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.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (5/24)
$529,900
5700 Elfinwood Rd, Chester, VA 23831
4beds
3,222sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.6 Acres Lot
$524,200 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood stoveFenced-in backyardFreshly bricked drivewayFresh paint throughoutAttached two-car garageThoughtfully updated interiorStunning new tile backsplash
- 48 days |
- 623 |
- 28 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicole Reed membership@therealbrokerage.com,
Real Broker LLC
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2611704
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLSLoading...
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: $164/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
$524,200
$498,000 - $550,000
$3,281/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2026 | Price change | $529,900-3.6%$164/sqft |
Source:  CVRMLS #2611704 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900+198.9%$171/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2611704 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/1999 | Sold | $184,000$57/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ecoff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Carver Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 3/10Lloyd C Bird High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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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- Virginia
- Chesterfield County
- Chester
- 23831
- 5700 Elfinwood Rd
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