1697 S Amherst Hwy Amherst, VA 24521
Property details
About 1697 S Amherst Hwy
This lovely renovated home is nestled on 2 parcels totaling 8.977 acres, that is open and wooded with a small creek meandering though the front of the property. The home offers all new kicthen with granite counter tops, all new appliances, 2 updated baths, freshly painted thoughout, new light fixtures and ceiling fans, replacement windows and doors and new hardwood floors. There is a 15 x 16 outbuilding, freshly graveled circle driveway and 2 covered porches to enjoy the surrounding pastoral views. Located between Lynchburg and Charlottesville in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Bedroom, Primary Bed w/Bath, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Workshop, Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Separate Laundry Rm., Washer Connections
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- View: Other
- Exterior: Circular Drive, Garden Space, Landscaped, Secluded Lot, Insulated Glass
- Architectural Style: Story and a half
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- List Price: $369,900
- Price/SqFt: $226
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $801
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: 29 Business North out of Madison Hgts. property is on the right past Faulconerville
- Year Built: 1949
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,632 SqFt
- Lot Size: 9 Acres
- MLS Number: 358895
- MLS Name: Lynchburg
- Office Name: Montague Miller And Co.-Amher
- Office Phone: (434) 946-5522
- Office Email: mmcoamherst@montaguemiller.com
- Listing Agent: Lynn L Bowling
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2015 | Home Sold | $59,600 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129,300 | $801 |
| 2023 | $129,300 | $788 |
| 2022 | $129,300 | $788 |
| 2021 | $129,300 | $788 |
| 2020 | $129,300 | $788 |
| 2019 | $127,900 | $780 |
| 2018 | $127,900 | $780 |
| 2017 | $127,900 | $780 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Central Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.6 mi
•575 Union Hill Rd
5
Amherst Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.1 mi
•156 Davis St
4
Amelon Elementary School
Public District PK-5
5.1 mi
•132 Amer Cir
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,583. The most common annual income of people living in Amherst, VA is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Hunting
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Subaru
Cadillac
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
Frequently asked questions
About 1697 S Amherst Hwy
The listing price of 1697 S Amherst Hwy property is $369,900.
The property 1697 S Amherst Hwy is a house located in Amherst, Virginia, 24521.
Active Listing: 1697 S Amherst Hwy is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1697 S Amherst Hwy are: Central Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Amherst Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Amelon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Amherst Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Monelison Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), P. L. Dunbar Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Amherst County High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), E. C. Glass High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Heritage High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $801 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 20, 2015 for $59,600 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1697 S Amherst Hwy has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1697 S Amherst Hwy is 1,632 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1697 S Amherst Hwy is 1949.
This home is located at 1697 S Amherst Hwy in Amherst, VA and zip code 24521. This 1,632 square foot home, which was built in 1949, sits on a 9.00 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $369,900.
Amherst, VA housing market in April 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 3 sold at listed price and over 2 sold below. Between March and April 2025, Amherst, VA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 20%. Listings spent 27 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $297,500 during the same period.