51 Academy Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 - Photo 1

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$687,500

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,663 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 51 Academy Rd

General

Sold For: $687,500
Taxes: $12,803 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAMC2140654
Added to Site: 241 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 3
Main - Full Baths: 2
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Main & Up: 5

Other Rooms

Laundry: Has Laundry

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 9
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking

Location

Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
County: Montgomery
Development Name: None Available
Subdivision: None Available
Driving Directions: From Bryn Mawr Avenue, Turn onto Amherst Rd., Then turn right onto Academy Rd. First house on the right

School Information

School District: Lower Merion

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Cape Cod
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Stone
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Block
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 2,663
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 2,663 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,663 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1964
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,421
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 140.00 x 0.00
Zoning: RES

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $225.31
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $9,864
City/TownTax: $1,297
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $1,527
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $290,880
Tax Amount: $12,803
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2663

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 307

Listed by Keller Williams Main Line, Sean M. Elstone and KW Empower, Michael R. McCann
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Schools

Schools serving 51 Academy Rd

School District:Lower Merion School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School 510 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004	5-8	0.2 mi
Cynwyd School 101 West Levering Mill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004	K-4	0.3 mi
Lower Merion High School 315 East Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003	9-12	2.2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 51 Academy Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/04/2025

Sold

$687,500

14.58%

MLS

5/22/2025

Listed

$600,000

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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.

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51 Academy Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (MLS# PAMC2140654) is a Single Family property that was sold at $687,500 on August 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 51 Academy 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.

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