Richmond City property record for 5217 Sylvan Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,851 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,084 (2026) |
| APN | S-006-0189-020 |
| Primary APN | S-006-0189-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,851 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 450 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5217 SYLVAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23225-3041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 SINGLE |
| Legal Description | WESTOVER HILLS L20 BI SD; 0050.00X0132.00 0000.000 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTOVER HILLS SD |
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHMOND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 60600 |
Source: Richmond City records, as of August 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5217 SYLVAN RD, RICHMOND, VA 23225-3041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20258329 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Richmond City assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Richmond City |
| Unified School District | Richmond City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,084.00 (+14.71%) | $507,000 (+24.88%) Land $147,000 Building $360,000 | $507,000 (+24.88%) Land $147,000 Building $360,000 |
| 2025 | $5,304.00 (+26,42%) | ||
| 2024 | $406,000 Land $113,000 Building $293,000 | ||
| 2023 | $406,000 Land $113,000 Building $293,000 | ||
| 2020 | $20.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.5% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF RICHMOND serves 233,655 people · EPA ID VA4760100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jul 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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