Amherst County property record for 179 Braxton Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 3.79 acres (165,092 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,739 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 97 1 2 |
| Primary APN | 97 1 2 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 165,092 sqft (3.79 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 179 BRAXTON RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-4013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 FRONTS ROUTE 759 SEE IN ST #220002084 TODD 97 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
179 Braxton Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 BRAXTON RIDGE RD, AMHERST, VA 24521-4013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002084 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 179 BRAXTON RIDGE RD, AMHERST, VA 24521-4013 |
| Document Number | 0220002084 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220002084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 179 Braxton Ridge Rd was $1,739, up 38.5% from the year before.
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 | $1,739.00 (+38.46%) | $206,000 Land $36,500 Building $169,500 | $310,700 Land $43,700 Building $267,000 |
| 2025 | $1,256.00 | ||
| 2024 | $206,000 Land $36,500 Building $169,500 | $206,000 Land $36,500 Building $169,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,256.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Braxton Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 179 Braxton Ridge Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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