Amherst County property record for 178 Lancer Ln, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,062 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 2.07 acres (90,169 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $198 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95 A 81 |
| Primary APN | 95 A 81 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,062 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,062 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 90,169 sqft (2.07 acres) |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 178 LANCER LN |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | ADJ HIGH SCHOOL 95 A 81 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 390, AMHERST, VA 24521-0390 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222755 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 178 LANCER LN, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Document Number | 0220002755 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220002755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 WASHINGTON ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
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 | $32,590 (-69.91%) Land $30,350 Building $2,240 | $38,600 (-64.36%) Land $36,400 Building $2,200 | |
| 2025 | $198.00 (-7%) | ||
| 2024 | $108,300 Land $30,400 Building $77,900 | $108,300 Land $30,400 Building $77,900 | |
| 2023 | $660.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 |
| 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 | 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 39 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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