Amherst County property record for 237 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $142,100 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,377 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A4 A 74 |
| Primary APN | 96A4 A 74 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 237 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-2636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Description | WATT BROWN SEE DB 1103-229 96A 4 A 74 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-2636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211649 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001649 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 237 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-2636 |
| Document Number | 210001649 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210001649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | ALLIED TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, ALLIED TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521-2636 |
| Document Number | 0210001650 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210001650 |
| Name | NFM LENDING |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.38% |
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 | $1,377.00 (+59.01%) | $142,100 (-) Land $25,000 Building $117,100 | $246,000 (+73.12%) Land $30,000 Building $216,000 |
| 2025 | $866.00 | ||
| 2024 | $142,100 (-) Land $25,000 Building $117,100 | $142,100 (-) Land $25,000 Building $117,100 | |
| 2023 | $866.00 | $142,100 Land $25,000 Building $117,100 | $142,100 Land $25,000 Building $117,100 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: 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 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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