20 Bala Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
$565,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,018 Sq. Ft.
$280 / Sq. Ft.
2,018
Sq. Ft.
$280
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 8/26/22
Closed 8/26/22
Description
20 Bala Ave is a stately, beautiful three story home on a corner lot located in one of the best school districts in the country, Lower Merion. Built in the early 1900’s, this impressive stone home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over four decades, preserving many of the homes' original artisanal details. From the hardwood floors to the leaded glass windows to the panel moulding, those who enjoy homes from a time where beauty was an integral part of home construction will appreciate...20 Bala Ave is a stately, beautiful three story home on a corner lot located in one of the best school districts in the country, Lower Merion. Built in the early 1900’s, this impressive stone home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over four decades, preserving many of the homes' original artisanal details. From the hardwood floors to the leaded glass windows to the panel moulding, those who enjoy homes from a time where beauty was an integral part of home construction will appreciate 20 Bala Ave. The front door opens to an enclosed stone front porch with hardwood floors and replacement casement windows for a nice breeze. This room is large enough to function as a sitting area as well as a receiving room for coats, shoes, books and bags. Intricate glass doors open from the porch to the living room featuring original windows, a gorgeous wood staircase with under-stair storage, original moulding, handsome hardwood floors and a wood burning fireplace. The dining room is flooded with natural light by a wall of original leaded glass windows and provides a proper eating area for both formal and everyday occasions. A small butlers pantry connects the kitchen to the dining room, allowing for extra storage space for servingware, kitchen overflow and sorting mail. The eat-in kitchen has plenty of wooden cabinets with space for a table, a 4 burner gas range, dishwasher, and a built-in stainless steel fridge with a pantry to the right. A door off the kitchen opens onto a small wooden porch and a gardening shed, perfect for all the tools needed to tend the surrounding gardens. The yard is completely fenced in and offers both grass and mature plantings. 20 Bala Ave has 2 staircases, a formal front stair in the living room and a back staircase from the kitchen. The second floor has a generous landing at the top of the stairs and offers 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths, along with several deep closets. The front bedroom has an attached bonus room with a door to one of the full baths, creating an ensuite with dressing room. The back bedroom on this floor has an extra seating area as well as a door to a small balcony overlooking the backyard. From the second floor landing you will find a door that opens to a third staircase leading to the top floor. This floor offers 2 more big bedrooms, a full bath with clawfoot tub, an enormous storage closet, and a kitchenette, making it a perfect space for an au pair or guests looking for apartment style privacy. For those who prefer to convert the kitchenette back to a bedroom, 20 Bala would offer 6 full sized bedrooms or a third floor living room. The basement provides a ton of extra storage space as well as a laundry room with walk out access to the backyard. What's more, the house comes with a detached garage and parking area providing 3 car parking. Located in the Lower Merion School district just minutes away from public trans lines in to Philadelphia and all the mainline has to offer, 20 Bala Ave is an amazing home in a perfect location.
Listing Agent
![Liz Clark]()
liz.clark@compass.comP: (610)-324-9860
Property Details for 20 Bala Avenue
Tax ID Number
40-00-03308-009
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeTwin/Semi-Detached
StyleTraditional
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 08/27/2022 12:02 AM
Property Details for 20 Bala Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAMC2045300 |
| Days on Market | 21 |
| Taxes | $6,114 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 AC / 6,381 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
Building Information for 20 Bala Avenue
Stories3Residences-Year Built1920Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,381 SF
Property Information for 20 Bala Avenue
Location
Location
- School District Name: LOWER MERION
- School District County ID: 300200396851
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- High School: LOWER MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: MONTGOMERY
- MLS Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $155,670
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $610
- City Town Tax: $652
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 1101
- Zoning: R6A
- Tax Lot: 277
- School Tax: $4,851
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,018.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,018.00
- Total SQFT: 2,018.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Walkout Stairs, Windows
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 42.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Fencing: Fully
- Parcel ID: 717065
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Soaking Tub, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Brick
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://alcovevideo.com/20-bala-ave
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: lizclarkrealestate.com
Property History for 20 Bala Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 20 Bala Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$70,100Additions$85,570Total$155,670
Tax Record2023$6,501 ($542 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,018 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,018 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,381 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningR6ACountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-03308-00-9Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 20 Bala Avenue
This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cynwyd School PublicK to 4 | ||
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Lower Merion High School Public9 to 12 | ||
BLACK ROCK MS Public5 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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