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$88,281$158 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $373,000 on May 30, 2024

AMHERST, VA 24521
0
Baths
558 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.
10.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$88K
$83K low$94K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$373,000 · May 30, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$446 (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.$67,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,600

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.61
86
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.
79
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.111 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyAMHERST
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.66
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Temperance Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.9 mi
H
Amherst County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.3 mi
M
Amherst Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.3 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

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 less than 95% of homes in Amherst 24521
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Amherst 24521
  • Among the smallest homes in Amherst 24521
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% 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
$63K$810K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$88,281
CheaperTypical $278,723Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area558 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,515 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size10.66 ac
SmallerTypical 2.69 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 24521Amherst County
Estimated valuepricier than$88,2815% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15829% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than558 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than10.66 ac78% of homes86% of homes

About

How much is , Amherst, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Amherst, VA is $88,281 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $82,979 to $93,583. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Amherst, VA last sell?

, Amherst, VA last sold on May 30, 2024 for $373,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is , Amherst, VA?

, Amherst, VA has 558 square feet of living space and a 10.66-acre lot.

What schools serve , Amherst, VA?

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

How does , Amherst, VA compare to other homes in Amherst 24521?

Among the 4,674 homes in Amherst 24521, it is worth more than 5% of them ($88,281 against a typical $278,723), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($158 against a typical $184), it is bigger than almost none of them (558 ft² against a typical 1,515 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 78% of them (10.66 ac against a typical 2.69 ac). Measured against all of Amherst County, it is worth more than 6% 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 , Amherst, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for , Amherst, VA was $446. The county assessed it at $67,800.

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