Amherst County property record for 286 Amethyst Ln, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 3.83 acres (167,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $932 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 112 A 57 |
| Primary APN | 112 A 57 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,838 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 167,140 sqft (3.83 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 286 AMETHYST LN |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-4034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | ADJ C R SCHAAR HENRY WINGATE 112 A 57 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
286 Amethyst Ln 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 | 286 AMETHYST LN, AMHERST, VA 24521-4034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 286 Amethyst Ln was $932, up 8% 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 | $932.00 (+8%) | $141,500 Land $29,600 Building $111,900 | $166,500 Land $35,500 Building $131,000 |
| 2025 | $863.00 | ||
| 2024 | $141,500 (-) Land $29,600 Building $111,900 | $141,500 (-) Land $29,600 Building $111,900 | |
| 2023 | $863.00 | $141,500 Land $29,600 Building $111,900 | $141,500 Land $29,600 Building $111,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 Amethyst Ln 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 | 3 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 286 Amethyst Ln is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 56% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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