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Rachel Rothbard, RS285103
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2127694

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Cedar Closet(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,530
- Total interior livable area: 2,530 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,530
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,250 sqft
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 0.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 400046240007
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dutch,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bala Cynwyd
- Subdivision: Bala
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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