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168 Walnut St, Amherst, VA 24521 Property Records

Amherst County property record for 168 Walnut St, Amherst, VA 24521

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$216,500 (May 2024)
Tax Bill$1,125 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Jul 2023 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN96A5 4 31

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN96A5 4 31

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,008 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,008 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Deck Area240 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address168 WALNUT ST
CityAMHERST
StateVA
Zip24521-3225
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionLOT 31 AMHERST ACRES 96A5 4 31
Legal SubdivisionAMHERST ACRES SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionAMHERST VA
Township / Civil Division2
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract10201

Owner

168 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.

Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address168 WALNUT ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-3225
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 20, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jul 27, 2023Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 1, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 21, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20241080
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionAMHERST VA
Recording DateDec 20, 2023
Property Address168 WALNUT ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-3225
Document Number0230003476
Instrument DateDec 18, 2023
Instrument230003476
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address113 NEW LONDON PL, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502-4023

July 2023: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionAMHERST VA
Recording DateJul 27, 2023
Property Address168 WALNUT ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-3225
Document Number0230002050
Instrument DateJul 10, 2023
Instrument230002050
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7911 WARNER AVE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-4707

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 168 Walnut St was $1,125, up 140.9% from the year before.

Source: Amherst County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
CountyAmherst County
MunicipalityAmherst Town
Unified School DistrictAmherst County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,125.00 (+140.9%)$76,700 Land $20,000 Building $56,700$201,000 Land $24,000 Building $177,000
2025$467.00
2024$76,700 (-) Land $20,000 Building $56,700$76,700 (-) Land $20,000 Building $56,700
2023$467.00$76,700 Land $20,000 Building $56,700$76,700 Land $20,000 Building $56,700
2022$467.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 168 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 168 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF AMHERST
serves 2,231 people · EPA ID VA5009050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Apr 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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