Amherst County property record for 280 Thomas Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,283 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.731 acres (31,842 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,253 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 155A 3 18-21 |
| Primary APN | 155A 3 18-21 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,283 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,283 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,283 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,283 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,842 sqft (0.731 acres) |
| Garage Area | 314 sqft |
| Driveway | Paver Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 280 THOMAS RD |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON HEIGHTS |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24572-5108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 AND PART OF 18 19 21 & 85 ON THOMAS ROAD 155A 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 10506 |
280 Thomas Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2019.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3801 FORT AVE, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502-4711 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003544 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 280 THOMAS RD, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5108 |
| Document Number | 0190003544 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190003544 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 THOMAS RD, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5108 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Thomas Rd was $1,253, up 68.9% 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 | $1,253.00 (+68.87%) | $121,700 Land $20,000 Building $101,700 | $223,800 Land $24,000 Building $199,800 |
| 2025 | $742.00 | ||
| 2024 | $121,700 (-) Land $20,000 Building $101,700 | $121,700 (-) Land $20,000 Building $101,700 | |
| 2023 | $742.00 | $121,700 Land $20,000 Building $101,700 | $121,700 Land $20,000 Building $101,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Thomas Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 280 Thomas Rd 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% 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 69 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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