Amherst County property record for 279 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,354 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,317 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,071 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2012 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A4 A 67 |
| Primary APN | 96A4 A 67 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,354 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,736 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 434 sqft |
| Basement Area | 434 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 434 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 53,317 sqft (1.22 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 279 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT & HOUSE ON RT 29 96A4 A 67 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Amherst County records · APN 96A4 A 67
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 681, AMHERST, VA 24521-0681 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 05, 2012 |
| Property Address | 279 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Document Number | 001217/784 |
| Book / Page | 1217 / 784 |
| Map Reference | DD694 PG374 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Instrument | 000432830005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $157.50 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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 | $2,071.00 (+52.28%) | $223,000 (-) Land $46,100 Building $176,900 | $369,900 (+65.87%) Land $55,300 Building $314,600 |
| 2025 | $1,360.00 | ||
| 2024 | $223,000 (+44.06%) Land $46,100 Building $176,900 | $223,000 (+44.06%) Land $46,100 Building $176,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,360.00 | $154,800 Land $46,100 Building $108,700 | $154,800 Land $46,100 Building $108,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 29% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,704 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 178 locations within about half a mile of this property
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