Amherst County property record for 252 Orchard Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,423 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.568 acres (24,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,340 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147D 4 23 |
| Primary APN | 147D 4 23 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,423 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,742 sqft (0.568 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Driveway | Paver Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 ORCHARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON HEIGHTS |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24572-2765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 CLEARVIEW ACRES 147D 4 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEARVIEW ACRES SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
252 Orchard Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 ORCHARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-2765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Property Address | 252 ORCHARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-2765 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0210000085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210000085 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.88% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Orchard Dr was $1,340, 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 | $1,340.00 (+44.55%) | $152,000 Land $22,500 Building $129,500 | $239,400 Land $27,000 Building $212,400 |
| 2025 | $927.00 | ||
| 2024 | $152,000 (-) Land $22,500 Building $129,500 | $152,000 (-) Land $22,500 Building $129,500 | |
| 2023 | $927.00 | $152,000 Land $22,500 Building $129,500 | $152,000 Land $22,500 Building $129,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Orchard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
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 Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · other causes |
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 252 Orchard Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 54% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | AMHERST CO SERVICE AUTHORITY (ACSA) serves 14,799 people · EPA ID VA5009250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 74 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Firefly Fiber Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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