Amherst County property record for 231 Ridge Dr, Amherst, VA 24521 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 1.55 acres (67,605 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,598 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A1 A 7 |
| Primary APN | 96A1 A 7 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,399 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 823 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 823 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 67,605 sqft (1.55 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Deck Area | 378 sqft Deck |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 231 RIDGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT ON RIDGE DR 96A1 A 7 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Amherst County records · APN 96A1 A 7
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 RIDGE DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-3107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Amherst County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst County |
| Municipality | Amherst Town |
| Unified School District | Amherst County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,598.00 (+43.83%) | $182,200 (-) Land $37,800 Building $144,400 | $285,500 (+56.7%) Land $45,300 Building $240,200 |
| 2025 | $1,111.00 | ||
| 2024 | $182,200 Land $37,800 Building $144,400 | $182,200 Land $37,800 Building $144,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,111.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Amherst County (51009C), updated February 14, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 35% of the US · above 59% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,273 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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