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493 BUFFALO RIDGE RD

AMHERST, VA 24521
3
Beds
2
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,017 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$135,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyAMHERST
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Amherst Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Central Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Amherst County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 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

493 Buffalo Ridge 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Amherst 24521
  • Among the newest 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.

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 2.59 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 493 Buffalo Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 24521Amherst County
Lot sizebigger than1 ac28% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 493 Buffalo Ridge Rd

When did 493 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA last sell?

493 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 493 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA?

493 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 493 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA built?

493 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 493 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA?

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

How does 493 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA compare to other homes in Amherst 24521?

Among the 4,673 homes in Amherst 24521, its lot is bigger than 28% of them (1 ac against a typical 2.59 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 493 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 493 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Amherst, VA was $1,017. The county assessed it at $135,600.

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