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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,862 sqft$311/sqft
5117 Sylvan Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,599 sq ftLot Size
1949Year Built
$311/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to this charming cape cod located in Westover Hills! As you enter the home, you will be greeted by the large dining area. Walk through the beautiful archways to find the kitchen with tons of storage and beautiful wood cabinets. The great room has cathedral ceilings, built-ins, and a cozy gas fireplace- a perfect place to gather around. And then, step into the 4 seasons sunroom where you will enjoy the light flooding into the space. 2 bedrooms and a full bath complete the downstairs. Head...Welcome to this charming cape cod located in Westover Hills! As you enter the home, you will be greeted by the large dining area. Walk through the beautiful archways to find the kitchen with tons of storage and beautiful wood cabinets. The great room has cathedral ceilings, built-ins, and a cozy gas fireplace- a perfect place to gather around. And then, step into the 4 seasons sunroom where you will enjoy the light flooding into the space. 2 bedrooms and a full bath complete the downstairs. Head upstairs to the primary suite where laundry, updated bathroom, and storage are steps away. Highlights of this home are plenty of storage, encapsulated crawl space, and tons of light. The beautiful low-maintenance yard is professionally landscaped with irrigation. Yard blooms in the spring and you will find Azaleas, Redbud, Dogwood, Rhododendron, Hydrangeas, Rosemary and Viburnum to name a few. Just a short walk to shops and restaurants! Don't wait, schedule your showing at this Westover Hills charmer!
  • Listed by: Elexis Braxton Coleman 804.517.4548 elexis@riverfoxrealty.com Brokerage DRE #226028879 • River Fox Realty LLC
Listing closed: 03/28/2024 12:00 AM • Source: CVRMLS, MLS#: 2404827

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of River Fox Realty LLC, Elexis Braxton Coleman

Sold By The Steele Group, Betsy Dotterer

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Property Information for 5117 Sylvan Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,952 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Subdivision Name: Westover Hills
  • Waterfront Features: Walkto Water
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,599 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Richmond
  • City Region: Westover Hills
  • County Or Parish: Richmond City
  • Directions: Continue onto Forest Hill Ave, Turn onto Westover Hills Blvd North, Turn left onto Sylvan Rd
  • Latitude: 37.525235
  • Longitude: -77.491491
  • Postal City: Richmond
  • Postal Code: 23225
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3039
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Topography: Level
  • Unparsed Address: 5117 Sylvan Rd
  • Zoning Description: R-5
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: S006-0216-021
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,952.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $496,000.00
  • Tax Legal Description: WESTOVER HILLS L20 BH SD 0050.00X0132.00 0000.000
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westover Hills
  • High School: Huguenot
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thompson
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: On Street
  • Garage Parking Features: On Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,862.00
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
  • 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: 1949
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • CLIP: 6,629,855,930
  • Development Name: Westover Hills
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler Irrigation, Storage, Shed
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • BathsTotal: 2.0
  • Room and Floor: Florida Room-First, Great Room-First, Kitchen-First, Additional Room-First, Dining Room-First, Laundry-Second, Primary Bedroom-Second, Bedroom 3-First, Bedroom 2-First, Full Bath-Second, Full Bath-First
  • Room List: Florida Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Additional Room, Dining Room, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Full Bath
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Builtin Features, Bedroomon Main Level, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Dining Area, Double Vanity, Fireplace, Granite Counters, Pantry
  • Levels: Oneand One Half
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Stoop
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Florida Room
  • Room Description 1: 4 Seasons Sunroom
  • Room Level 1: First
  • Room Length 1: 0.0
  • Room Width 1: 0.0
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Great Room
  • Room Description 2: HW, Ceiling Fan, Fireplace
  • Room Level 2: First
  • Room Length 2: 0.0
  • Room Width 2: 0.0
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
  • Room Description 3: Granite, HW, Pantry, SS
  • Room Level 3: First
  • Room Length 3: 0.0
  • Room Width 3: 0.0
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Additional Room
  • Room Description 4: Kitchen Bar Area, HW
  • Room Level 4: First
  • Room Length 4: 0.0
  • Room Width 4: 0.0
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Dining Room
  • Room Description 5: Chandelier, HW
  • Room Level 5: First
  • Room Length 5: 0.0
  • Room Width 5: 0.0
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Laundry
  • Room Level 6: Second
  • Room Length 6: 0.0
  • Room Width 6: 0.0
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Description 7: HW, Washer and Dry, Storage
  • Room Level 7: Second
  • Room Length 7: 0.0
  • Room Width 7: 0.0
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Bedroom3
  • Room Description 8: HW
  • Room Level 8: First
  • Room Length 8: 0.0
  • Room Width 8: 0.0
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Bedroom2
  • Room Description 9: HW
  • Room Level 9: First
  • Room Length 9: 0.0
  • Room Width 9: 0.0
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Full Bath
  • Room Description 10: Shower
  • Room Level 10: Second
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Full Bath
  • Room Description 11: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 11: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 5117 Sylvan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 28, 2024

Sold

CVRMLS #2404827

$578,700
Mar 11, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530022990

$578,700

+8.8% / yr

Mar 4, 2024

Pending

CVRMLS #2404827

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/28/2024

Sold

CVRMLS #2404827

$578,700
03/11/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530022990

$578,700

+8.8% / yr

03/04/2024

Pending

CVRMLS #2404827

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

Public Records for 5117 Sylvan Road

Taxable ValueLand$147,000Additions$433,000Total$580,000
Tax Record2026$6,960 ($580 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,862 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,862 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,621 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1995ZoningR-5 SINGLECountyRICHMOND CITYAPNS-006-0216-021

Schools near 5117 Sylvan Road

This home is within Richmond City Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5117 Sylvan Road, Richmond, VA 23225
$578,700
3
1,862
6,599
$556,000
3
1,391
6,599
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1.5
1,422
6,621
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