Amherst County property record for 689 Swapping Camp Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 101 acres (4,425,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $522,711 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,420 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34 A 1B |
| Primary APN | 34 A 1B |
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| Lot Area | 4,425,522 sqft (101 acres) |
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| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 689 SWAPPING CAMP RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | LONG MTN ON SWAPPING CAMP RD T RACT C DB 1272-183 34 A |
| Legal Subdivision | BOUNDARY SURVEY TAFT HUGHES EXCHANGE |
| Legal Tract | C |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4042 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
689 Swapping Camp Rd, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5900 DERWENT RD, POWHATAN, VA 23139-4620 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022176 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 689 SWAPPING CAMP RD, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Document Number | 0220000176 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220000176 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5900 DERWENT RD, POWHATAN, VA 23139-4620 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 689 SWAPPING CAMP RD, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Document Number | 0210004234 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210004234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 107 COLD BRANCH RD, FOREST, VA 24551-2111 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 689 Swapping Camp Rd was $1,420, up 261.3% 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 | $1,420.00 (+261.32%) | $64,500 Land $64,500 | $69,000 Land $69,000 |
| 2025 | $393.00 | ||
| 2024 | $283,000 (+30.72%) Land $283,000 | $283,000 (+30.72%) Land $283,000 | |
| 2023 | $258.00 | $216,500 Land $216,500 | $216,500 Land $216,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 689 Swapping Camp 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 689 Swapping Camp 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.
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