Amherst County property record for 117 First St, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.483 acres (21,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,285 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A4 A 130 |
| Primary APN | 96A4 A 130 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 21,060 sqft (0.483 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 117 FIRST ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-2706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | ON DEPOT ST 96A4 A 130 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
117 First St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 94, AMHERST, VA 24521-0094 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 117 First St was $1,285, up 54.3% 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 | $1,285.00 (+54.26%) | $136,700 Land $25,000 Building $111,700 | $229,600 Land $30,000 Building $199,600 |
| 2025 | $833.00 | ||
| 2024 | $136,700 (-) Land $25,000 Building $111,700 | $136,700 (-) Land $25,000 Building $111,700 | |
| 2023 | $833.00 | $136,700 Land $25,000 Building $111,700 | $136,700 Land $25,000 Building $111,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 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 117 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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