Main Line Charm, Modern Updates & Versatile Living in Bala Cynwyd! Welcome to 24 Rock Hill Road, Bala Cynwyd - where timeless character meets modern convenience in the heart of Lower Merion Township! Perched above street level, this distinctive 1930 stone-and stucco end unit townhome offers 1,620 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, one full and one half bath, wood flooring, and flexible spaces to complement today's lifestyle. Enjoy the charm of Main Line living with easy access to Center City Philadelphia. Follow the shared stone steps to the home's elevated entrance and step inside a welcoming living room featuring wood floors, a cozy gas fireplace with mantel, and classic architectural character. Just a step down is a delightful sun-filled room surrounded by windows on three sides. Complete with radiator heat, this inviting space is perfect for a home office, reading retreat, den or peaceful sunroom. The formal dining room offers wood flooring, abundant natural light, and plenty of room for gathering with family and friends. The updated kitchen is designed for everyday convenience, featuring granite countertops, generous cabinetry, ample preparation space, updated appliances, and a new refrigerator. A rear exit provides easy access to the outdoor living area. Upstairs, you'll discover three bedrooms, all featuring wood floors. Two generously size bedrooms offer comfortable accommodations, with the front bedroom featuring two closets and the rear bedroom its own private half bath. The third bedroom is ideal for guests, a nursery, or additional workspace. An updated hall bathroom features a tub/shower combination, vanity, and large mirrors. The lower level adds even more versatility! With laundry facilities, excellent storage, mechanical systems, and an area currently used as a home office, this clean and functional space offers plenty of possibilities. A convenient ground level exit leads directly to the parking area. The built-in one car garage has been transformed into a personal workout space, complete with mirrors and air conditioning, yet offers the potential to return to garage use. Outside, enjoy a cozy rear yard with a garden area, storage shed, and a privacy fenced section-perfect for relaxing or enjoying a little fresh air. Parking for up to three vehicles adds everyday convenience. And the location? It's hard to beat! Enjoy the appea[ of Lower Merion Township and the prestigious Main Line, with easy access to Philadelphia, nearby shopping, dining, and everyday necessities. Your can even stroll to Wawa for your morning coffee!! Whether you're looking for a comfortable place to call home, flexible work from home options or a property that offers both, 24 Rock Hill Road presents an exciting opportunity. Classic charm. Modern conveniences. Main Line Location. Don't miss your chance to make this special property your own!
TownhomeProperty Type
1930Year Built
4,100 sq ftLot Size
$279Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Robin Bowers• Century 21 Advantage Gold-Trappe
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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Offer insights
24 Rock Hill Rd · $449,000
$465K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $465K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$449,000
Median list price in this area is $381,754. (15% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Brick gas fireplace
Basement with front entrance
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Heating & cooling
Radiator heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning with electric cooling
Home design
End-of-row townhouse
Parking
Driveway with 3 parking spaces
Construction
Stone and stucco construction
Stone foundation
Shed
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water
Electricity and solar
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The home at 24 Rock Hill Road offers a superb combination of generous building size, affordable price, and fast access to Philadelphia. .. all in the highly sought-after Lower Merion School District. On a formidable foundation built with locally-sourced stone by local craftsmen, the stone features are reminiscent of the early homes built on the Main Line. Recently refinished hardwood floors and original woodwork throughout are continual reminders of this space's unique charm. With multiple exterior entrances, stepping up to the primary entrance accesses a first floor that includes a full living area, dining room, enclosed front porch, and updated kitchen. The kitchen's Brazilian cherry cabinets, granite counters, and stainless appliances offer maximum storage & convenience rarely offered in similar homes. The upper level features three bedrooms (one with a half bath attached) and a full hallway bath. There is an attic space for utility / storage purposes, and a basement space that is used for laundry & workshop purposes. This home is being sold "as is" - please note that some pictures shown are older & show alternate furniture / style layouts. Owner is a PA Realtor.
The Rock Hill Road District RHR is established to encourage the redevelopment of the existing underutilized industrial corridor into an economically dynamic, attractive gateway to Lower Merion Township. The RHR is designed to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Lower Merion Township by using pedestrian-oriented design; promoting mixed-use redevelopment that is attractive and appropriate to the area; protecting existing natural features; and improving traffic flow and pedestrian and vehicular safety. These general goals and objectives include the following specific purposes: Welcome residents, visitors and workers to the Township, providing an attractive destination and link between the residential areas near the corridor and the Schuylkill Expressway, Schuylkill River and Manayunk Neighborhood of Philadelphia; Encourage location-efficient, pedestrian-oriented design and development consistent with high standards of architecture and design; Support new development that includes a diverse mix of pedestrian-compatible, higher density residential and nonresidential uses, expand economic development opportunities and minimize distances between destinations by requiring linked pedestrianways and pedestrian-oriented access; Provide incentives for the creation of mixed-use structures in keeping with the character and scale of the corridor, while using development design guidelines to promote compatibility of uses and stimulate pedestrian activity; Maintain a scale, balance and variety of residential, nonresidential and recreational uses; Promote the livability and identity of the corridor as a neighborhood by providing for dwellings, offices and other workplaces, recreational amenities and neighborhood-scale retail in close proximity to each other; Enhance the visual character and physical comfort of the district by minimizing pedestrian and vehicular conflicts and encouraging the ability of pedestrians to walk or cyclists to bike to uses within the corridor.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Day care facility
General retail
Housing-Group
Hotel / motel
Mixed use
Office
Medical office
Public service
Recreation
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
64/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 24 Rock Hill Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $330,000 and $705,000.
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