Amherst County property record for 166 Washington St, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,886 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,328 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A4 A 111 |
| Primary APN | 96A4 A 111 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 348 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,886 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 166 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-2816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | PART OF LOT 34 96A4 A 111 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN THOMPSON PROP |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
166 Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 WASHINGTON ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-2816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ATLANTIC UNION BANK |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203983 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Property Address | 166 WASHINGTON ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-2816 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0220004289 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220004289 |
| Name | ATLANTIC UNION BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 5, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 166 WASHINGTON ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-2816 |
| Document Number | 0200003983 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200003983 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 ARCHERY LN, ARRINGTON, VA 22922-2838 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 166 Washington St was $1,328, up 74% 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 | $1,328.00 (+74.05%) | $125,100 Land $20,000 Building $105,100 | $237,300 Land $24,000 Building $213,300 |
| 2025 | $763.00 | ||
| 2024 | $94,200 Land $20,000 Building $74,200 | $94,200 Land $20,000 Building $74,200 | |
| 2023 | $574.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 166 Washington 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 166 Washington St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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