1697 S Amherst Hwy, Amherst, VA, 24521

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1697 S Amherst Hwy, Amherst$369,900

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1949

HeatingHeat Pump

CoolingHeat Pump

BasementYes

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MLS #355794

Lot Size9.00 Acres

StatusActive

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.

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Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

• Architectural Style: Story and a half
• Year Built: 1949
• Stories: 2
• Living Area: 1,632 SqFt

Listing Office:

• Office Name: Montague Miller And Co.-Amher
• Office Phone: (434) 946-5522
• Listing Agent: Lynn L Bowling

Interior Features

Interior Information:

• Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
• Basement: Yes
• 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

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

• Full Bathrooms: 2
• Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

• View: Other
• Exterior: Circular Drive, Garden Space, Landscaped, Secluded Lot, Insulated Glass

Lot Features

Lot Information:

• Lot Size: 9.00 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

• Heating: Heat Pump
• Cooling: Heat Pump

Other

Directions Information:

• Directions: 29 Business North out of Madison Hgts. property is on the right past Faulconerville

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

• List Price: $369,900
• Price Per SqFt: $227/SqFt

Tax Information:

• Annual Amount: $789
• Tax Year: 2021

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Housing Market Comparison

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Amherst, VA

City

Med. Sold Price

$275K

Med. Price/SqFt

$168

Avg. Days On Market

82

# of Sold Homes

7

1697 S Amherst Hwy vs Amherst

7 DAYS ON ROCKET

-75 Days

$369,900

+$94.9K More

$227/SqFt

+$59 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $94.9K more than the Median Sold Price and $59/SqFt more than other homes in Amherst, VA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

• MLS Name: Lynchburg
• MLS Number: #355794

Listing Office:

• Office Name: Montague Miller And Co.-Amher
• Office Phone: (434) 946-5522
• Listing Agent: Lynn L Bowling

Information is provided by the Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Listing(s) information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Copyright 2024 Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 11/21/2024, 7:20:55 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

DATE	EVENT	PRICE
Aug 20, 2015	Aug 20, 2015Home Sold	$59,600

Tax History

YEAR	PROP. TAX	ASSESSMENT
2021	$789	$129,300
2020	$789	$129,300
2019	$780	$127,900
2018	$780	$127,900
2017	$780	$127,900

History based on county public records data.

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Rocket Homes›Virginia›Amherst County›Amherst›24521›1697 S Amherst Hwy

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 November 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $369,900.

While more than 1 listings in Amherst, VA in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 4 were sold below. In October 2024 in Amherst, VA there were 3.3% less homes for sale than in September 2024. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $275,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 82 days.

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