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Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Eva Johns• Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate
This adorable home is charming and cheerful in a wonderful location two blocks from Buie’s Market. With a buttercup yellow exterior and arched interior doorways, plus a backyard perfect for gardening, playing and pets, there’s much to love and potential to make it your own. The basement den with a full bath could be a playroom, office or classroom. There’s room for a hobby area in the laundry, and the garage has plenty of storage for recreational and yard equipment. Owner improvements include: roof and H2O heater 2019; HVAC (heat & air) and fresh exterior paint 2020; and some fresh paint on M/L 2021.
Public Records
Mar 24, 2014
Sold
$235,000
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 28, 2010
Sold
$187,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 4, 2009
Sold
$316,000
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 14, 2003
Sold
$215,000
$114/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 2000
Sold
$175,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 26, 1998
Sold
$155,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 1989
Sold
$112,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,944 (+9.0%)
$143,400 + $305,200
$448,600
2024
$4,538 (+6.8%)
$143,400 + $180,100
$323,500
2022
$4,250 (+22.8%)
2021
$3,462 (+8.1%)
$143,400 + $124,900
$268,300
2020
$3,201 (−0.7%)
$123,900 + $107,900
$231,800
2019
$3,224 (+5.3%)
$123,900 + $107,900
$231,800
2018
$3,062
$123,900 + $107,900
$231,800
2017
$3,062 (+0.4%)
$123,900 + $107,900
$231,800
2016
$3,051 (+1.5%)
$123,900 + $107,900
$231,800
2015
$3,005 (+3.1%)
$120,488 + $111,452
$231,940
2014
$2,914
$120,488 + $111,452
$231,940
Tax history for 711 Sylvan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,944 (+9.0%)
$143,400 + $305,200
$448,600
2024
$4,538 (+6.8%)
$143,400 + $180,100
$323,500
2022
$4,250 (+22.8%)
2021
$3,462 (+8.1%)
$143,400 + $124,900
$268,300
2020
$3,201 (−0.7%)
$123,900 + $107,900
$231,800
2019
$3,224 (+5.3%)
$123,900 + $107,900
$231,800
2018
$3,062
$123,900 + $107,900
$231,800
2017
$3,062 (+0.4%)
$123,900 + $107,900
$231,800
2016
$3,051 (+1.5%)
$123,900 + $107,900
$231,800
2015
$3,005 (+3.1%)
$120,488 + $111,452
$231,940
2014
$2,914
$120,488 + $111,452
$231,940
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,878
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Forsyth County
APN
6826114306
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS12
Residential Single Family District
The RS-12 District is primarily intended to accommodate moderate density single family detached dwellings in suburban and urban areas.; This district is intended for application in GMAs 2 and 3, and may be suitable for Metro Activity Centers where public facilities, including public water and sewer, public roads, parks, and other governmental support services, are available.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Description: Basement Garage
Parking Features: Garage, Basement
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Basement Information
Basement YN: Yes
Has Basement
Basement: Finished, Basement
Basement Area: 514
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Attic Description: Access Only
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Fencing: Fenced
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Guest House Information
No
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1950
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,882
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Block
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,335.14
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater: Gas
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
HOA Information
Association: Winston-Salem
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: From 5 Points to Stratford Road; L-Robinhood; L-Sylvan
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Buena Vista
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,878
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Forsyth County
APN: 6826114306
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Whitaker Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Wiley Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Reynolds High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Winston Salem, NC • 27104
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$546,000 – $660,000
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