OPPORTUNITY to own a home with enough acreage for possibly putting in 1 or more homes. .. .Horses? Gardening? Family Compound? Set down a quiet country lane this 12.57 acre parcel currently has a home which was built in 1875 and has been completely renovated. Open kitchen with exposed beams and wood stove. Hardwood floors on first floor. 2 full baths and home office. There is an oversized 2 car garage/outbuilding on the lot as well. Beautiful spot with lots of potential uses. .. Nothing else like it on market. Call for much more information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1875Year Built
12.57 acresLot Size
$547Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Judith Sorenson Barnes• Jack Conway & Co Inc.
Est. $2,584 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 40 Sylvia Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RIS #1412689
Sep 28, 2026
Sold
$775,000
$547/sq ft
Sep 17, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 22, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 14, 2026
Price Changed
$775,000
$547/sq ft
Jun 30, 2026
Price Changed
$799,000
$564/sq ft
Jun 22, 2026
Price Changed
$829,000
$585/sq ft
Jun 19, 2026
Price Changed
$849,000
$600/sq ft
Jun 12, 2026
Price Changed
$879,000
$621/sq ft
May 15, 2026
Listed
$899,000
$635/sq ft
RIS #1089895
Nov 30, 2015
Sold
$306,000
$216/sq ft
Sep 30, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 4, 2015
Price Changed
$329,900
$233/sq ft
Jul 30, 2015
Price Changed
$350,000
$247/sq ft
Jun 3, 2015
Price Changed
$375,000
$265/sq ft
Mar 16, 2015
Listed
$395,000
$279/sq ft
+17
Charming farmhouse in country setting sits on over 12.5 acres with subdivision possible. Site plan available. Home in move in condition but some updates necessary. Subject to probate court approval.
RIS #1098315
Oct 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 4, 2015
Price Changed
$329,900
$233/sq ft
Jul 30, 2015
Price Changed
$350,000
$247/sq ft
Jun 3, 2015
Listed
$375,000
$265/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,875 (+4.8%)
$295,800 + $326,400
$622,200
2023
$6,563 (+1.8%)
$233,500 + $207,000
$440,500
2022
$6,445 (+2.5%)
$233,500 + $207,000
$440,500
2021
$6,286 (+19.0%)
$233,500 + $207,000
$440,500
2020
$5,284 (+2.5%)
$196,100 + $130,300
$326,400
2019
$5,154 (−3.7%)
$196,100 + $130,300
$326,400
2018
$5,350 (−8.2%)
$196,100 + $130,300
$326,400
2017
$5,831 (+5.1%)
$196,100 + $110,000
$306,100
2016
$5,547
$196,100 + $93,700
$289,800
2015
$5,547 (+0.8%)
$196,100 + $93,700
$289,800
2014
$5,504 (−0.4%)
$196,100 + $89,100
$285,200
2013
$5,524 (+2.0%)
$196,100 + $89,100
$285,200
2012
$5,416
$196,100 + $89,100
$285,200
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,416
Year built
1875
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport County
APN
475417
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Feb 15, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Install a wood stove.
HVAC
Jun 13, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the overhead electrical service.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 6
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial, Unfinished
Room 1 Information
Office
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Office
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Features: Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s)
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Living Room
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Bathroom
Features: Soaking Tub
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Bathroom
Level: Second
Room 7 Information
Bedroom 3
Features: Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)