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81 Academy Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004

$550,000

Home List Price

$6,531*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,744 SqFt
$315/SqFt
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81 Academy Rd, Lower Merion Township$550,000

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$6,531*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1923
HeatingHot Water
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAMC2104346
Lot Size0.13 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 81 Academy Rd

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!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Colonial, Carriage House, Cottage, Craftsman
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Living Area: 1,744 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
  • Office Phone: (610) 527-6400
  • Listing Agent: Deborah E Dorsey

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.13 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Lower Merion High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Bala Cynwyd Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cynwyd Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Head northwest on Bala Ave/SR 3061. Continue onto Conshohocken State Rd. Turn left onto W Amherst Rd. Turn left onto Academy Rd. House #81 will be on the right.

Municipality:

  • Lower Merion Twp

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $550,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $315/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $6,420
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Lower Merion Township, PA.

Med. Sold Price

$746.5K

Med. Price/SqFt

$302

Avg. Days On Market

12

# of Sold Homes

43

81 Academy Rd vs Lower Merion Township

15 DAYS ON ROCKET

+3 Days

$550,000

-$196.5K Less

$315/SqFt

+$13 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $196.5K less than the Median Sold Price and $13/SqFt more than other homes in Lower Merion Township, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAMC2104346

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
  • Office Phone: (610) 527-6400
  • Listing Agent: Deborah E Dorsey

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$6,420$167,250
2020$6,263$167,250
2019$6,152$167,250
2018$6,040$167,250
2017$5,927$167,250

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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7
/10
  • Cynwyd Elementary School

  • 101 W Levering Mill Rd

  • 0.20 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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6
/10
  • Bala Cynwyd Middle School

  • 510 Bryn Mawr Ave

  • 0.12 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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9
/10
  • Lower Merion High School

  • 315 E Montgomery Ave

  • 2.05 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $174,648. Most Lower Merion Township, PA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is married, with kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 81 Academy Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 81 Academy Rd property is $550,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 81 Academy Rd is a house located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 19004.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 81 Academy Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 81 Academy Rd are:
Cynwyd Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
Bala Cynwyd Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Lower Merion High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $6,420 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 81 Academy Rd has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 81 Academy Rd is 1,744 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 81 Academy Rd is 1923.

Rocket HomesPennsylvaniaMontgomery CountyLower Merion Township1900481 Academy Rd

This home is located at 81 Academy Rd in Bala Cynwyd, PA and zip code 19004 in the Bala Cynwyd neighborhood. This 1,744 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 17, 2024 and is currently priced at $550,000.

In April 2024, from all listings sold in Lower Merion Township, PA there were more than 28 sold above asking price, over 12 sold below and more than 3 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Lower Merion Township, PA increased by 15.7% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024, listings were on the market for 12 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $746,583.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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