NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 W Amherst Rd Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Bala Cynwyd Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $687,000 - $947,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,906 Sq Ft
$429/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 13, 2015

Last sale price $460,000 $241 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,216/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Cynwyd School Rated A+
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2015

Charming and bright Stone Colonial in Lower Merion's desirable College Park neighborhood. 1st Floor: Entrance hall; Living Room with wood burning fireplace opens to cozy Den/office with recessed lighting. Formal Dining Room with built in corner cupboard and chair rail; Renovated Kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances including range, dishwasher, refrigerator, built in microwave, granite counters, pantry and outside exit. A powder room and coat closet complete this floor. 2nd Floor offers gracious landing, main Bedroom with Bathroom, closet with walk up access to floored attic. Two additional family bedrooms and full hall Bathroom. Hall linen closet plus an additional hall closet. Lower level Family room, Laundry room and unfinished storage area. Terrific curb appeal and old world charm featuring hardwood floors & deep window sills. Private yard and driveway and one car Garage. Walk to schools and park and close proximity to Cynwyd Heritage Trail. *Room sizes approximate*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Liacouras

Compass RE License #RS156657A Listed on: 11/10/2014

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

NINA DIDNER

Keller Williams Main Line License #TREND:60053232

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,218

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,992 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R4

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,906 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Cynwyd Elementary School
  • Bala Cynwyd Middle School
  • Lower Merion High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • College Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 027
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-00636-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,218

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Charming and bright Stone Colonial in Lower Merion's desirable College Park neighborhood. 1st Floor: Entrance hall; Living Room with wood burning fireplace opens to cozy Den/office with recessed lighting. Formal Dining Room with built in corner cupboard and chair rail; Renovated Kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances including range, dishwasher, refrigerator, built in microwave, granite counters, pantry and outside exit. A powder room and coat closet complete this floor. 2nd Floor offers gracious landing, main Bedroom with Bathroom, closet with walk up access to floored attic. Two additional family bedrooms and full hall Bathroom. Hall linen closet plus an additional hall closet. Lower level Family room, Laundry room and unfinished storage area. Terrific curb appeal and old world charm featuring hardwood floors & deep window sills. Private yard and driveway and one car Garage. Walk to schools and park and close proximity to Cynwyd Heritage Trail. *Room sizes approximate*
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1906
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1906
  • Net Sq Ft: 1906.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 246.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1906
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 17

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: LOWER MERION
  • Elementary School: CYNWYD
  • Middle School: BALA CYNWYD
  • High School: LOWER MERION
  • School District Key: 300200396851
  • Elementary School: CYNWYD
  • High School: LOWER MERION
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALA CYNWYD

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 72
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7992.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R4

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 716340
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7218.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-00636-008
  • Tax Lot: 027
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 01/13/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2014
Closed on
Jan 13, 2015
Sold by
Dresnin Michael E and Dresnin Sherrill C
Bought by
Chatterjee Amal and Liao Pnijia
Seller's Agent
Lisa Liacouras
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
NINA DIDNER
Keller Williams Main Line
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.11%
Current Estimated Value
$818,339

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$358,339
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.55%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Outstanding Balance
$245,548
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$572,791

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2002
Sold by
Dienno Michelle L
Bought by
Dresnin Michael Eric and Dresnin Sherrill Cohen
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chatterjee Amal $460,000 None Available
Dresnin Michael Eric $318,000 Commonwealth Land Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chatterjee Amal $320,000
Previous Owner Dresnin Michael Eric $259,000
Previous Owner Dresnin Sherrill Cohen $273,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/13/2015 01/13/15 Sold $460,000 -2.1% $241 / Sq Ft
11/26/2014 11/26/14 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2014 11/10/14 For Sale $469,900 -- $247 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,502 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2024 $9,502 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2023 $9,106 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2022 $8,937 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2021 $8,734 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2020 $8,521 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2019 $8,370 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2018 $8,370 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2017 $8,063 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2016 $7,973 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2015 $7,434 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
2014 $7,434 $227,530 $112,540 $114,990
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Liacouras

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Lisa Liacouras

    Compass RE

    (610) 348-7471

    52 Total Sales

    Lisa Liacouras
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    NINA DIDNER

    Keller Williams Main Line

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003461673

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-00636-008

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Bala Cynwyd 19004 Bala Cynwyd

17 W Amherst Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA

This home is located at 17 W Amherst Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 since 10 November 2014 and is currently estimated at $818,339, approximately $429 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 17 W Amherst Rd is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Cynwyd School, Bala-Cynwyd Middle School, and Lower Merion High School.

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