Amherst County property record for 142 Brown Town Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 2.18 acres (95,091 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $8,350,000 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $871 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62 A 24 |
| Primary APN | 62 A 24 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 95,091 sqft (2.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 142 BROWN TOWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-3550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | NEAR PUPPY CREEK ON ON RT 717 62 A 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEAR PUPPY CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 BROWN TOWN RD, AMHERST, VA 24521-3550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010324150004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1177 / 434 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $871.00 (+46.63%) | $97,500 (-) Land $28,400 Building $69,100 | $155,700 (+59.69%) Land $34,100 Building $121,600 |
| 2025 | $594.00 | ||
| 2024 | $97,500 (-) Land $28,400 Building $69,100 | $97,500 (-) Land $28,400 Building $69,100 | |
| 2023 | $594.00 | $97,500 Land $28,400 Building $69,100 | $97,500 Land $28,400 Building $69,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 84% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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