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#PAMC2138560, Israela Haor-Friedman, Listing Office: BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
$600,000 List price
51 Academy Rd Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
$7,125
Closing credit¹
5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,663 sqft
0.2 acres
$225 / sqft
House
Property details
About 51 Academy Rd
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. Offers will be reviewed on Wednesday 5/28 at noon.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusComing Soon
(COMING SOON)
(COMING SOON)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,663 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.19 Acres
Year built1964
ParkingAdditional Storage Area,Covered Parking, Attached Garage,Driveway
MLS #PAMC2140654
Garage2 spaces
Active DateMay 22, 2025
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Additional Storage Area,Covered Parking, Attached Garage,Driveway
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $600,000
- Price/SqFt: $225
- Annual Tax Amount: $12,148
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From Bryn Mawr Avenue, Turn onto Amherst Rd., Then turn right onto Academy Rd. First house on the right
- Year Built: 1964
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,663 SqFt
- Municipality: Lower Merion Twp
- Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
- MLS Number: PAMC2140654
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Keller Williams Main Line
- Office Phone: (610) 520-0100
- Office Email: info@mainlinekw.com
- Listing Agent: Sean M. Elstone
- Agent Phone: (610) 209-1934
- Agent Email: sean@mainlinemccann.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $290,880 | $12,148 |
| 2023 | $290,880 | $11,641 |
| 2022 | $290,880 | $11,425 |
| 2021 | $290,880 | $11,165 |
| 2020 | $290,880 | $10,892 |
| 2019 | $290,880 | $10,700 |
| 2018 | $290,880 | $10,504 |
| 2017 | $290,880 | $10,307 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Cynwyd Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.3 mi
•101 W Levering Mill Rd
7
Belmont Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.5 mi
•200 School St
8
Merion Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.3 mi
•549 S Bowman Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $174,648. Residents of Bala Cynwyd, PA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Most families are married, with kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
5%
<35k
14%
35k-100k
42%
100k-200k
39%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
20%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
37%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Talk/Personality
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 51 Academy Rd
The listing price of 51 Academy Rd property is $600,000.
The property 51 Academy Rd is a house located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 19004.
Coming Soon: 51 Academy Rd is Coming Soon. This listing has not previously been on the market, but will be on the market soon (no showings are allowed yet). A listing contract has been executed.
The nearby schools for 51 Academy Rd are: Cynwyd Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Belmont Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Merion Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Bala Cynwyd Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), James Dobson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Welsh Valley Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Roxborough High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lower Merion High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $12,148 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 51 Academy Rd has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 51 Academy Rd is 2,663 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 51 Academy Rd is 1964.
This home is located at 51 Academy Rd in Bala Cynwyd, PA and zip code 19004 in the Bala Cynwyd neighborhood. This 2,663 square foot home, which was built in 1964, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $600,000.
In April 2025 in Bala Cynwyd, PA there were 83.7% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 49 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $899,900 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.