$2,671

closing credit¹

479 Boxwood Farm Rd Amherst, VA 24521

$224,900
4 beds
2 full
1,971 sqft
3.1 acres
$114 / sqft
House

Property details

About 479 Boxwood Farm Rd

Discover this private one story home nestled just outside the town of Amherst. This four bedroom, two bath home boasts 1971 sq feet of living space with vaulted ceilings and a double sided fireplace in the family and living rooms! The bedrooms have ample space and all have walk-in closets for plenty of storage. There is a main floor laundry room in the storage/mudroom. And there is plenty of space for entertaining both inside and out! The three acre lot has room for multiple activities including hunting, play areas for kids or relaxing on the large covered front porch. In the family room there is a sliding glass door which opens to the back deck for more quiet times. Come and see this home before its gone!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingHeat Pump
Size1,971 sqft
Lot size3.07 Acres
Year built2000
MLS #356715
Fireplace1 Fireplace, Gas Log

Summary

  • MLS Number: 356715
  • MLS Name: Lynchburg
  • Office Name: Lynchburgs Finest Team LLC
  • Office Phone: (434) 439-4211
  • Listing Agent: Rich Johnston

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$224,900

479 Boxwood Farm Rd

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 15, 2019
Home Sold
$36,800

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$113,100$689
2023$113,100$689
2022$113,100$689
2021$113,100$689
2020$113,100$689
2019$101,900$459
2018$101,900$323
2017$101,900$323

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Amherst Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.8 mi

156 Davis St

3

Central Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.2 mi

575 Union Hill Rd

5

Temperance Elementary School

Public District PK-5

7.6 mi

1981 Lowesville Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,413. Typical income of Amherst, VA residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

57%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
30%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors
  • Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • GMCGMC
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • CountryCountry
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 479 Boxwood Farm Rd

This home is located at 479 Boxwood Farm Rd in Amherst, VA and zip code 24521. This 1,971 square foot home, which was built in 2000, sits on a 3.07 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $224,900.

While more than 1 listings in Amherst, VA in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 4 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Amherst, VA decreased by 7.7% between December and January 2025. Listings spent 60 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $299,900 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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