A Buena Vista Doll House located on a .48 ac lot! This 3 BR home boasts sunlit rooms throughout! Large LR w/wood FP & picture window. Formal DR off charming Kit w/butcher block counter tops, newer appliances & white cabs. Sunrm provides cozy space between main house & large 2-Car garage w/storage. LL has outstanding potential for additional BR or Playrm w/wood burning FP. (LL Playroom not included in Sq. Ft.) Waterproofed basement! Fenced yard! Plenty of off street parking! Don't Miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$328Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cathy Richardson• Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate
Bought with Lloyd Dillon• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty
FOR COMP PURPOSES ONLY. Property was part of an estate and sold "as is". Maintained home, but in need of cosmetic updates. Extra adjacent half lot (LOT# 012R)included in this sale. Full unfinished basement with FP. Spacious living areas. Eat in Kitchen with pantry. Breezeway / sunroom off of Kitchen. Large 2 car attached garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,653 (+10.1%)
$157,500 + $355,400
$512,900
2024
$5,134 (+6.8%)
$157,500 + $208,500
$366,000
2022
$4,809 (+1.8%)
$157,500 + $208,500
$366,000
2021
$4,722 (+46.5%)
$157,500 + $208,500
$366,000
2020
$3,223 (−0.7%)
$102,100 + $131,300
$233,400
2019
$3,246 (+5.3%)
$102,100 + $131,300
$233,400
2018
$3,083
$102,100 + $131,300
$233,400
2017
$3,083 (+9.6%)
$102,100 + $131,300
$233,400
2016
$2,812 (−2.5%)
$102,100 + $131,300
$233,400
2015
$2,884 (+3.3%)
$99,225 + $114,426
$213,651
2014
$2,791
$99,225 + $114,426
$213,651
Tax history for 851 Sylvan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,653 (+10.1%)
$157,500 + $355,400
$512,900
2024
$5,134 (+6.8%)
$157,500 + $208,500
$366,000
2022
$4,809 (+1.8%)
$157,500 + $208,500
$366,000
2021
$4,722 (+46.5%)
$157,500 + $208,500
$366,000
2020
$3,223 (−0.7%)
$102,100 + $131,300
$233,400
2019
$3,246 (+5.3%)
$102,100 + $131,300
$233,400
2018
$3,083
$102,100 + $131,300
$233,400
2017
$3,083 (+9.6%)
$102,100 + $131,300
$233,400
2016
$2,812 (−2.5%)
$102,100 + $131,300
$233,400
2015
$2,884 (+3.3%)
$99,225 + $114,426
$213,651
2014
$2,791
$99,225 + $114,426
$213,651
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,449
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Forsyth County
APN
6826124751
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 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: 2
Garage Description: Attached Garage
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 2
Basement Information
Basement YN: Yes
Has Basement
Basement: Unfinished, Basement
Basement Area: 1496
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Room 1
Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10ft 11in x 12ft 4in
Room 2
Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14ft 9in x 20ft 2in
Room 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10ft 10in x 14ft 7in
Room 4
Type: Sunroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 15ft 9in
Room 5
Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10ft 7in x 10ft 10in
Room 6
Type: Playroom
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 19ft 6in x 25ft 11in
Room 7
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10ft 11in x 11ft 6in
Room 8
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11ft 1in x 14ft 5in
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Attic Description: Pulldown Stairs
Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Dead Bolt(s), Pantry, Solid Surface Counter
Exterior
Exterior Features
Other Equipment: Sump Pump
Fencing: Fenced
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Number: 011,12R
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.48
Land Information
Land Description: Fence(s), Level
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1953
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Living Room
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: 2nd Dryer Connection, 2nd Washer Connection, Dryer Connection, In Basement, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Building Information
Building Area Total: 3,171
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,603
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association: Winston-Salem
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Whitaker
Middle Or Junior School: Wiley
High School: Reynolds
Location Details
Directions: Stratford Rd to L on Robinhood. L on Sylvan; house on Left.
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Buena Vista
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,449
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Forsyth County
APN: 6826124751
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
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Schools
Whitaker Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Wiley Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
Reynolds High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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Estimated sale price
$522,000 – $632,000
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