Amherst County property record for 424 Braxton Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,692 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 98.8 acres (4,304,207 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,056 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 97 A 41A,42,44 |
| Primary APN | 97 A 41A,42,44 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,454 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | English |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,304,207 sqft (98.8 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 424 BRAXTON RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-4773 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | N OF POPLAR CHURCH SEE DB 1 028-635, PC 1-29 DB 1031- |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 424 BRAXTON RIDGE RD, AMHERST, VA 24521-4773 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,056.00 (+10.92%) | $156,100 (-60.54%) Land $146,900 Building $9,200 | $188,600 (-52.33%) Land $164,900 Building $23,700 |
| 2025 | $952.00 | ||
| 2024 | $395,600 (-) Land $386,400 Building $9,200 | $395,600 (-) Land $386,400 Building $9,200 | |
| 2023 | $952.00 | $395,600 Land $386,400 Building $9,200 | $395,600 Land $386,400 Building $9,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 0.03% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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