Amherst County property record for 171 Brooks St, Monroe, VA 24574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $54,900 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $784 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137C2 2 10 |
| Primary APN | 137C2 2 10 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,370 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 171 BROOKS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24574-3233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 ON BROOKS ST 65 X 98 F T 137C2 2 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 MISTY HOLLOW RD, AMHERST, VA 24521-4086 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201875 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 171 BROOKS ST, MONROE, VA 24574-3233 |
| Document Number | 0180000075 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180000075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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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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 | $784.00 (+95.51%) | $65,800 (-) Land $17,500 Building $48,300 | $140,000 (+112.77%) Land $21,000 Building $119,000 |
| 2025 | $401.00 (-4.98%) | $65,800 (-) Land $17,500 Building $48,300 | $65,800 (-) Land $17,500 Building $48,300 |
| 2024 | $422.00 (+5.24%) | $65,800 Land $17,500 Building $48,300 | $65,800 Land $17,500 Building $48,300 |
| 2023 | $401.00 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 56% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 49 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.
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