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    • Price cut: $17.4K (7/8)
    $512,500

    5700 Elfinwood Rd, Chester, VA 23831

    4beds
    3,222sqft
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    $3,146/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1976
    0.6 Acres Lot
    $509,600 Zestimate®
    $159/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wood stoveFenced-in backyardFreshly bricked drivewayFresh paint throughoutAttached two-car garageThoughtfully updated interiorStunning new tile backsplash
    Some homes are just houses. This one is different. From the moment you pull up the freshly bricked driveway, there's a feeling — a sense that this is a place where life happens. Where Sunday mornings are slow, summers are spent outside, and the people you love always have room to gather. Nestled in one of Chester's most established and welcoming neighborhoods, this property offers the kind of space that growing families dream about — room to breathe, room to play, and room to grow into. The thoughtfully updated interior greets you with fresh paint throughout, giving every room a clean, bright canvas and move in ready feel. Updated new flooring in most areas flows through the home, while a stunning new tile backsplash adds a designer touch to the kitchen — the kind of detail that makes everyday moments feel elevated. Entertaining here is effortless. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or gathering loved ones around for the holidays, the layout and space were made for it. And when the temperatures drop and the nights grow long, the wood stove becomes the heart of it all — casting that warm, amber glow that no thermostat can replicate, and keeping utility bills right where you want them. Step outside and the story only gets better. The attached two-car garage for your vehicles and a classic two-story barn that offers endless potential for a workshop, a creative studio, extra storage, or a space for the hobbyist in the family to truly make their own. The shed, playhouse, and fenced-in backyard round out the grounds, adding both function and undeniable charm. This is a property that works as hard as the family who calls it home. The yard, the space, the quiet of the neighborhood — it all comes together to create something rare: a place where children can run, pets can play, and parents can exhale. This isn't just a listing. It's an invitation to the life you've been building toward.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Nicole Reed membership@therealbrokerage.com,

    Real Broker LLC 855-450-0442

    Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2611704MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Center Hall
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: ensuite-walkin shower
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 19.3 x 14.11
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 11.7 x 10.9
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 13.3 x 17.6
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 13.9 x 17.8
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 13.8 x 13.0
      Family room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 27.2 x 16.9
      Other
      • Description: Tub & Shower
      • Level: Second
      Half bath
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Description: stone counter tops, tiled flooring, eat-in
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 13.8 x 15.5
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 13.3 x 22.1
      Office
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.11
      Heating
      • Electric, Heat Pump, Wood, Wood Stove, Zoned
      Cooling
      • Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned, Attic Fan
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Smooth Cooktop, Trash Compactor, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Bay Window, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wired for Data, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop, Central Vacuum
      • Flooring: Partially Carpeted, Tile
      • Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Attic: Walk-up
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Masonry, Vented, Wood Burning, Insert
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 3,222 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,222
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Storage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Lighting, Porch, Storage, Shed, Paved Driveway
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Picket
      Lot
      • Size: 0.6 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Stable(s)
      • Parcel number: 782655561900000
      • Zoning description: R7

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1976

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Lakewood Farms
      Location
      • Region: Chester

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $159/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $513,800
      • Annual tax amount: $4,332
      • Date on market: 5/6/2026
      • Ownership: Individuals
      • Ownership type: Sole Proprietor

        Estimated market value

        $509,600

        $484,000 - $535,000

        $3,028/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/7/2026Pending sale$512,500$159/sqft
        Source: CVRMLS #2611704 Report a problem
        7/8/2026Price change$512,500-3.3%$159/sqft
        Source: CVRMLS #2611704 Report a problem
        5/24/2026Price change$529,900-3.6%$164/sqft
        Source: CVRMLS #2611704 Report a problem
        5/7/2026Listed for sale$549,900+198.9%$171/sqft
        Source: CVRMLS #2611704 Report a problem
        4/5/1999Sold$184,000$57/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,333 +1.9%$486,800 +3.1%
        2024$4,251 +5.5%$472,300 +6.7%
        2023$4,029 +4.8%$442,700 +6%
        2022$3,843 +10.2%$417,700 +13.8%
        2021$3,487 +2.7%$367,100 +2.7%
        2020$3,395 +4.9%$357,400 +4.9%
        2019$3,237 +5.9%$340,700 +7.6%
        2018$3,057 +5.9%$316,500 +3.9%
        2017$2,888 $304,600 +2.1%
        2016$2,888 -1.1%$298,200 -1.1%
        2015$2,920 +1.8%$301,600 +1.9%
        2014$2,868 $296,100
        2013-- $296,100 -3.3%
        2012-- $306,300 -1.9%
        2011-- $312,200 -4.2%
        2010-- $325,900 -7.1%
        2009-- $350,900 +2.4%
        2008-- $342,800 +10.8%
        2007-- $309,400 +24.8%
        2005-- $247,900 +4.7%
        2004-- $236,700 +4.4%
        2003-- $226,700 +8.3%
        2002-- $209,400 +0.5%
        2001-- $208,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 23831

        Getting around

        2 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        24 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Ecoff
        • Middle: Carver
        • High: Bird

        Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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