5022 Sylvan Rd

Richmond, VA 23225

$635,000
Price
3
Beds
1,800 Sq. Ft.
$353 / Sq. Ft.
1,800
Sq. Ft.
$353
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Rare opportunity to own a timeless 1940s brick Cape Cod with a classic slate roof, nestled in the highly sought-after Westover Hills neighborhood. Enjoy true walkability to the local library, boutique coffee shops, and acclaimed restaurants, with easy access to Forest Hill and James River Parks. This thoughtfully maintained home boasts a comfortable and functional floor plan showcasing an array of original character details — including an elegant arched doorways, crown molding, and hardwood floors....Rare opportunity to own a timeless 1940s brick Cape Cod with a classic slate roof, nestled in the highly sought-after Westover Hills neighborhood. Enjoy true walkability to the local library, boutique coffee shops, and acclaimed restaurants, with easy access to Forest Hill and James River Parks. This thoughtfully maintained home boasts a comfortable and functional floor plan showcasing an array of original character details — including an elegant arched doorways, crown molding, and hardwood floors. Modern updates complement the home's charm, featuring stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. The screened-in porch offers a peaceful retreat perfect for year-round enjoyment. The primary bedroom is complete with a generous cedar-lined walk-in closet. The newly renovated upstairs bathroom adds a fresh, contemporary touch while honoring the home's classic aesthetic. The fully renovated basement provides exceptional versatile living space — ideal as a third bedroom, home office, or recreation room — and features a cozy fireplace, a brand-new half bathroom, and ample storage. Outside, the beautifully upgraded landscaping enhances the home's curb appeal, while the private fenced backyard area and patio creates an ideal setting for entertaining or simply relaxing with pets and loved ones. A rare blend of historic charm and modern comfort — this Westover Hills gem won't last long.
  1. Listed by Johnathon Maupin • Brokerage DRE #226037776 • Dogwood Realty Group LLC
    P: (434)-981-0199 C: (434)-981-0199 johnathon.maupin@gmail.com

Property Details for 5022 Sylvan Road

Architectural Style
Two Story
Subdivision Name
Westover Hills
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/09/2026 07:27 AM

Property Details for 5022 Sylvan Road

StatusActive
MLS #2608815
Days on Market5
Taxes$6,000 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,599 SF
CountyRichmond Independent City
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Building Information for 5022 Sylvan Road

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,599 SF

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$3,698 per month

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$3,198

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 5022 Sylvan Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Richmond
  • County Or Parish: Richmond City
  • Directions: Powhite Parkway South, Forest Hill Exit, Top of ramp LT on Forest Hill, LT on to Westover hills Blvd, 1st Left on Sylvan
  • Latitude: 37.523599
  • Longitude: -77.489504
  • Postal City: Richmond
  • Postal Code: 23225
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3134
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Unparsed Address: 5022 Sylvan Rd
  • Zoning Description: R-5
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: S006-0244-006
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,000.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $500,000.00
  • Tax Legal Description: WESTOVER HILLS L6 BJ SD 0050.00X0132.00 0000.000
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westover Hills
  • High School: Huguenot
  • Middle Or Junior School: River City
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
  • Garage Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1260.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 540.0
  • Building Area Source: Owner
  • Living Area: 1,800.00
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1515
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1515
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Type of Property: Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Details: Actual
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Unpaved Driveway
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • BathsTotal: 1.1
  • Room and Floor: Half Bath-Basement, Full Bath-Second, Laundry-Basement, Bedroom 3-Basement, Bedroom 2-Second, Primary Bedroom-Second, Kitchen-First, Dining Room-First, Living Room-First
  • Room List: Half Bath, Full Bath, Laundry, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiators
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Half Bath
  • Room Level 1: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Full Bath
  • Room Description 2: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 2: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Laundry
  • Room Level 3: Basement
  • Room Length 3: 0.0
  • Room Width 3: 0.0
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom3
  • Room Level 4: Basement
  • Room Length 4: 0.0
  • Room Width 4: 0.0
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom2
  • Room Level 5: Second
  • Room Length 5: 0.0
  • Room Width 5: 0.0
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 6: Second
  • Room Length 6: 0.0
  • Room Width 6: 0.0
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Kitchen
  • Room Level 7: First
  • Room Length 7: 0.0
  • Room Width 7: 0.0
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Dining Room
  • Room Level 8: First
  • Room Length 8: 0.0
  • Room Width 8: 0.0
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Living Room
  • Room Level 9: First
  • Room Length 9: 0.0
  • Room Width 9: 0.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Price Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 5022 Sylvan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #2608815

$635,000—
Jan 31, 2024

Sold

CVRMLS #2328049

$460,000—
Jan 29, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1526565267

$460,000

+5.6% / yr

Dec 17, 2023

Pending

CVRMLS #2328049

—
Nov 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #2328049

$475,000—
Jun 7, 2018

Sold

CVRMLS #1812160

$337,500—
May 22, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624097547

$337,500

+1.7% / yr

Apr 15, 2018

Pending

CVRMLS #1812160

—
Apr 9, 2018

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #1812160

$324,950—
Jun 30, 2016

Expired

CVRMLS #1606426

—
Mar 10, 2016

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #1606426

$344,950—
Sep 22, 2009

Expired

CVRMLS #OLD2805778

—
Feb 12, 2008

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #OLD2805778

$293,995—
Mar 30, 2006

Sold

CVRMLS #OLD2600123

$274,950—
Mar 18, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #444177408

$274,950

+18.8% / yr

Feb 6, 2006

Pending

CVRMLS #OLD2600123

—
Jan 2, 2006

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #OLD2600123

$284,950—
Mar 11, 2005

Sold

CVRMLS #OLD2501301

$229,950—
Mar 4, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #444166403

$229,950—
Jan 21, 2005

Pending

CVRMLS #OLD2501301

—
Jan 13, 2005

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #OLD2501301

$229,950—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2026

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #2608815

$635,000
01/31/2024

Sold

CVRMLS #2328049

$460,000
01/29/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1526565267

$460,000

+5.6% / yr

12/17/2023

Pending

CVRMLS #2328049

—
11/17/2023

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #2328049

$475,000
06/07/2018

Sold

CVRMLS #1812160

$337,500
05/22/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624097547

$337,500

+1.7% / yr

04/15/2018

Pending

CVRMLS #1812160

—
04/09/2018

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #1812160

$324,950
06/30/2016

Expired

CVRMLS #1606426

—
03/10/2016

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #1606426

$344,950
09/22/2009

Expired

CVRMLS #OLD2805778

—
02/12/2008

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #OLD2805778

$293,995
03/30/2006

Sold

CVRMLS #OLD2600123

$274,950
03/18/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #444177408

$274,950

+18.8% / yr

02/06/2006

Pending

CVRMLS #OLD2600123

—
01/02/2006

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #OLD2600123

$284,950
03/11/2005

Sold

CVRMLS #OLD2501301

$229,950
03/04/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #444166403

$229,950
01/21/2005

Pending

CVRMLS #OLD2501301

—
01/13/2005

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #OLD2501301

$229,950

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5022 Sylvan Road

Taxable ValueLand$147,000Additions$353,000Total$500,000
Tax Record2025$6,000 ($500 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt540 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1995ZoningR-5 SINGLE FACountyRICHMOND CITYAPNS-006-0244-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5022 Sylvan Road

This home is within Richmond City Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Westover Hills Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
River City Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Huguenot High School
Public - 9 to 12
Open High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Westover Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

River City Middle
Public6 to 8

Huguenot High School
Public9 to 12

Open High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 5022 Sylvan Road, Richmond, VA 23225

5022 Sylvan Road is a single family home for sale in Richmond, VA 23225. This property was listed for sale on April 8, 2026 by Dogwood Realty Group LLC, it's currently listed at $635,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on January 31, 2024. This listing's school district is Richmond City Public Schools. Nearby schools include Westover Hills Elementary School, River City Middle and Huguenot High School. 5022 Sylvan Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,800 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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Listing Courtesy of Dogwood Realty Group LLC, Johnathon Maupin

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