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$60,000

518 N Fork Rd Amherst, VA 24521

3 beds
1 full
864 sqft
0.8 acres
$69 / sqft
House

Property details

About 518 N Fork Rd

Idyllic setting across the street from the North Fork of The Buffalo River. Imagine sitting outside and listening to the rivers as it trickles downstream. A true diamond in the rough. This home is in need of a complete and total renovation and is an as is where is sale. Cash only.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Other
StatusActive
Size864 sqft
Lot size0.75 Acres
Year built1959
MLS #360258

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: None
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior: Other, None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Exterior: Off-Street Parking
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Other
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $60,000
  • Price/SqFt: $69
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $331
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: 60 West from Amherst to rt on North Fork Rd
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 864 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.75 Acres
  • MLS Number: 360258
  • MLS Name: Lynchburg
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee & Co., REALTORS®
  • Office Phone: (434) 385-0015
  • Listing Agent: Michael B LeVan

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$54,400$331
2023$54,400$331
2022$54,400$331
2021$54,400$331
2020$54,400$331
2019$58,000$353
2018$58,000$353
2017$58,000$353

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Temperance Elementary School

Public District PK-5

7.4 mi

1981 Lowesville Rd

4

Enderly Heights Elementary School

Public District 3-5

8.2 mi

101 Woodland Ave

4

Mountain View Elementary School

Public District PK-5

9.8 mi

20 Burger Cir

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 $56,178. The majority of Amherst, VA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
66%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

31%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
39%
Married, No Kids
21%
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
16%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • HuntingHunting
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • GMCGMC
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

Frequently asked questions

About 518 N Fork Rd

The listing price of 518 N Fork Rd property is $60,000.

The property 518 N Fork Rd is a house located in Amherst, Virginia, 24521.

Active Listing: 518 N Fork Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 518 N Fork Rd are: Temperance Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Enderly Heights Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mountain View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Parry Mccluer Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Amherst Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lylburn Downing Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Parry Mccluer High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Amherst County High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Rockbridge County High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $331 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 518 N Fork Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 518 N Fork Rd is 864 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 518 N Fork Rd is 1959.

This home is located at 518 N Fork Rd in Amherst, VA and zip code 24521. This 864 square foot home, which was built in 1959, sits on a 0.75 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $60,000.

While more than 3 listings in Amherst, VA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 1 listings sold at asking price, and more than 2 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Amherst, VA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 13.2%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 33 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $282,500.

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

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