Amherst County property record for 116 First St, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.602 acres (26,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,700 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $120 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A4 A 109 |
| Primary APN | 96A4 A 109 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 26,223 sqft (0.602 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 116 FIRST ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CORNER OF 1ST & DEPOT ST 96A4 A 109 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
116 First St, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 WASHINGTON ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-2816 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012437790004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1219 / 846 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 116 First St was $120, up 10.1% from the year before.
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 | $120.00 (+10.09%) | $18,000 Land $18,000 | $21,600 Land $21,600 |
| 2025 | $109.00 | ||
| 2024 | $18,000 (-) Land $18,000 | $18,000 (-) Land $18,000 | |
| 2023 | $109.00 | $18,000 Land $18,000 | $18,000 Land $18,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 116 First St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 116 First St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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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