Amherst County property record for 101 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 4,781 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.547 acres (23,832 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,800 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2016 Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A4 A 171 |
| Primary APN | 96A4 A 171 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,781 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 2,705 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,705 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,832 sqft (0.547 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 101 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Description | LOT AT INTERSECTION RTS 29 AN D 60 96A4 A 171 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 207, AMHERST, VA 24521-0207 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Property Address | 101 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 001290/767 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Book Page | 1290/767 |
| Instrument | 0303 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 101 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Document Number | 001313/366 |
| Book / Page | 1313 / 366 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Amherst County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst County |
| Municipality | Amherst Town |
| Unified School District | Amherst County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,800.00 (+30.96%) | $350,500 (-) Land $200,000 Building $150,500 | $500,100 (+42.68%) Land $240,000 Building $260,100 |
| 2025 | $2,138.00 | ||
| 2024 | $350,500 (-) Land $200,000 Building $150,500 | $350,500 (-) Land $200,000 Building $150,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,138.00 | $350,500 Land $200,000 Building $150,500 | $350,500 Land $200,000 Building $150,500 |
| 2022 | $2,138.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF AMHERST serves 2,231 people · EPA ID VA5009050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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