Amherst County property record for 298 Braxton Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 47.3 acres (2,060,388 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,760 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 97 2 16 |
| Primary APN | 97 2 16 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,440 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,060,388 sqft (47.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 680 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 298 BRAXTON RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-4011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 16 WITHERS PROP 97 2 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | STINNETT |
| Legal Tract | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 298 BRAXTON RIDGE RD, AMHERST, VA 24521-4011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20261680 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 298 BRAXTON RIDGE RD, AMHERST, VA 24521-4011 |
| Document Number | 0000001680 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $47,975.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 298 BRAXTON RIDGE RD, AMHERST, VA 24521-4011 |
| Document Number | 0000001681, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261681 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.58% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $1,760.00 (+47.53%) | $195,700 (-38.09%) Land $41,000 Building $154,700 | $314,400 (-0.54%) Land $45,500 Building $268,900 |
| 2025 | $1,193.00 | ||
| 2024 | $316,100 (-) Land $161,400 Building $154,700 | $316,100 (-) Land $161,400 Building $154,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,193.00 | $316,100 Land $161,400 Building $154,700 | $316,100 Land $161,400 Building $154,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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