Lucas County, Ohio
Sylvania Real Estate and Local Guide
Sylvania is an affluent, tree-lined suburb northwest of Toledo with a well-preserved historic downtown and a strong parks system. Its name comes from Latin for forest land, reflecting the dense woods of the former Great Black Swamp.
Living in Sylvania
Sylvania has hosted the LPGA Tour's Marathon Classic golf tournament since 1989 and is a longtime Tree City USA community known as the City of Trees. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Sylvania
- Roughly 67% of the housing stock is single-family homes, with the remainder in townhomes and multi-unit buildings.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Sylvania home
Fossil Park
A free public quarry where visitors can dig for and keep Devonian-era trilobites and other fossils
Sylvania Historical Village
An open-air museum with an original railroad depot and 1800s log cabin
Olander Park
The centerpiece of the Olander Park System, built around a lake with trails
Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter
A multi-purpose complex with two ice rinks and indoor sports facilities
Sylvania areas to know
Downtown Sylvania
Historic core with shops, restaurants, and preserved 19th-century buildings