Amherst County property record for 221 Dyson Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 13.6 acres (594,115 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,217 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48 1 13 |
| Primary APN | 48 1 13 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 594,115 sqft (13.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 130 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 221 DYSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-3700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 13 ROUNDTOP SEE INST# 180 000022 PC 3-90 48 1 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | JENNINGS BEIDLER INC |
| Legal Tract | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
221 Dyson Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2011.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 866, AMHERST, VA 24521-0866 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011343660005 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1184 / 548 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 221 Dyson Rd was $2,217, up 44.6% 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 | $2,217.00 (+44.62%) | $251,400 Land $73,100 Building $178,300 | $395,900 Land $87,700 Building $308,200 |
| 2025 | $1,533.00 | ||
| 2024 | $251,400 Land $73,100 Building $178,300 | $251,400 Land $73,100 Building $178,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,533.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 Dyson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran And Associated Severe Storm Cond |
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 221 Dyson Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 75% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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