Amherst County property record for 159 Ned Brown Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 2.01 acres (87,730 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $68 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137C1 1 35 |
| Primary APN | 137C1 1 35 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,730 sqft (2.01 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 NED BROWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-3346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RECONFIGURED LOT 35 T M KENT SUB DIV S EE INST# 190000662,210002 |
| Legal Subdivision | T M KENT FARM SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
159 Ned Brown Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 NED BROWN RD, AMHERST, VA 24521-3346 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20204210 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 NED BROWN RD, AMHERST, VA 24521-3346 |
| Document Number | 0200004210 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200004210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Ned Brown Rd was $68, down 94.4% from the year before.
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 | $68.00 (-94.39%) | $198,900 Land $30,100 Building $168,800 | $328,700 Land $36,100 Building $292,600 |
| 2025 | $1,213.00 | ||
| 2024 | $198,900 Land $30,100 Building $168,800 | $198,900 Land $30,100 Building $168,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,213.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Ned Brown Rd 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 159 Ned Brown Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 70% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Firefly Fiber Broadband, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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