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More photos to come!! Welcome to 15 Cornell Road, a beautifully updated stone twin on a quiet, tree-lined street in Bala Cynwyd's desirable College Park neighborhood. Blending timeless character with thoughtful renovations, this four-bedroom, two full and two half bath home offers comfortable living in one of Lower Merion's most sought-after communities. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, original built-ins, and an open floor plan designed for modern living. The renovated kitchen features radiant heated floors, all-new appliances, and opens seamlessly to the dining area and rear deck—perfect for entertaining or everyday life. The second floor offers three spacious bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a private half bath. The finished third floor serves as a private retreat with a large bedroom, exposed stone wall, spray foam insulation, and a beautifully designed full bath with a custom glass shower. Since 2020, the home has been extensively improved with a conversion from oil to natural gas, a new boiler, renovated bathrooms, a fully remodeled kitchen, a new rear deck and patio, and the finished third floor. Outside, enjoy a detached garage, private driveway, and landscaped yard. Just minutes from parks, shopping, dining, regional rail, and Center City Philadelphia, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of classic charm, modern updates, and an exceptional location.
TownhomeProperty Type
1930Year Built
3,500 sq ftLot Size
$417Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Caroline Masters• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Bala Cynwyd, located between City Avenue and the Schuylkill River, is a residential and commercial Bala Cynwyd neighborhood with a hillside setting and a riverfront edge. The neighborhood reads as classic Main Line: stone colonials, mid-century apartment towers, and office campuses along City Avenue. The character concentrates around City Avenue at Bala Avenue, where storefront plazas, cafés, and everyday services meet steady commuter traffic. Community pillars include the historic Bala Theatre, the Barnes Foundation’s Saint-Gaudens sculptures at the former Merion campus, and the Cynwyd Heritage Trail’s trailhead. River views and the Manayunk Bridge frame walks and bike rides. SEPTA’s Cynwyd Line station adds a rail link in a compact footprint.
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Market insights
15 Cornell Rd · $710,000
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$710,000
Median sale price in this area is $415,860. (41% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% 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
Ceiling fans
Traditional floor plan
Pantry
Built-ins
Combination kitchen and dining area
Gourmet kitchen
Skylights
Walk-in shower
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the first upper level
One bedroom on the second upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (upper levels)
Two half bathrooms (one on main level, one on upper levels total)
Kitchen
Gourmet kitchen
Stove
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry in basement
Flooring
Wood floors
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Radiator heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
200+ amp electric service
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
Exterior lighting
Sidewalks
Street lights
Front yard
Rear yard
Side yards
Landscaping
Home design
Semi-detached property
Pitched shingle roof
Fee simple ownership
Estimated year built
Property in very good condition
Not in a federal flood zone
Parking
Detached front-entry garage (1 garage space)
Paved private driveway with 2 spaces
Total of 3 garage and parking spaces
Construction
Masonry and stone construction
Stone foundation
Full basement with outside entrance, poured concrete and sump pump
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable TV and phone available
Other
No lease considered
Pets allowed with no restrictions
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to 15 Cornell Road in Bala Cynwyd. This charming, 4 Bedroom, 2 full Bathroom, 2 powder room twin home in the highly desired College Park neighborhood is waiting to tell its next story. There is a wonderful Sun Room in the front of the home which flows to the traditional Living Room with hardwood floors, a stone, wood-burning fireplace and built in bookshelves. The formal Dining Room has hardwood floors and a large window overlooking the back yard. The kitchen includes plenty of wood cabinetry, a pantry and access to the rear yard, tranquil brick patio and 1-car detached garage. The second floor includes 3 Bedrooms, one with a half bathroom, and a full hall bathroom with sink, a roomy shower, a laundry chute and a built in linen closet. The third floor has a bedroom, closets, and a spacious bathroom with sink, toilet, tub, and linen closet. The unfinished basement includes the laundry area with sink, a toilet and plenty of room for storage. Located in the award-winning Lower Merion School District with easy access to Center City, major roadways, public transportation, parks, libraries, shopping and dining, Cynwyd Heritage Trail, and much more!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,470 (+4.6%)
2025
$7,142 (+5.4%)
2024
$6,776 (+4.4%)
2023
$6,494 (+1.9%)
2022
$6,374 (+2.3%)
2021
$6,228 (+2.5%)
2020
$6,076 (+1.8%)
2019
$5,969 (+1.9%)
2018
$5,860 (+1.9%)
2017
$5,749 (+8.5%)
2015
$5,301 (+6.0%)
2014
$5,002
2013
$5,002 (+3.1%)
2011
$4,854 (+4.0%)
2010
$4,667 (+3.6%)
2009
$4,507
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,703
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,703
Year built
1930
Style
Townhouse
County
Montgomery County
APN
400012480008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
MDR1
Medium Density Residential Districts
MDR1 is a medium intensity residential district including single-family residential homes detached, twins, and duplexes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
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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Historical weather
Bala Cynwyd, PA • 19004
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Bala Cynwyd. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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