Amherst County property record for 481 Amelon Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.511 acres (22,298 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,480 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 148F1 4 1 |
| Primary APN | 148F1 4 1 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,029 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,029 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,298 sqft (0.511 acres) |
| Driveway | Paver Driveway |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 481 AMELON RD |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON HEIGHTS |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24572-3014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK B WEST BETHEL RT 66 9 148F1 4 1 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 AMELON RD, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-3014 |
| 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 | $1,480.00 (+90.97%) | $127,100 (-) Land $17,500 Building $109,600 | $264,300 (+107.95%) Land $21,000 Building $243,300 |
| 2025 | $775.00 | ||
| 2024 | $127,100 Land $17,500 Building $109,600 | $127,100 Land $17,500 Building $109,600 | |
| 2023 | $775.00 |
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 | 1 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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