Amherst County property record for 609 N Fork Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 45.4 acres (1,981,109 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,696 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35 A 2B |
| Primary APN | 35 A 2B |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,981,109 sqft (45.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Deck Area | 544 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 609 N FORK RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | NORTH FORK OF BUFFALO ON RT 635 TRACT 1 35 A 2B |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4038 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
609 N Fork Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 258 WHISPERING STREAM LN, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501-7306 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 609 N Fork Rd was $1,696, up 43.1% 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 | $1,696.00 (+43.12%) | $194,400 (-) Land $125,200 Building $69,200 | $302,900 (+55.81%) Land $150,200 Building $152,700 |
| 2025 | $1,185.00 (-2.71%) | $194,400 (-) Land $125,200 Building $69,200 | $194,400 (-) Land $125,200 Building $69,200 |
| 2024 | $1,218.00 (+80.98%) | $194,400 (-) Land $125,200 Building $69,200 | $194,400 (-) Land $125,200 Building $69,200 |
| 2023 | $673.00 | $194,400 Land $125,200 Building $69,200 | $194,400 Land $125,200 Building $69,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 N Fork Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1985–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · river or lake flooding |
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 609 N Fork Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 86% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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