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Property Description
Welcome to 3 W Amherst Road, a stately detached residence in the heart of Bala Cynwyd that perfectly balances charm with proportions. Spanning 3,040 square feet of finished living space, this home offers the combination of generous square footage and a layout designed for both entertaining and comfortable daily living. Step inside to find large, airy rooms defined by hardwood floors that flow through many rooms.The main level has a formal dining room made for memorable gatherings, and an eat-in kitchen that is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a center island, a dedicated pantry, and laundry. The first floor Family Room has a brick fireplace and and sliders to the outside and beautiful gardens. In addition there ia a large light, bright Living Room. One of the standout features of this home is the impressive two- story addition. The first floor of this room offers a versatile bonus space-imagine a quiet library, a sprawling home office, a creative studio or a wonderful place to entertain enjoying the wet bar. A Powder Room completes this floor. Upstairs the Primary bedroom has large closets, custom storage and a Bathroom featuring a double sink, separate shower and bidet. There is also a Dressing Room plus an a second Primary Bathroom. Three additional good-sized bedrooms with custom closets, a hall Bathroom and two Linen Closets complete this floor. The full Basement provides additional storage and future potential for flexible space. There is also a cedar closet that has been built. Outside enjoy the private yard with gardens, patio and covered space with many skylights- which have all recently been replaced. It is enclosed by a fence for added privacy. A storage area ensures additional space when needed. While this home is already impressive in scale and stature, it offers the unique potential for you to bring your vision and finishing touches to create an absolute dream home in a premier location. All this and walking to elementary and middle school in the award winning Lower Merion School District. Close to shopping, dining,parks, Library, the Cynwyd Trail, and Center City.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3 W Amherst Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,050,000
- Taxes: $14,878 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAMC2179810
- Added to Site: 88 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Island
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Extensive Hardscape, Play Area, Secure Storage, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Roof
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway, Private
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Location
- Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
- County: MONTGOMERY
- Subdivision: BALA
- Cross Streets: Bryn Mawr Ave
- Driving Directions: Levering Mill Road to Bryn Mawr Ave to right onto W Amherst
- Location Details: Suburban
School Information
- School District: Lower Merion
- Elementary School: Cynwyd
- Middle School: Bala Cynwyd
- High School: Lower Merion
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Masonry, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full, Shelving, Space For Rooms
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Skylights
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,040
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,040 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,040 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1971
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Average
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,500
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 119.00 x 0.00
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Landscaping, Rear Yard, Vegetation Planting
- Fencing (Description): Privacy
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $262.83
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $11,397
- City/TownTax: $1,557
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,765
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $323,180
- Tax Amount: $14,878
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3040
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator in 'as is' condition, shelves in basement
- Lot Number: 142
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Gail Kardon
Sold by BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon, Dianne Giombetti
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Schools
Schools serving 3 W Amherst Rd
School District:Lower Merion School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cynwyd School 101 West Levering Mill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 | K-4 | 0.3 mi |
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School 510 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 | 5-8 | 0.3 mi |
Lower Merion High School 315 East Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Harriton Senior High School 600 N Ithan Ave, Rosemont, PA 19010 | 9-12 | 4.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3 W Amherst Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/24/2026
Sold
$1,050,000
31.41%
MLS
7/17/2026
Listed
$799,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
3 W Amherst Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (MLS# PAMC2179810) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,050,000 on August 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 3 W Amherst Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bala Cynwyd? You can browse all Bala Cynwyd real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

