Amherst County property record for 163 Walnut St, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,975 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $109,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $959 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A5 4 39 |
| Primary APN | 96A5 4 39 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,975 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 163 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-3226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 AMHERST ACRES 96A5 4 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMHERST ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
163 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 163 WALNUT ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-3226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020739 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 163 WALNUT ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-3226 |
| Document Number | 0200000739 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200000739 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, RELIANCE TITLE & STLMNT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 163 WALNUT ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-3226 |
| Document Number | 0200000740 |
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| Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200000740 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 163 Walnut St was $959, up 79.6% 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 | $959.00 (+79.59%) | $87,700 Land $20,000 Building $67,700 | $171,300 Land $24,000 Building $147,300 |
| 2025 | $534.00 | ||
| 2024 | $87,700 (-) Land $20,000 Building $67,700 | $87,700 (-) Land $20,000 Building $67,700 | |
| 2023 | $534.00 | $87,700 Land $20,000 Building $67,700 | $87,700 Land $20,000 Building $67,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 163 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 163 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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