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897 PATRICK HENRY HWY

AMHERST, VA 24521
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,412 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.
4.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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.$1,907 (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.$200,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$156,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$200,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$340,600

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.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.82
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

897 Patrick Henry Hwy 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Amherst County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Amherst County
  • Older than 83% 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.

Living area2,412 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size4.82 ac
SmallerTypical 2.6 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 897 Patrick Henry Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 24521Amherst County
Living areabigger than2,412 ft²89% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.82 ac59% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than195017% of homes17% of homes

About 897 Patrick Henry Hwy

When did 897 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA last sell?

897 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 897 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA?

897 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,412 square feet of living space and a 4.82-acre lot.

When was 897 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA built?

897 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

How does 897 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA compare to other homes in Amherst 24521?

Among the 4,673 homes in Amherst 24521, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,412 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (4.82 ac against a typical 2.6 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1950 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 897 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 897 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA was $1,907. The county assessed it at $200,700.

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