Amherst County property record for 139 Francis Ave, Monroe, VA 24574
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 12,390 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 1.56 acres (68,151 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,743 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137C2 1 H 1 |
| Primary APN | 137C2 1 H 1 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 6 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 12,390 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 3,570 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 3,570 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,570 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 68,151 sqft (1.56 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 558 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 139 FRANCIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24574-2812 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | RECONFIGURED LOT 1 BLK H DB 244-15,267 -51,1278-183 137C2 1 H 1 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
139 Francis Ave is owned by a company.
Source: Amherst County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 247, MONROE, VA 24574-0247 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 139 Francis Ave was $8,743.
Source: Amherst County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst County |
| Unified School District | Amherst County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,433,400 Land $50,000 Building $1,383,400 | $1,968,900 Land $60,000 Building $1,908,900 | |
| 2025 | $8,743.00 | ||
| 2024 | $1,433,400 Land $50,000 Building $1,383,400 | $1,433,400 Land $50,000 Building $1,383,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,743.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 139 Francis Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 139 Francis Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 54% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | AMHERST CO SERVICE AUTHORITY (ACSA) serves 14,799 people · EPA ID VA5009250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 75 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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