Welcome to 56 Allendale Road, a beautifully updated home tucked into the heart of Penn Wynne, one of Wynnewood’s most charming and walkable neighborhoods. With its tree-lined streets, beautiful homes full of character, neighbors out walking dogs and kids riding bikes, Penn Wynne offers that storybook sense of community that makes the move to the suburbs so appealing. Inside, the home strikes the perfect balance between classic character and modern-day comfort. Warm, inviting living spaces are anchored by a gas fireplace, while significant improvements during the current ownership mean so much of the heavy lifting has already been done. Updates include central air, full exterior siding replacement, an upgraded 200-amp electrical system, a remodeled garage and laundry area, and a newer water heater, among additional improvements. Outside is where this property becomes truly special. The recently transformed backyard was regraded and enhanced with a new patio, creating a beautiful extension of the home for entertaining, play and everyday life. A picturesque creek winds through the property, with a charming bridge connecting the backyard spaces—an unexpected detail that gives the setting an almost storybook quality. Picture summer dinners on the patio, kids exploring the yard, cocktails with friends, or quiet mornings surrounded by mature greenery. It’s the kind of outdoor space that feels incredibly special, particularly in such a walkable neighborhood. And then there’s Penn Wynne itself. This is a neighborhood where people know their neighbors, sidewalks actually get used, and an afternoon can mean walking to the park, meeting friends nearby or simply taking a stroll through the beautiful residential streets. You get the charm and community of a true neighborhood while remaining incredibly convenient to the Main Line and Philadelphia. 56 Allendale is more than a move-in-ready home—it’s an opportunity to step right into the Penn Wynne lifestyle. Thoughtfully updated, full of character, and complete with a backyard that feels like a little world of its own, this is one you won’t want to miss. Photos of new backyard renovation will be uploaded by Thursday 10/22
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$473Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Libby Cefaly Fuerman• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
•610-649-4500 (broker)
•wendy.civitella@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Robin Gordon• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
City Avenue, located between Bala Cynwyd and Overbrook, is a commercial and residential Penn Wynne neighborhood with a high-rise skyline and a fast-moving boulevard rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at City Avenue and Monument Road, where office towers, hotel lobbies, and sidewalk-level eateries meet constant traffic and SEPTA bus stops. Landmark staples include the historic Bala Theatre, the Barnes Foundation’s Saint Joseph’s University campus gallery spaces, and the long-running City Avenue Special Services District streetscape. Architecture shifts from mid-century apartment buildings and corporate campuses to quieter side streets with stone twins. Pocket greenspaces and the Cynwyd Heritage Trail add a softer edge to the corridor. Daily life orbits around commuting, campus events, and errands along the avenue.
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Market insights
56 Allendale Rd · $899,000
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$899,000
Median sale price in this area is $568,824. (37% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
One fireplace
Partially finished basement
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom on the main level
Heating & cooling
Central heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning with electric cooling
Home design
Detached home
Parking
Attached garage with inside access
Construction
Masonry construction
Stone foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water
Electricity and solar
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Beautiful stone colonial in convenient location in prime Wynnewood neighborhood. Home sits on picturesque landscaped grounds with mature trees and plantings and features a brand new deck overlooking the tranquil creek with new private bridge which leads to spacious flat backyard. Wood floors and new windows throughout home. Foyer welcomes you to the expansive living room with oversized windows with deep windowsills and a wood burning fireplace which is flanked by built-in bookcases. Dining room is sun-filled with gorgeous french doors which lead to the easy-care deck overlooking grounds. Kitchen has white cabinets, striking glass tile backsplash, neutral countertops and separate eat-in area and door to welcoming deck. Laundry room is conveniently located on main level with interior access to storage garage. The main bedroom with wood floors on second level has private bathroom with updated double sink vanity, new windows, wood floors and three separate closets. Three other bedrooms all with wood floors, new windows and with nicely updated hall bath complete second level. This home has it all with a wonderful location, beautiful neighborhood, excellent schools, convenient to multiple shopping and dining areas, easy access to major transportation routes and transit options.
BRIGHT MLS #1003351977
Nov 22, 2000
Sold
$251,500
$132/sq ft
Sep 1, 2000
Listing Removed
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Sep 1, 2000
Listed
$251,500
$132/sq ft
Well-Maintained Stone Colonial In Excellent Neighborhood. Close To Shopping Recreation & Schools. Lovely Hardwood Flooring In Large Liv Rm & Din Rm. Cozy Bkft Rm Off Kitchen. Spacious Brs. Partially Finished Lower Level. Wonderful Rear Yard W/ Deck Off Kitchen Ready For Immediate Occupancy. Back Of Garage Converted To Laundry Rm.
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC421982
Sep 1, 2000
Listing Removed
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Aug 1, 2000
Listed
$269,900
$142/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC643154
Aug 1, 2000
Listing Removed
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Apr 28, 2000
Listed
$269,900
$142/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC398870
Jun 30, 1997
Listing Removed
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Mar 21, 1997
Listed
$255,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1985
Sold
$129,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,570 (+4.6%)
2025
$9,149 (+5.4%)
2024
$8,681 (+4.4%)
2023
$8,319 (+1.9%)
2022
$8,165 (+2.3%)
2021
$7,979 (+2.5%)
2020
$7,784 (+1.8%)
2019
$7,647 (+1.9%)
2018
$7,507 (+1.9%)
2017
$7,365 (+8.4%)
2015
$6,792 (+6.0%)
2014
$6,408
2013
$6,408 (+3.1%)
2011
$6,218 (+4.0%)
2010
$5,979 (+3.6%)
2009
$5,774
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,899
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,899
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400000380003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
LDR3
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR3 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
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wynnewood, PA • 19096
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,060 per month, based on comparable rentals
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