Come see this beautifully improved and move-in ready home in the desirable College Park neighborhood in lovely and convenient Bala Cynwyd, Located on a quiet street with no through-traffic, this front-to-back split level features newer hardwood floors, fencing, windows, baths, and kitchen along with gas heating and cooking and an attached garage with inside access. Enter the spacious great room with high ceilings and beautiful afternoon light, open to the dining room. The eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, wood paneled appliances, a Sub Zero refrigerator and Wolf range and soft-close cabinetry. Upstairs is a master suite with full bathroom and 2 additional spacious bedrooms with a full hall bathroom. A short additional flight up is a bonus bedroom, perfect for an office or guest area with access to an attic that can accommodate all of your storage needs. The sunlit lower-level family room has an updated powder room, a bright and pleasant laundry room, and walk out access to the deck and fenced-in yard great for pets or playtime. New washer (2016) and dryer (2019), newer hot water heater (2016), lifetime limited warranty rear roof (2012), most rooms freshly painted (2019). Professionally landscaped in 2019, plus mature trees including a colorful magnolia and Japanese maple. This fine home has been meticulously maintained and upgraded and is part of the fabulous Lower Merion school district. You'll find easy access to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, I-76, and the Bala Cynwyd train station, and you'll be just minutes from Manayunk and Center City. Come join this wonderful College Park community!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
9,375 sq ftLot Size
$377Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mark Cohen• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•215-643-2500 (broker)
Bought with Marc Hammarberg• BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
Come see this renovated home! You will find new hardwood floors, a brand new heater, new air conditioning, windows, baths, and a fabulous eat-in kitchen which was completed a few years ago. This home is better than new. Nothing to do except bring your furniture and move right in. Come visit this 4 bedroom home with new carpeting. Lower level family room completely remodeled with new powder room. New washer and dryer included. Entire home has been freshly painted and new lighting fixtures have been added throughout the home. Don't miss out.
BRIGHT MLS #1009162276
May 5, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Sep 20, 2010
Listed
$429,900
$174/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003397951
May 31, 2007
Sold
$375,000
$152/sq ft
Oct 13, 2006
Listed
$375,000
$152/sq ft
Oct 13, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Feb 4, 1975
Sold
$55,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,841 (+4.6%)
2025
$9,408 (+5.4%)
2024
$8,927 (+4.4%)
2023
$8,555 (+1.9%)
2022
$8,396 (+2.3%)
2021
$8,205 (+2.5%)
2020
$8,004 (+1.8%)
2019
$7,863 (+1.9%)
2018
$7,719 (+1.9%)
2017
$7,574 (+8.4%)
2015
$6,984 (+6.0%)
2014
$6,589
2013
$6,589 (+12.7%)
2011
$5,847 (+4.0%)
2010
$5,623 (+3.6%)
2009
$5,429
Tax history for 709 Fordham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,841 (+4.6%)
2025
$9,408 (+5.4%)
2024
$8,927 (+4.4%)
2023
$8,555 (+1.9%)
2022
$8,396 (+2.3%)
2021
$8,205 (+2.5%)
2020
$8,004 (+1.8%)
2019
$7,863 (+1.9%)
2018
$7,719 (+1.9%)
2017
$7,574 (+8.4%)
2015
$6,984 (+6.0%)
2014
$6,589
2013
$6,589 (+12.7%)
2011
$5,847 (+4.0%)
2010
$5,623 (+3.6%)
2009
$5,429
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,024
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400018648005
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Built In
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 440
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 75.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,024
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 440
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $896
County Tax: $739
School Tax: $6,369
Tax Assessed Value: $213,750
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $8,004
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: CYNWYD
Middle Or Junior School: BALA CYNWYD
High School: LOWER MERION
School District Name: LOWER MERION
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Cornell
Directions: From Belmont Avenue take Vassar to right on Fordham to house on right
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,024
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,375 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400018648005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
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Schools
Cynwyd School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Lower Merion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Bala Cynwyd, PA • 19004
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$884,000 – $1.07M
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