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About this home
Welcome to 708 Harvard Road, a beautifully appointed 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom single family home. Located in the highly sought-after, award-winning Lower Merion School District, this home offers an exceptional Bala Cynwyd location with access to one of the area’s most desirable school systems. Built in 2016, this home offers a spacious, functional layout with thoughtful upgrades throughout. Featuring a stone and siding exterior, welcoming front porch, fenced yard, rear patio, finished basement, garage, and driveway parking, this home blends modern comfort with everyday convenience in a highly desirable location. Inside, the main level offers hardwood flooring, detailed trim work, and a natural flow between the living spaces. To the right, the living room features hardwood floors, crown molding, chair rail, wainscoting, and recessed lighting. To the left, the dining room continues with hardwood flooring, crown molding, chair rail, and wainscoting, creating an elegant setting for everyday meals or entertaining. The kitchen is designed for both cooking and gathering, featuring hardwood flooring, an island with seating, pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, double wall oven, range hood, pot filler, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, and a butler’s pantry flows into the dining room. The kitchen opens to the family room, where hardwood floors, recessed lighting, chair rail, wainscoting, a coffered ceiling, and gas fireplace create a warm and inviting space to relax. A mudroom off the kitchen, private study with hardwood floors, crown molding, and ceiling fan, plus a convenient powder room complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers a comfortable retreat with wall-to-wall carpeting, tray ceiling, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, and two walk-in closets with custom closet systems. The spacious primary bathroom features tile flooring, double vanity, soaking tub, walk-in shower, vaulted ceiling, and an upgraded Toto bidet with heated seat. Three additional bedrooms provide comfortable space for family, guests, or a home office, including one with walk-in closets. A full hall bathroom with tile flooring, double sinks, and a tub/shower combination serves these bedrooms. The upper level also includes a laundry room with tile flooring and attic access. The finished basement adds valuable living space with a large game room featuring wall-to-wall carpeting and recessed lighting, a fifth bedroom with an egress window, a hobby room, and a full bathroom with tile flooring and shower. The lower level also includes an active radon system, sump pump, 200 amp service, gas HVAC, and PEX plumbing. The current owners have made several thoughtful improvements, including a custom closet system in the primary closets, an extended driveway with parking for two cars, an EV charger, garage ceiling storage with hoist, smart MyQ garage opener, electrical upgrades, smart HUE LED color flood lights, and smart lights in nearly every room. The fenced backyard includes a patio, swing set, artificial grass play area, and two storage sheds. Conveniently located near local shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and everyday amenities, this home also offers easy access to I-76 for commuting throughout the Main Line, Center City, and surrounding areas. Don’t miss the opportunity to make 708 Harvard Road your next home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$400Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tom Toole III• RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester
•610-692-2228 (broker)
•ttoole555@gmail.com (broker)
Listed by Sarah Tymon Hogg• RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester
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
708 Harvard · $1,400,000
$1.45M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.45M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.3%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Attic
Soaking tub
Tub with shower
Walk-in shower
Butler's pantry
Ceiling fans
Chair railings
Combination kitchen and living area
Crown molding
Family room off kitchen
Formal dining room
Gourmet kitchen
Kitchen island
Master bathroom
Recessed lighting
Upgraded countertops
Wainscoting
Walk-in closets
Wood floors
9'+ ceilings, tray and vaulted ceilings
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the lower level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (two on upper level, one on lower level)
One half bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Range hood
Double oven
Wall oven
Stainless steel appliances
Refrigerator
Exhaust fan
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located on upper floor
Water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Zoned heating
Central air conditioning
Zoned cooling
Ceiling fans
200+ amp electric service
Fireplace
One gas fireplace with glass doors and mantel
Basement
Fully finished basement with windows and sump pump
Exterior features
Rear yard
Patio(s)
Porch(es)
Play area with play equipment
Chimney cap
Home design
Detached home
Pitched shingle roof
Stone and HardiPlank exterior
Estimated year built
Parking
Attached front-entry garage with automatic opener (1 garage space)
Driveway with space for 2 vehicles
Total of 3 garage/parking spaces
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Active radon mitigation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Fee simple ownership
Electricity and solar
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NEW CONSTRUCTION In The Highly Regarded College Park Section Of Bala Cynwyd. Rayer Builders Proudly Presents This Custom Built Family Home Featuring 3 Finished Levels With Flowing Design And Quality Craftsmanship. Within Walking Distance Of Schools and Public Transportation Including The Bala Train Station. A True Neighborhood Feeling.
BRIGHT MLS #1008001644
Oct 31, 2016
Listing Removed
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Apr 6, 2016
Listed
$859,000
$246/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 15, 2016
Sold
$125,000
$36/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008500930
Sep 2, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 27, 2008
Listed
$537,000
$154/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC491652
Feb 1, 2008
Listing Removed
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Sep 17, 2007
Listed
$572,000
$164/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,091 (+4.6%)
2025
$16,340 (+5.4%)
2024
$15,504 (+4.4%)
2023
$14,858 (+1.9%)
2022
$14,582 (+2.3%)
2021
$14,250 (+2.5%)
2020
$13,902 (+1.8%)
2019
$13,657 (+1.9%)
2018
$13,407 (+262.9%)
2017
$3,694 (−46.7%)
2015
$6,927 (+6.0%)
2014
$6,535
2013
$6,535 (+3.1%)
2011
$6,342 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,098 (+3.6%)
2009
$5,889
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
77 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,497
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,497
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400023144009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
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
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 708 Harvard
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