A QUINTESSENTIAL BALA CYNWYD HOME Welcome to 123 Penarth Rd, a stunning 6-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom stone home situated on a desirable tree-lined street in Bala Cynwyd. Built in the early c.1900s, this architecturally striking residence is filled with character, featuring detailed millwork, classic original features, leaded glass windows, and abundant natural light throughout. The welcoming main level opens with an inviting front porch and impressive foyer. It includes a formal living room anchored by a stone fireplace, a sun-filled open dining room, and a bright eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ample storage, skylights, and views of the level rear yard. The main floor also features a comfortable family room that opens directly to an outdoor patio and backyard. Upstairs, well-proportioned bedrooms offer exceptional flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The primary suite includes a private bath and walk-in closet. The third floor offers two additional bedrooms, a multi-purpose room (ideal for an office or extra bedroom), and attic storage. The semi-finished lower level provides laundry facilities along with plenty of extra storage or flexible space. This property has a truly lovely setting - Heading outdoors, enjoy a level rear yard, private driveway, and a detached one-car garage. A quaint patio off the family room is the perfect place to relax in the serene nature! Unmatched convenience, this property is located in the top-rated Lower Merion School District (near Cynwyd Elementary and Bala Cynwyd Middle School), this home is steps from Bala Cynwyd Park, the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, Regional and Amtrak service, and an exceptional local library system. Enjoy proximity to the nearby towns of Bala, Narberth and Merion, as well as the shopping at Suburban Square in Ardmore! Commuting is a breeze with quick, seamless access to Center City, Philadelphia via SEPTA's Cynwyd Line!
For sale
$1,495,000
123 Penarth Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
6beds
4,395sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.32 Acres Lot
$1,439,000 Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic original featuresAttic storageDetached one-car garageSun-filled open dining roomLevel rear yardInviting front porchLeaded glass windows
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deborah Dorsey 610-724-2880,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont 6105276400,
Listing Team: Deb Dorsey Team, Co-Listing Agent: Andrew Michael Brennan 610-348-2241,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2196274
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Crown Molding, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Improved,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Stone, Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,395
- Total interior livable area: 4,395 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,395
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Pond
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 400046324004
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cynwyd
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bala Cynwyd
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $340/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $307,380
- Annual tax amount: $14,530
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,439,000
$1.37M - $1.51M
$4,929/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+91.7%$340/sqft |
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| 3/31/2003 | Sold | $780,000$177/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,303 +5% | $307,380 |
| 2024 | $12,668 | $307,380 |
| 2023 | $12,668 +4.9% | $307,380 |
| 2022 | $12,074 +2.3% | $307,380 |
| 2021 | $11,799 +2.5% | $307,380 |
| 2020 | $11,511 +1.8% | $307,380 |
| 2019 | $11,307 +1.9% | $307,380 |
| 2018 | $11,100 +3% | $307,380 |
| 2017 | $10,772 +3.4% | $307,380 |
| 2016 | $10,414 +3.7% | $307,380 |
| 2015 | $10,044 +3% | $307,380 |
| 2014 | $9,751 +2.9% | $307,380 |
| 2013 | $9,476 +1.5% | $307,380 |
| 2012 | $9,335 +5.6% | $307,380 |
| 2011 | $8,841 +3.6% | $307,380 |
| 2010 | $8,537 +7.9% | $307,380 +2.5% |
| 2009 | $7,915 +5.1% | $300,000 |
| 2008 | $7,534 +3% | -- |
| 2007 | $7,315 +7.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $6,801 +3.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $6,549 +6.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $6,168 +5.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,827 +9.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $5,327 +9.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $4,869 +4.6% | -- |
| 1999 | $4,656 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 19004
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cynwyd
- Middle: Bala-cynwd
- District: Lower Merion
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





