Amherst County property record for 157 Howard Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,066 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.679 acres (29,577 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,210 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2008 Line of Credit May 2009 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 148F1 2 19 |
| Primary APN | 148F1 2 19 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,066 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 29,577 sqft (0.679 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 157 HOWARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON HEIGHTS |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24572-5945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 WEST BETHEL 148F1 2 1 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 WILLIAM DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5943 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2008 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO |
| May 4, 2009 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Property Address | 157 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 001127/205 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2008 |
| Book Page | 1127/205 |
| Instrument | 000196370006 |
| Name | AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LYNCHBURG, VA 24501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 5, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Property Address | 157 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 001138/542 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2009 |
| Book Page | 1138/542 |
| Instrument | 000225250015 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2039 |
| Rate | 5.5% |
|---|
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 | $1,210.00 (+73.1%) | $114,600 (-) Land $20,000 Building $94,600 | $216,200 (+88.66%) Land $24,000 Building $192,200 |
| 2025 | $699.00 | ||
| 2024 | $114,600 (-) Land $20,000 Building $94,600 | $114,600 (-) Land $20,000 Building $94,600 | |
| 2023 | $699.00 | $114,600 Land $20,000 Building $94,600 | $114,600 Land $20,000 Building $94,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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