Imagine ending every day surrounded by blooming gardens, mature trees, and the peaceful feeling that you've escaped the noise of the world — without ever leaving Chester.
Nestled in Lakewood Farms, this beautifully maintained home offers the perfect blend of privacy, community, and natural beauty. Set along quiet streets, it's the kind of neighborhood where evening walks, bike rides, and friendly neighbors are part of everyday life.
Lovingly owned and cared for by the same family for nearly 50 years, it's easy to understand why they chose to stay. What truly sets this property apart is the landscape. Admired by neighbors and considered for local garden tours, the grounds have been cultivated into a private garden oasis with blooms throughout much of the year — including hundreds of hellebores during the winter months.
Inside, thoughtful design fills the home with natural light and beautiful views of greenery from nearly every room. The kitchen opens to the family room, while the screened porch provides the perfect place to relax and take in the gardens. A formal living room, dining room, and butler area complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary ensuite features a walk-in closet, three additional generous bedrooms, and a hall bathroom with dual vanities.
Recent updates include a newer heat pump (2023), furnace (2020), stove and oven (2023), dishwasher (2023), fresh interior paint and new carpeting (2026), painted shutters, and an insulated garage door with opener. Additional features include abundant storage, a wired 12,000-watt backup generator, and a convenient garage-to-kitchen ramp.
Minutes from Pocahontas State Park, local dining, and everyday conveniences. This is more than a home — it's a sanctuary someone poured half a century of love into. Now it's ready for its next chapter.
Sold for $400,000
$400,000
5701 Elfinwood Rd, Chester, VA 23831
4beds
2,096sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
0.66 Acres Lot
$400,600 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$2,749 Estimated rent
Home value
$400,600
$381,000 - $425,000
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Nicole Reed membership@therealbrokerage.com,
Real Broker LLC
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NON MLS USER MLS
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Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2615242
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLSFacts & 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 closest,built-in
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.10 x 17.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: built-in closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 14.6
Bedroom 3
- Description: built-in closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 14.8
Bedroom 4
- Description: built-in closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.10 x 12.0
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 12.0
Family room
- Description: fireplace, built-ins
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 16.0
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Eat-In Kitchen, Tiled Flooring
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 19.0
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 17.0
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Multi-Fuel, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Whole House Fan, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Range, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Bay Window, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Cable TV, Wired for Data, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Slate, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Floored,Walk-In,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,096 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,096
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Two Spaces, Storage, Unfinished Garage, Unpaved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessibility Features
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened, Stoop, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Porch, Storage, Unpaved Driveway
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Split Rail
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 782654399800000
- Zoning description: R7
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Drywall, Other, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator Hookup
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lakewood Farms
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $346,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,914
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Sold | $400,000$191/sqft |
Source:  CVRMLS #2615242 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $400,000$191/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2615242 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000$191/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2615242 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,915 +0.7% | $327,500 +1.9% |
| 2024 | $2,894 +3.6% | $321,500 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $2,793 +4% | $306,900 +5.1% |
| 2022 | $2,685 +10.6% | $291,900 +14.2% |
| 2021 | $2,429 +3.8% | $255,700 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $2,341 +3.6% | $246,400 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $2,259 +6% | $237,800 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $2,131 +5.8% | $219,000 +2.7% |
| 2017 | $2,014 | $213,200 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $2,014 -2.1% | $207,200 -2.1% |
| 2015 | $2,057 +1.5% | $211,700 +1.5% |
| 2014 | $2,027 | $208,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $208,500 -2.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $213,300 -2.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $219,300 -3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $227,200 -7.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $245,900 +3.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $237,200 +10.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $215,100 +25.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $171,600 +5.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $162,900 +4.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $155,300 +9.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $142,200 +0.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $141,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 23831
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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: Curtis
- 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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