Amherst County property record for 480 S Five Forks Rd, Monroe, VA 24574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,577 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,619 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137 A 111 |
| Primary APN | 137 A 111 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,034 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,870 sqft |
| Basement Area | 945 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 945 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 52,577 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 480 S FIVE FORKS RD |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24574-2752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | NEAR MONROE 137 A 111 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
480 S Five Forks Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2016.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 480 S FIVE FORKS RD, MONROE, VA 24574-2752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 20163560 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1309 / 837 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001309/837 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 480 S Five Forks Rd was $1,619, up 74.3% 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 | $1,619.00 (+74.27%) | $152,400 Land $26,000 Building $126,400 | $289,200 Land $31,200 Building $258,000 |
| 2025 | $929.00 | ||
| 2024 | $152,400 (-) Land $26,000 Building $126,400 | $152,400 (-) Land $26,000 Building $126,400 | |
| 2023 | $929.00 | $152,400 Land $26,000 Building $126,400 | $152,400 Land $26,000 Building $126,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 480 S Five Forks Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 Claims | 3 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran And Associated Severe Storm Cond |
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 480 S Five Forks Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Firefly Fiber Broadband.
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