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. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Sylvania best.
About the area
Living in Sylvania, OH
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.
The housing market
Homes in Sylvania
- About 78% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 67% of the housing stock is single-family homes, with the remainder in townhomes and multi-unit buildings.
- The median home value is about $233,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Sylvania home
Lathrop House
An 1853 home documented as a stop on the Underground Railroad
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
Neighborhoods
Sylvania areas to know
Downtown Sylvania
Historic core with shops, restaurants, and preserved 19th-century buildings
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.