$600,000

51 Academy Rd Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Bala Cynwyd Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,425/month

Total Views 5,115
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,663 Sq Ft
$225 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Cynwyd School Rated A+
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

51 Academy Rd is a 2,663 sqft, 5-bed, 2.5-bath home sitting on a large corner lot, just off Conshohocken State Rd in Bala Cynwyd. This property is ideal for a discerning buyer looking to customize their dream home while benefiting from the award-winning Lower Merion school district and enjoying a convenient location close to sprawling parks, popular shopping centers, Rt-1, and I-76. Charming curb appeal is already taken care of with lush shrubbery, mature trees, and a manicured lawn. An oversized driveway at the front leads to a fenced patio, while the side driveway leads to the 2-car garage. Inside, there's great natural light throughout from tall windows at the front and back of the home. The large overall dimensions allow for a flexible layout with open and airy spaces. Property has sustained fire damage. Enter at your own risk. Waiver required for access. Please submit all offers by Tuesday 5/27 at 8pm. Offers will be reviewed on Wednesday 5/28 at 10am.

Listing Agent

Sean Elstone

Keller Williams Main Line License #AB069062

Keller Williams Main Line

Co-Listing Agent

Michael McCann

KW Empower License #AB049770L

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,803

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 8,421 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 7 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,663 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 307
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-00148-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,803

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2025-05-22
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Remarks Public: 51 Academy Rd is a 2,663 sqft, 5-bed, 2.5-bath home sitting on a large corner lot, just off Conshohocken State Rd in Bala Cynwyd. This property is ideal for a discerning buyer looking to customize their dream home while benefiting from the award-winning Lower Merion school district and enjoying a convenient location close to sprawling parks, popular shopping centers, Rt-1, and I-76. Charming curb appeal is already taken care of with lush shrubbery, mature trees, and a manicured lawn. An oversized driveway at the front leads to a fenced patio, while the side driveway leads to the 2-car garage. Inside, there's great natural light throughout from tall windows at the front and back of the home. The large overall dimensions allow for a flexible layout with open and airy spaces. Property has sustained fire damage. Enter at your own risk. Waiver required for access. Please submit all offers by Tuesday 5/27 at 8pm. Offers will be reviewed on Wednesday 5/28 at 10am.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 2663
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2663
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 225.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2663
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 51

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 9
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 7

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LOWER MERION
  • School District Key: 300200396851
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 140.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8421.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 9864.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12803.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-00148-001
  • Tax Lot: 307
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2663
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

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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
2024 $12,148 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
2023 $11,641 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
2022 $11,426 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
2021 $11,166 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
2020 $10,893 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
2019 $10,701 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
2018 $10,700 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
2017 $10,307 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
2016 $10,194 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
2015 $9,505 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
2014 $9,505 $290,880 $114,400 $176,480
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $600,000 -- $225 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC2140654

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-00148-001

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Bala Cynwyd 19004 Bala Cynwyd

51 Academy Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Homes for Sale in Bala Cynwyd, PA

This home is located at 51 Academy Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 and is currently priced at $600,000, approximately $225 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 51 Academy 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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