1142 Sylvan Drive

What's special

• Gas fireplace
• Covered patio

Rare Opportunity to own 1142 Sylvan Dr, Abilene, TX, in the prestigious Elmwood Addition. .49 acre, on a corner lot, with stunning architectural elegance, this stately home is ready for it's new owners. Gorgeous trees and curb appeal, abundance of parking, and a stunning front entrance boasting an eye-catching porte cochere, is only a scratch of the surface of the character. Inside this large home, you will find 4 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a library or office space, flex room, multiple living and dining areas, and storage galore, all complimented by natural light and pops of character. The downstairs primary bedroom, situated just off a large sunroom, features a fireplace, and two separate primary bathrooms and closet spaces. Upstairs, the 3 bedrooms and the additional flex space, boast ensuite access of bathrooms. In this home's backyard, it was designed to enjoy the gorgeous lot and tree coverage that so excellently provide privacy and shade throughout the yard. Amongst the large back yard, there is additional storage, greenhouse, water feature, sprinkler system, and an extensive pergola area with patio space beneath. All in all, this expansive property and variety of spaces can fit nearly any buyer need. Who is the buyer that is going snatch this treasured home up and restore it to it's next season of glory? Property to be sold As-Is.

Home facts

Overview

Price

$899,000

Price per sq ft

$176

Status

Active Under Contract

Property type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1940

Condition

Resale

Style

Traditional, Detached

Stories

2

Levels

Two

Days on market

210

Price last changed

Jun 17, 2026

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms

4

Full bathrooms

5

Half bathrooms

1

Living area

5,095 sq ft

Interior

Features

Cedar Closets, Chandelier, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat In Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Walk In Closets

Appliances

Built In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave

Fireplaces

4 · Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Gas, Library, Masonry

Heating

Central, Fireplaces

Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fans

Windows

Window Coverings

Exterior & lot

Lot size

0.49 acres · 21,344.4 sq ft

Patio & porch

Awnings, Covered

Foundation

Slab

Parking

Garage spaces

2

Parking

Additional Parking, Concrete, Drive Through, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Porte Cochere, Storage

HOA & taxes

HOA

No

Community features

Curbs

Utilities & efficiency

Utilities

Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Water

Community Coop, Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

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Assigned schools

• ElementaryAustinAbilene ISDRatings on GreatSchools
• MiddleMannAbilene ISDRatings on GreatSchools
• HighAbileneAbilene ISDRatings on GreatSchools

School assignments come from the MLS and can change, so confirm them with the district. For school ratings and accountability reports, see GreatSchools.org and TXschools.gov (Texas Education Agency). Information provided for general reference; buyers should independently verify schools, districts, and community details.

Neighborhood & nearby

ELMWOOD ADDN subdivision · Abilene, TX 79605 · Taylor County

Parks

• C W Gill Park 0.5 mi
• Tanglewood Recreation Center 0.7 mi
• Oscar Rose Park 0.9 mi
• North 40 1.1 mi

Dining

• Krua Thai 0.5 mi
• Mezamiz Coffee House 0.5 mi
• Starbucks 0.7 mi
• Fox Coffee 0.8 mi

Groceries & shopping

• United Supermarkets 0.5 mi
• H-E-B 0.8 mi
• Batangas Asian Market 1.2 mi

Fitness & recreation

• Firehouse Fitness 0.6 mi
• Crunch Fitness 0.9 mi
• The Ride 0.9 mi
• Wilford Moore Stadium 1.2 mi

Library & movies

• Jay-Rollins Library 1.3 mi
• Perini Library 1.3 mi

Straight-line distances. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Information provided for general reference; buyers should independently verify schools, districts, and community details.

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