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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,451 sqft$71/sqft
265 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,148 sq ftLot Size
1929Year Built
$71/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Tucked away from the world you will find this lovely cottage completely hidden from view on Main Street in Amherst. Behind the mature vines and shrubbery you will find this unique home with a separate guest house/studio. Fabulous front porch for relaxing, spacious living room with fireplace, and a more intimate study with a second fireplace. Wood floors, high ceilings, and a convenient master suite complement this home. Live and work from home and walk to local shops and restaurants. A very special...Tucked away from the world you will find this lovely cottage completely hidden from view on Main Street in Amherst. Behind the mature vines and shrubbery you will find this unique home with a separate guest house/studio. Fabulous front porch for relaxing, spacious living room with fireplace, and a more intimate study with a second fireplace. Wood floors, high ceilings, and a convenient master suite complement this home. Live and work from home and walk to local shops and restaurants. A very special property.
  • Listed by: Mary Snow • Mary Snow Realty
Listing closed: 06/10/2014 01:00 AM • Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 281172

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$245,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Amherst, VA

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Location

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Property Information for 265 South Main Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $650 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Styles: Bungalow
  • Directions: 29 to second Amherst exit. Left at Circle, through stoplight to house on left.
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,148 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/City: Amherst
  • State: VA
  • ZIP: 24521
  • Area: Amherst
  • Longitude: .00
  • Latitude: .00
  • City/Town: Amherst
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map/Parcel ID: 96-A4-A-69
  • Estimated Taxes: $650.00
  • Association: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee Amount: $.00
  • Association Fee: 0.00
School Information
  • Elementary School: Amherst Elem
  • High School: Amherst High
  • Middle School: Amherst Midl
  • School District: Amherst
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Area: .00
  • Garage Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Garage Length: .00
  • Garage Width: .00
  • Carport Area: .00
  • Carport Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Carport Length: .00
  • Carport Width: .00
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: (Public Records)
  • Lot Square Footage: 9148.0
  • Square Footage: 1451.0
  • Above Grade Fin SqFt: 1451.0
  • Est Fin SqFt BelGrde: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 3: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 2: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 1: 1451.0
  • Est UnFin SqFt Total: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Age: 0
  • Financing: Cash
  • FIPS Code: 9
  • Legal Description: Lot and house on Route 29. Deed Book 963, page 169.
  • Construction Status: Completed
  • Property Disclaimer: All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed
  • Allow Auto Estimate: No
  • Allow Reviews: No
  • Validated: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Space, Landscaped, Secluded Lot, Tennis Courts Nearby, Lake Nearby, Golf Nearby, Ski Slope Nearby
  • Exterior Finish (AG): Wood Siding
  • Attach Doc to DocBox: Disclosure
  • ScreenedPorch Area: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • ScreenedPorch Length: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Width: 0.0
  • Deck Area: 0.0
  • Deck Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Deck Length: 0.0
  • Deck Width: 0.0
  • Patio Area: 0.0
  • Patio Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Patio Length: 0.0
  • Patio Width: 0.0
  • Porch Area: 0.0
  • Porch Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Porch Length: 0.0
  • Porch Width: 0.0
  • Foyer Area: 0.0
  • Foyer Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Foyer Length: 0.0
  • Foyer Width: 0.0
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces, Den, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Heating System: Steam-Oil
  • Interior Features: Apartment, Cable Connections, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Data Aval, Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Den, Master Bed w/ Bath, Plaster, Separate Dining Room
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Connections
  • Limited Services: No
  • Attic: Access, Scuttle
  • Basement: Exterior Entrance, Interior Entrance, Partial
  • Den: 16x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Den Area: 192.0
  • Den Dimensions: 16.000 x 12.000
  • Den Length: 16.0
  • Den Width: 12.0
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 2 (2 0)
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0
  • Appliance/Convey: Dishwasher, Range-Gas, Refrigerator
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • 2nd Bedroom: 8x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • 2ndBedroom Area: 64.0
  • 2ndBedroom Dimensions: 8.000 x 8.000
  • 2ndBedroom Length: 8.0
  • 2ndBedroom Width: 8.0
  • 3rdBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 3rdBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 3rdBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 3rdBedroom Width: 0.0
  • 4thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 4thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 4thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 4thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 5thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 6thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • Kitchen: 7x7 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 26x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Formal Dining: 12x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • RecRoom Area: 0.0
  • RecRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • RecRoom Length: 0.0
  • RecRoom Width: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Area: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • FamilyRoom Length: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Width: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Area: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • GreatRoom Length: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom1 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom2 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom3 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Width: 0.0
  • Office Area: 0.0
  • Office Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Office Length: 0.0
  • Office Width: 0.0
Breakfast Room Information
  • BreakfastArea Area: 48.0
  • BreakfastArea Dimensions: 12.000 x 4.000
  • BreakfastArea Length: 12.0
  • BreakfastArea Width: 4.0
  • Breakfast Area: 12x4 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Master Bedroom Information
  • MasterBedroom Area: 240.0
  • MasterBedroom Dimensions: 20.000 x 12.000
  • MasterBedroom Length: 20.0
  • MasterBedroom Width: 12.0
  • Master Bedroom: 20x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Bathrooms Information
  • Full Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Full Bath Level 1: 2
  • Full Bath Level 2: 0
  • Full Bath Level 3: 0
  • Half Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Half Bath Level 1: 0
  • Half Bath Level 2: 0
  • Half Bath Level 3: 0
Dining Room
  • FormalDining Area: 144.0
  • FormalDining Dimensions: 12.000 x 12.000
  • FormalDining Length: 12.0
  • FormalDining Width: 12.0
Sun Room
  • SunRoom Area: 0.0
  • SunRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • SunRoom Length: 0.0
  • SunRoom Width: 0.0
Laundry Room
  • LaundryRoom Area: 0.0
  • LaundryRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • LaundryRoom Length: 0.0
  • LaundryRoom Width: 0.0
Kitchen Room
  • Kitchen Area: 49.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 7.000 x 7.000
  • Kitchen Length: 7.0
  • Kitchen Width: 7.0
Living Room
  • LivingRoom Area: 364.0
  • LivingRoom Dimensions: 26.000 x 14.000
  • LivingRoom Length: 26.0
  • LivingRoom Width: 14.0

Property History for 265 South Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 10, 2014

Sold

CAAR #519433

$103,000
Jun 4, 2014

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #281172

$103,000
May 31, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1097603305

$105,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/10/2014

Sold

CAAR #519433

$103,000
06/04/2014

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #281172

$103,000
05/31/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1097603305

$105,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 265 South Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$35,000Additions$99,200Total$134,200
Tax Record2026$1,183 ($99 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,451 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,451 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1959ZoningR2CountyAMHERSTAPN96A4 A 69

Schools near 265 South Main Street

This home is within Amherst County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Amherst Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Amherst Middle School
Public6 to 8

Amherst County High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 265 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521
$103,000
2
1,451
9,148
$143,900
2
1
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10,890
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