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About this home
Welcome to Westover Hills, a beloved Richmond neighborhood where tree-lined streets and close-knit community create a timeless sense of home. This classic Colonial offers refinished hardwood floors (2026), charming original wood doors and professionally painted interior (2026), adding a bright refreshed feel. The living room offers plenty of space, a brick FP and easy access to the side porch. A dining room, updated half bath and kitchen, featuring a peninsula counter, ideal for morning coffee, as well as access to the covered rear porch round out the first level. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, an updated bath, and a walk-up attic that is floored, ready for future possibilities. An unfinished basement provides laundry amenities, extra storage and flex space. Convenient perks include Gutter Helmet install (2024), fenced rear yard and a detached garage with newer roof (2023), for off street parking. A true highlight of this property is the location! Convenient access to highways combined with walkability to nearby eateries, local Farmers Market, trails, Forest Hill Park and the James River offers a blend of charm, outdoor recreation and city life that truly makes it shine.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
6,555 sq ftLot Size
$362Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lori Gregory• Ingram & Associates-Hopewell
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Westover Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
1/10
Huguenot High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
2/10
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About Forest
Hill
Forest Hill, located between the James River and Midlothian Turnpike, is a residential and park-centered Richmond neighborhood with a lakeside greenbelt and a walkable commercial strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Forest Hill Ave at Westover Hills Blvd, where coffee counters, small restaurants, and storefront studios keep the sidewalks active. Crossroads Art Center and Studio Two Three act as creative anchors, with The Veil Brewing Co. drawing a steady patio crowd. Brick Tudors, Craftsman bungalows, and mid-century ranches line curving streets under mature trees. Forest Hill Park and its lake set the daily rhythm with trails, open lawns, and weekend gatherings. The Nickel Bridge frames the edge of the neighborhood with a direct line to river views and city skylines.
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Market insights
4717 Sylvan Rd · $565,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 16 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.7%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$565,000
Median sale price in this area is $385,203. (32% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Separate dining room
Masonry wood-burning fireplace
Pantry
Solid-surface counters
Storm doors
Foyer with coat closet
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with tub and shower
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, exhaust fan, electric cooking, oven, refrigerator, smooth cooktop, and stove
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Washer and dryer hookups
Basement laundry and storage
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Hot-water radiator heating fueled by oil
Window-unit cooling
Attic fan
Exterior features
Rear porch, side porch, and stoop
Level terrain
Fenced backyard with chain-link fencing
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Detached one-car garage with workshop
Off-street and on-street parking
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Aluminum and vinyl siding
Frame construction with drywall and plaster
Shingle and slate roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric water heater
HOA & community
Community features include curbs, gutters, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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