Amherst County property record for 142 Walnut St, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,117 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,587 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,177 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A5 4 28 |
| Primary APN | 96A5 4 28 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,117 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,073 sqft |
| Basement Area | 583 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 583 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,587 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Deck Area | 248 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 142 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-3225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 28 AMHERST ACRES 96A5 4 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
142 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 WALNUT ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-3225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 142 Walnut St was $1,177, up 79.7% 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 | $1,177.00 (+79.69%) | $107,500 Land $20,000 Building $87,500 | $210,200 Land $24,000 Building $186,200 |
| 2025 | $655.00 | ||
| 2024 | $107,500 (-) Land $20,000 Building $87,500 | $107,500 (-) Land $20,000 Building $87,500 | |
| 2023 | $655.00 | $107,500 Land $20,000 Building $87,500 | $107,500 Land $20,000 Building $87,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 142 Walnut 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 142 Walnut St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 43 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Firefly Fiber Broadband.
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