138 ROLLING RD Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,596 sqft
Price per Sqft $394
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAMC2146718
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,596
Year Built 1940
Available Date 2025-07-09
Annual Tax Amount $13,881
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.374 Acres
Acres 0.37
Lot Dimensions 170.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Set on an oversized .37-acre lot with a picturesque stream and lush, established plantings, the home feels like a tranquil retreat while still being just minutes from Center City Philadelphia. A private driveway crosses the stream and leads to a timeless center hall Colonial with a stone and wood siding exterior, original hardwood floors throughout, and excellent flow across the main living spaces. The layout is highly functional and livable, with open sightlines and great connectivity across the first floor. The living room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, is a favorite spot for reading or playing piano, while the adjacent family room is perfect for game nights and movie watching. The dining room and kitchen offer generous space for family meals and entertaining, and a covered side porch opens to the backyard—ideal for outdoor dining, grilling, or evenings around a fire pit.
Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms offer exceptional closet space, along with two full bathrooms and a walk-up attic with expansion potential. A first-floor powder room and laundry add convenience, while the basement is clean, dry, and unfinished with an outside exit—perfect for storage or future finishing.
This rare property is one of only about 20 homes with private gated access to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, creating a unique lifestyle opportunity. Walk to the Bala Cynwyd Playground, sports fields, tennis courts, and the Cynwyd Club, a private swim, squash, and tennis club. Cynwyd Elementary and Bala Cynwyd Middle School—both part of the award-winning Lower Merion School District—are an easy walk away, with sidewalks and crossing guards for added safety. The SEPTA Cynwyd Station is also within walking distance, providing quick access to Center City for work, dining, arts, and entertainment. Manayunk is just a short bike ride away via the trail.
Additional highlights include central air, a wood-burning fireplace, a newer roof installed in 2019 with architectural shingles, a radon mitigation system, a Tesla Level 2 EV charger, a subpanel with manual transfer switch for a generator, and a full basement waterproofing system with French drain and sump pumps. Freshly painted wood siding and trim complete the classic curb appeal.
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with no through traffic, this home represents a rare opportunity to enjoy the walkability, natural beauty, and timeless character that define the best of Bala Cynwyd living.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Zoning RES SINGLE FAM
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood
Equipment Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Water Access N
Roof Type Asphalt
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Lower Merion
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 40-00-52492-001
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Horse Property N
Special Listing Condition Standard
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