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Property Details
Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: KW Empower
Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
Listing Agent: Jason Wittenstein
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: City
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Cleared, Interior Lot, Sloped
Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Harriton High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Welsh Valley Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Belmont Hills Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: On Rockland Ave between Highland and Price
Municipality:
Lower Merion Twp
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $255,900
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $384
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
See how this home compares to others in Lower Merion Township, PA.
This property is $490.6K less than the Median Sold Price in Lower Merion Township, PA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #PAMC2072278
Listing Office:
Office Name: KW Empower
Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
Listing Agent: Jason Wittenstein
Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
7
/10
Belmont Hills Elementary School
200 School St
Distance between this listing and this school0.27 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
7
/10
Welsh Valley Middle School
325 Tower Ln
Distance between this listing and this school0.96 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
9
/10
Harriton High School
600 N Ithan Ave
Distance between this listing and this school4.40 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Belmont Hills Elementary School
200 School St
Distance between this listing and this school0.27 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
6
/10
James Dobson Elementary School
4667 Umbria St
Distance between this listing and this school0.45 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
8
/10
Cynwyd Elementary School
101 W Levering Mill Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.06 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Welsh Valley Middle School
325 Tower Ln
Distance between this listing and this school0.96 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Green Woods Charter School
119 Rector St
Distance between this listing and this school0.86 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
6
/10
Bala Cynwyd Middle School
510 Bryn Mawr Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.97 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Harriton High School
600 N Ithan Ave
Distance between this listing and this school4.40 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Roxborough High School
6498 Ridge Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.01 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
Saul W B Agricultural School
7100 Henry Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.75 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $103,571. Typical income of Lower Merion Township, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 138 Rockland Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 138 Rockland Ave property is $255,900.
What type of property is this?
The property 138 Rockland Ave is land located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 19004.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 138 Rockland Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 138 Rockland Ave are: Belmont Hills Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Welsh Valley Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Harriton High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $384 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
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This home is located at 138 Rockland Ave in Bala Cynwyd, PA and zip code 19004 in the Bala Cynwyd neighborhood. This home sits on a 0.11 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2023 and is currently priced at $255,900.
In April 2024 more than 28 listings in Lower Merion Township, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 12 were sold below. The number of listings in Lower Merion Township, PA increased by 15.7% between March 2024 and April 2024. The median list price of listings available in April 2024 was $746,583, while the average time on the real estate market was 12 days.
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