Amherst County property record for 284 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,176 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2007 Second Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A4 A 53 |
| Primary APN | 96A4 A 53 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| 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 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 284 S MAIN ST |
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| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 284 SOUTH MAIN ST SEE DB 1221 -288, INST# 220003604 96A |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Amherst County records · APN 96A4 A 53
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3201 ROSE MILL RD, ARRINGTON, VA 22922-2226 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 21, 2007 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage C&F MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 05, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Deed, Transfer C WAYNE FERGUSON ETAL |
| Sep 22, 2011 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 21, 2007 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage C & F MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 05, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 05, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20223604 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 03, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003604 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Property Address | 284 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 001070/805 |
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| Date | Feb 21, 2007 |
| Book Page | 1070/805 |
| Instrument | 000065540007 |
| Name | C&F MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23113 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2022 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 05, 2022 |
| Property Address | 284 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Document Number | 0220003604 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 03, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220003604 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 284 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Property Address | 284 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Document Number | 001240/944 |
| Book / Page | 1240 / 944 |
| Map Reference | CAB3 SL3-21 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Instrument | 000488160002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $183.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 000488170004 |
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| Date | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Instrument | 000488170004 |
| Name | C WAYNE FERGUSON ETAL |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2023 |
| Rate | 4% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Property Address | 284 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Document Number | 001194/582 |
| Book / Page | 1194 / 582 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2011 |
| Instrument | 2836 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2007 |
| Property Address | 284 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Document Number | 001070/787 |
| Book / Page | 1070 / 787 |
| Map Reference | DD582 PG708 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 08, 2007 |
| Instrument | 000065520002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $170.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Document Number | 001070/789 |
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| Date | Feb 21, 2007 |
| Book Page | 1070/789 |
| Instrument | 000065530016 |
| Name | C & F MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23113 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2037 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
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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 | $1,176.00 (+10.32%) | $174,800 (-) Land $45,000 Building $129,800 | $210,100 (+20.19%) Land $54,000 Building $156,100 |
| 2025 | $1,066.00 | ||
| 2024 | $174,800 (-) Land $45,000 Building $129,800 | $174,800 (-) Land $45,000 Building $129,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,066.00 | $174,800 Land $45,000 Building $129,800 | $174,800 Land $45,000 Building $129,800 |
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 3,846 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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