Located in the highly sought after Lower Merion Township, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath 1950 colonial offers convenient location to award winning Lower Merion schools, mainline town centers, and the city of Philadelphia. This charming, well maintained home has much to offer with spacious bedrooms, an additional family room, renovated master bath with granite double vanity and glass shower, as well as fireplaces in both the living room and master bedroom (not currently in use/working but potential for easy gas conversion). The first floor includes the living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room, which walks out to the attached garage. The unfinished basement includes a half bath, giving the space wonderful potential for a finished guest and play space. The backyard patio overlooks one of the most spacious yards in the neighborhood and is fenced in, providing a safe and private space for dogs or children to play as well as for entertaining. Updated features to the home include a new roof (2018) and insulation/storage platforms in the attic, his and her closets in the master bedroom, and new fixtures in the upstairs hall bath. New stainless steel appliances in the kitchen include a gas stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Situated on a quiet street in the heart of Bala Cynwyd, this home offers both an oasis as well as exceptional convenience for those wishing to raise a family on the mainline. In addition to being close to multiple train stations and Route76, the house is a short walk to both Cynwyd Elementary School and Bala Middle School. Within one mile of the house are General Wayne and Bala Cynwyd Parks, the Cynwyd Heritage trail, and Bala Cynwyd center. The house is also located within the Jewish Eruv. Also nearby are the Philadelphia Zoo, Please Touch Museum, Belmont Hills Pool, a variety of restaurants in Manayunk and Narberth, as well as multiple grocery stores.
Classic Brick Colonial in convenient Bala Cynwyd. Walk to Elementary & Middle schools, train, bus and more. Covered front porch leads to a sizable Living Room with fireplace. Dining Room, Family Room/Den, and eat-in Kitchen complete the first floor. Outside entrance to driveway and rear yard. One car garage accessed from the Family Room. 2nd floor has Master Bedroom with fireplace and adjoining tiled Bath; 2 additional bedrooms with hall Bath. Hardwood floors throughout have been refinished ? freshly painted interior. Laundry area is located in the basement, room for playroom, office, or exercise area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,886 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,407 (+5.4%)
2024
$9,875 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,463 (+1.9%)
2022
$9,288 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,076 (+2.5%)
2020
$8,855 (+1.8%)
2019
$8,698 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,539 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,378 (+8.4%)
2015
$7,726 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,289
2013
$7,289 (+3.1%)
2011
$7,073 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,801 (+3.6%)
2009
$6,568
Tax history for 55 Academy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,886 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,407 (+5.4%)
2024
$9,875 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,463 (+1.9%)
2022
$9,288 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,076 (+2.5%)
2020
$8,855 (+1.8%)
2019
$8,698 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,539 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,378 (+8.4%)
2015
$7,726 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,289
2013
$7,289 (+3.1%)
2011
$7,073 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,801 (+3.6%)
2009
$6,568
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
56 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,785 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,908
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400000152006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
LDR4
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR4 is a low intensity district intended for detached single-family residential homes and the preservation of the existing neighborhood character.