5116 Sylvan Road

Closed 5/29/12
Closed 5/29/12
Exterior Front - Welcome home to 5116 Sylvan Road! With a beautiful updated kitchen, 3 Bbdrooms and 2.5 renovated baths, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a shady deck, large yards, and off-street Parking, it's the perfect mix of city convenience and suburban comfort!
Living Room - Large, Bright LIVING ROOM, located to the right of the entryway, with beautiful hardwood floors, leads into the dining room. This floor plan has great, circular flow.
Dining Room - DINING ROOM, located just off kitchen and living room, with hardwood floors, chair rail and beautiful chandelier.
Kitchen - Sophisticated KITCHEN, renovated from top to bottom with recessed lights, crown molding and new cabinets, granite counters and ceramic tile backsplash and floor.
Kitchen - The KITCHEN counter is extended, perfect for stools to make a cozy eat-in area. With the laundry room beyond and access to the deck and back yard, space is laid-out for fun and function.
Den/Family/Great Room - FAMILY ROOM located to the left of the entryway and with access to the kitchen, features crown molding, classic paneled walls, a stacked-stone woodburning fireplace with an extended hearth bench, and hardwood floors.
Master Bedroom - MASTER BEDROOM on second floor features gleaming hardwood floors, a versatile alcove, and en suite renovated bathroom with large walk-in closet.
Master Bath - En suite MASTER BATH with large closet, renovated ceramic shower with glass door, tile floor, and updated oversized vanity with granite.
Bedroom - One of two addtional BEDROOMS off of the large second floor landing. You will be pleasantly surprised by the unexpectedly large closets and bright hardwood floors!
Other - Updated HALL BATH with ceramic tiled tub/shower combo and large vanity.
Exterior Back - Large DECK with built-in bench, attached shed, and access to the kitchen through the laundry room is the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining!
Yard/Garden - Fully fenced, flat BACKYARD with plenty of space for gardening, play, or projects. There are 2 off-street parking spaces off the alley.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$257,000
3 beds2,072 sqft$124/sqft
5116 Sylvan Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,534 sq ftLot Size
1963Year Built
$124/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

What a value! This Westover Hills home has been carefully renovated and is truly move-in ready with stunning hardwood floors and neutral paint throughout. Classic formal living and dining rooms plus a more casual family room (complete w wood-burning, stone-surround fireplace!) offer plenty of multi-purpose space. Kitchen has been renovated w new cabinetry, granite counter tops, tile, bar/eat-in area. All baths have also been beautifully renovated. Three upstairs bedrooms are spacious with TONS of...What a value! This Westover Hills home has been carefully renovated and is truly move-in ready with stunning hardwood floors and neutral paint throughout. Classic formal living and dining rooms plus a more casual family room (complete w wood-burning, stone-surround fireplace!) offer plenty of multi-purpose space. Kitchen has been renovated w new cabinetry, granite counter tops, tile, bar/eat-in area. All baths have also been beautifully renovated. Three upstairs bedrooms are spacious with TONS of closet space. Master suite is large w/stunning attached bath with tile floors, granite vanity, walk-in closet. Other bedrooms are spacious with large closets and share a renovated bath and additional hall closet. Well-landscaped yard w front porch, deck, privacy fence, off-street parking!
  • Listed by: Jennie Barrett Shaw • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 05/28/2012 08:00 PM • Source: CVRMLS, MLS#: 1208514

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$685,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

102.2%

Richmond, VA

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Property Information for 5116 Sylvan Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,600 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Richmond Independent City
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Subdivision Name: Westover Hills
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County Or Parish: Richmond City
  • City Region: Westover Hills
  • Zoning Description: R-5 Single Family
  • Directions: Traveling East on Forest Hill Avenue, turn LEFT on Prince Arthur Rd, then LEFT on Sylvan. 5116 is on LEFT.
  • Postal City: Richmond
  • Unparsed Address: 5116 Sylvan Road
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Postal Code: 23225
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3040
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,600.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 300000
  • Tax Block: SD
  • Tax Legal Description: WESTOVER HILLS L3 BK SD 50.00X132.00
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: S0060241003
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westover Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thompson
  • High School: Huguenot
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Garage Parking Features: Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area: 2072.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories Total: 2
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • New Construction: No
  • CLIP: 8,287,205,138
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Photos Count: 12
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Shed
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Bath in Master Bedroom, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
  • BathsTotal: 2.1

Property History for 5116 Sylvan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2012

Sold

CVRMLS #1208514

$257,000—
May 12, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #444225405

$257,000

-5.2% / yr

Apr 1, 2012

Expired

CVRMLS #1123987

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2012

Sold

CVRMLS #1208514

$257,000
05/12/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #444225405

$257,000

-5.2% / yr

04/01/2012

Expired

CVRMLS #1123987

—

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

Public Records for 5116 Sylvan Road

Taxable ValueLand$147,000Additions$468,000Total$615,000
Tax Record2026$7,380 ($615 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,091 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,091 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,621 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1995ZoningR-5 SINGLECountyRICHMOND CITYAPNS-006-0241-003

Schools near 5116 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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$350,000
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