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$283,742$130 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

261 N FIVE FORKS RD

AMHERST, VA 24521
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,181 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$284K
$251K low$316K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,333 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$218,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$191,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$218,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyAmherst
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1959
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Amherst County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi
M
Amherst Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 mi
E
Amherst Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.4 mi

District: Amherst County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24521These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,438
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.47 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,710
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,307
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

261 N Five Forks Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 65% of homes in Amherst County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Amherst 24521
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Amherst County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Amherst County

What homes are worth in Amherst 24521

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$66K$821K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Amherst 24521.

How it measures up in Amherst 24521

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Amherst 24521.

Estimated value$283,742
CheaperTypical $277,683Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,181 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 261 N Five Forks Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 24521Amherst County
Estimated valuepricier than$283,74252% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13014% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than2,181 ft²83% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than19176% of homes5% of homes

About 261 N Five Forks Rd

How much is 261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA is $283,742 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $251,362 to $316,122. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA?

261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,181 square feet of living space.

When was 261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA built?

261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA?

261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA is assigned to Amherst County High School (high), rated D; Amherst Middle School (middle), rated C+; Amherst Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Amherst County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA compare to other homes in Amherst 24521?

Among the 4,673 homes in Amherst 24521, it is worth more than 52% of them ($283,742 against a typical $277,683), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($130 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,181 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²) and it is newer than 6% of them (1917 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Amherst County, it is worth more than 65% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 N Five Forks Rd, Amherst, VA was $1,333. The county assessed it at $218,500.

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