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Sold on 08/23/2015

231 Sylvan Ln, Amherst, VA 24521

$528,000

Last sold 08/23/2015 for $311K

  • 4

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 2,438

    Sqft ($128/Sqft)

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About 231 Sylvan Ln

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1977
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 16.67 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
Parcel 41-1-8 is included with the purchase price. This home offers so many possibilities! Situated on 26 beautiful acres with a tennis court, 20x40 concrete pool, 2-stall barn and a separate cottage! Some of the acreage is fenced for farm animals! The cottage sits on the hillside offering beautiful views, with a kitchenette and full bathroom! Many upgrades have been made to the home that include newer kitchen appliances, replacement windows,roof replaced in 2013, Heat pump in 2005 & a new pool pump! The main house is loaded with charm and character! You will find three flues, lots of beautiful bookcases & built-ins throughout the home! The main level does offer a bedroom with an attached handicap accessable full bathroom, a dining room with a wood stove, large & cozy living room with a rock fire place & built-ins, a sun-room & main level laundry! The basement is unfinished with plenty of storage space/workshop space!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Brandi Smith
Listing Office - Blickenstaff & Company, Realtors
Source: Lynchburg MLS mls logo
MLS#291436 • last updated 11 years ago
Movoto checked Lynchburg MLS for data 57 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
Heating Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Levels/Style Two, Log
SqFt 2438
SubType Single Family Residence
Status Closed/Sold
Type Residential
Lot Size (Acres) 16.67
Lot Size (SqFt) 726145
Estimated Taxes 1900
Year Built 1977
Construction Status Completed
Interior
# Half Baths 2
Bathrooms 5
# Full Baths 3
Bedroom #2 11x22 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
Bedroom #4 12x15 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
# Bedrooms 4
Master Bedroom 15x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Bedroom #3 10x14 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
Living Room 23x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Basement Exterior Entrance, Full, Interior Entrance, Walkout
Attic Other
Dining Room 23x11 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Office 7x15 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
Laundry Dryer Connection, Main Level, Washer Connections
Kitchen 15x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Sun Room 10x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplace 3 Fireplaces
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Bedroom, Primary Bed W/Bath, Separate Dining Room
Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Range-Elec, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Log
Roof Shingle
Exterior Features In Ground Pool, Garden Space, Landscaped, Secluded Lot, Insulated Glass, Tennis Courts, Mountain Views
Other Structures Barn
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Septic Tank
Water Heater Electric
Water Well
Location
County/ City Amherst
Area Amherst
Elementary School Temperance Elem
Middle School Amherst Midl
School District Amherst
High School Amherst High
Directions 29N To Second Amherst, Exit 60 West, Go Through The Traffic Circle Straight. Sylvan Lane Is Just Past Ogden's Market On The Right.
$528K
Range: $337K-$718K
Last 30 days 
  • Aug 2015
    Public Records
  • Aug 28, 2015 Sold
    $276,000 (-11.3%)
  • Aug 2015
    mls logo MLS # 291436
  • Aug 28, 2015 Closed
    $311,000 (-5.7%)
  • Apr 26, 2015 Listed
    $329,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2026
    $2,681 +31.3%
    $334,600
  • 2025
    $2,041
    $334,600
  • 2024
    $2,041
    $334,600
  • 231 Sylvan Ln
    $311K
  • Amherst
    —
  • 24521
    $379K -5% y/y
  • Amherst
    $379K -5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
188 Dyson Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 $573,000 3/3 2,956 0.12
3864 Lexington Tpke, Amherst, VA 24521 $321,000 3/3 1,680 0.15
224 Sylvan Ln, Amherst, VA 24521 $595,500 3/4 2,889 0.15
190 Sylvan Ln, Amherst, VA 24521 $401,000 3/2 2,114 0.2
221 Dyson Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 $436,000 3/3 1,800 0.22
3840 Lexington Tpke, Amherst, VA 24521 $289,000 3/2 1,344 0.23
162 Sylvan Ln, Amherst, VA 24521 $378,700 3/2 1,764 0.24
3946 Lexington Tpke, Amherst, VA 24521 $312,000 2/1 1,614 0.25

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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5/10
Temperance Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
Amherst County Public Schools
6/10
Amherst Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Amherst County Public Schools
5/10
Amherst County High School
public Grades 9-12
Amherst County Public Schools
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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