Welcome to this classic brick home in the heart of Westover Hills. Just steps from Little Nickel, the Veil, Charm School and Blanchard's Coffee and a short walk or bike ride to the James River and Forest Hill Park. Walk into this house and immediately feel at home. The front porch invites you into the formal living space that features original hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace. Walk through the living room and the space opens up to a cozy family room where large windows light up the space and the working fireplace with electric blower sets the stage for a warm and relaxing night in. Continue outside to find a fenced in backyard with a large deck that is ready for an evening of entertaining. A formal dining room, updated kitchen, full bath and office with built-in shelving complete the first floor. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a charming full bathroom. Pull-down attic and unfinished basement provide plenty of room for storage. Recent updates include new HVAC and water heater (2019) and new gutters.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
6,599 sq ftLot Size
$347Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Molly Cihak• River Fox Realty
Bought with Heather Hodges• Long & Foster REALTORS
This charming three-bedroom brick home is located on a lovely block in Westover Hills, walking distance to the James River, parks, coffee shop, restaurants, school and library! Enjoy this full, front porch and meet all your new neighbors. Indoors, the formal living room is spacious, has a brick, wood-burning fireplace and leads to the side porch, which is used as an office with built-in bookcases. The formal dining room leads to the kitchen which has been renovated from top to bottom with cabinetry, new appliances, and quartz countertops. The cozy eat-in area is open to the huge family room addition, which has created a spectacular flow for entertaining and everyday life. This room has a wood-burning fireplace and large windows, overlooking the deck and fenced-in back yard. There are three bedrooms on the second floor, all with closets. There is an unfinished half basement under the original house. Other improvements: new roof and gutters, replacement windows, updated baths.
CVRMLS #1212856
Sep 14, 2012
Sold
$287,250
$151/sq ft
Jul 27, 2012
Listing Removed
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May 16, 2012
Listed
$299,500
$158/sq ft
+7
ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! Inviting front porch welcomes you to this renovated brick home filled with warmth and comfort. A flowing floor plan begins with the living room with wood burning fireplace & rear staircase, and leads to the family room with picture window and yet another fireplace and then opens to the eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops. Attractive dining room plus den/office complete the picture. Two sparkling baths with ceramic tile. 3 bedrooms. Generous storage areas in basement and pull down attic. Replacement windows throughout. Lovely, fenced rear yard with expansive deck. Irrigation system.
CVRMLS #OLD2529983
Sep 22, 2009
Listing Removed
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Nov 1, 2005
Listed
$244,950
$129/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2521545
Sep 22, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 2005
Listed
$244,950
$129/sq ft
CVRMLS #2533399
Feb 17, 2006
Sold
$240,000
$126/sq ft
Dec 10, 2005
Listed
$244,950
$129/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2533399
Feb 17, 2006
Sold
$240,000
$126/sq ft
Dec 10, 2005
Listed
$244,950
$129/sq ft
CVRMLS #2529983-248443478
Dec 2, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2005
Listed
$244,950
$129/sq ft
CVRMLS #2521545-248442732
Nov 2, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 2005
Listed
$244,950
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 16, 2001
Sold
$171,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 1997
Sold
$140,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$5,208 (+23.6%)
$90,000 + $344,000
$434,000
2019
$4,212 (+8.0%)
$66,000 + $285,000
$351,000
2018
$3,900 (+4.8%)
$66,000 + $285,000
$351,000
2017
$3,720 (+3.0%)
$60,000 + $265,000
$325,000
2016
$3,612 (+6.4%)
$60,000 + $250,000
$310,000
2014
$3,396
$50,000 + $233,000
$283,000
2013
$3,396
$50,000 + $233,000
$283,000
Tax history for 5113 Sylvan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$5,208 (+23.6%)
$90,000 + $344,000
$434,000
2019
$4,212 (+8.0%)
$66,000 + $285,000
$351,000
2018
$3,900 (+4.8%)
$66,000 + $285,000
$351,000
2017
$3,720 (+3.0%)
$60,000 + $265,000
$325,000
2016
$3,612 (+6.4%)
$60,000 + $250,000
$310,000
2014
$3,396
$50,000 + $233,000
$283,000
2013
$3,396
$50,000 + $233,000
$283,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.