837 Gidsville Rd

Amherst, VA 24521

$900,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,337 Sq. Ft.
$208 / Sq. Ft.
4,337
Sq. Ft.
$208
per Sq. Ft.
Closed / Sold 11/7/25
Closed / Sold 11/7/25
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Description

FABULOUS estate featuring 147 acres, stately and timeless, charming, and elegant custom brick home designed by the seller, perfectly situated, and built by Morcom Builders in 1990. This masterpiece of a home in beautiful Amherst county countryside is on the market for the very first time. Lovely columns, brick front porch and sidewalk to welcome guests, and a rear brick patio spanning more than 100 feet with mountain views, and sunsets you must see to truly believe. Step inside to impressive foyer,...FABULOUS estate featuring 147 acres, stately and timeless, charming, and elegant custom brick home designed by the seller, perfectly situated, and built by Morcom Builders in 1990. This masterpiece of a home in beautiful Amherst county countryside is on the market for the very first time. Lovely columns, brick front porch and sidewalk to welcome guests, and a rear brick patio spanning more than 100 feet with mountain views, and sunsets you must see to truly believe. Step inside to impressive foyer, formal living room ideal for entertaining, and formal dining room for special gatherings. You'll love relaxing in the massive den with secret built-ins as you step down. Lovely library is just the spot to enjoy evenings and a good book, abundance of custom built-ins. Huge kitchen, abundance of cabinetry and counterspace open to the rear patio for grilling and enjoying guests. Second level boasts huge primary suite with F/P, bath, other huge bedrooms, sitting area. Unfin. basement. Wow!
  1. Listed by Nadine Blakely • Re/Max 1st Olympic

Property Details for 837 Gidsville Road

Styles
Colonial, Two Story
Directions
Route 29 to Rt. 60 (Richmond Highway) to traffic circle. Bear right and continue onto Lexington Highway to Rt. 778 (Lowesville Road) to left on Sandidges Road to right on Gidsville (at Dug Hill Road area) to fence/gate.
LISTING UPDATED: 11/10/2025 01:37 PM

Property Details for 837 Gidsville Road

StatusClosed / Sold
MLS #361644
Days on Market13
Taxes$2,400 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1990
Lot Size147.00 AC / 6,403,320 SF
CountyAmherst County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Re/Max 1st Olympic, Nadine Blakely

Sold By Re/Max 1st Olympic, Nadine B Blakely

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Building Information for 837 Gidsville Road

Stories2Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size147.00 AC / 6,403,320 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,647 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,447

Property Taxes

$200

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 837 Gidsville Road

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: 38A6
  • Estimated Taxes: $2,400.00
  • Association: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
School Information
  • School District: Amherst
Parking
  • Attached Garage: 2 Car
  • Garage Area: 729.00
  • Garage Dimensions: 27.000 x 27.000
  • Garage Length: 27.00
  • Garage Width: 27.00
  • Carport Area: .00
  • Carport Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Carport Length: .00
  • Carport Width: .00
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 147.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: (Public Records)
  • Lot Square Footage: 6403320.0
  • Square Footage: 4337.0
  • Above Grade Fin SqFt: 4337.0
  • Est Fin SqFt BelGrde: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 3: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 2: 1970.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 1: 2367.0
  • Est UnFin SqFt Total: 1800.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Age: 0
  • FIPS Code: 9
  • Legal Description: On Rt 625 @ Gidsville 28 A 6
  • 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: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Utility - Electric: Dominion Energy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: Two
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Off-Street Parking, Patio, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Circular Drive, Garden Space, Mountain Views
  • Exterior Finish (AG): Brick, Wood Siding, Other
  • Attach Doc to DocBox: Disclosure
  • ScreenedPorch Area: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • ScreenedPorch Length: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Width: 0.0
  • Patio Area: 0.0
  • Porch Area: 0.0
  • Foyer Area: 195.0
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: 3 Fireplaces
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Drapes, Drywall, Main Level Den, Primary Bed w/Bath, Separate Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Connections
  • Limited Services: No
  • Attic: Access, Storage Only
  • Basement: Exterior Entrance, Interior Entrance
  • Foyer: 13x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Air Conditioning: Heat Pump
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 3 (3 0)
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0
  • Appliance/Convey: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • 2nd Bedroom: 16x11 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 2ndBedroom Area: 176.0
  • 2ndBedroom Dimensions: 16.000 x 11.000
  • 2ndBedroom Length: 16.0
  • 2ndBedroom Width: 11.0
  • 3rd Bedroom: 13x15 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 3rdBedroom Area: 195.0
  • 3rdBedroom Dimensions: 13.000 x 15.000
  • 3rdBedroom Length: 13.0
  • 3rdBedroom Width: 15.0
  • 4th Bedroom: 13x15 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 4thBedroom Area: 195.0
  • 4thBedroom Dimensions: 13.000 x 15.000
  • 4thBedroom Length: 13.0
  • 4thBedroom Width: 15.0
  • 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
  • Room 1 Description: Sitting Room
  • Other Room 1: 10x12 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Kitchen: 10x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry Room: 5x4 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 23x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Formal Dining: 19x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • RecRoom Area: 0.0
  • RecRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • RecRoom Length: 0.0
  • RecRoom Width: 0.0
  • Family Room: 22x22 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • FamilyRoom Area: 484.0
  • FamilyRoom Dimensions: 22.000 x 22.000
  • FamilyRoom Length: 22.0
  • FamilyRoom Width: 22.0
  • GreatRoom Area: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • GreatRoom Length: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Area: 120.0
  • OtherRoom1 Dimensions: 10.000 x 12.000
  • OtherRoom1 Length: 10.0
  • OtherRoom1 Width: 12.0
  • 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: 208.0
  • Office Dimensions: 13.000 x 16.000
  • Office Length: 13.0
  • Office Width: 16.0
Breakfast Room Information
  • BreakfastArea Area: 176.0
  • BreakfastArea Dimensions: 11.000 x 16.000
  • BreakfastArea Length: 11.0
  • BreakfastArea Width: 16.0
  • Breakfast Area: 11x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Master Bedroom Information
  • MasterBedroom Area: 396.0
  • MasterBedroom Dimensions: 22.000 x 18.000
  • MasterBedroom Length: 22.0
  • MasterBedroom Width: 18.0
Bathrooms Information
  • Full Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Full Bath Level 1: 1
  • Full Bath Level 2: 2
  • 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: 285.0
  • FormalDining Dimensions: 19.000 x 15.000
  • FormalDining Length: 19.0
  • FormalDining Width: 15.0
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: 20.0
  • LaundryRoom Dimensions: 5.000 x 4.000
  • LaundryRoom Length: 5.0
  • LaundryRoom Width: 4.0
Kitchen Room
  • Kitchen Area: 150.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10.000 x 15.000
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • LivingRoom Area: 345.0
  • LivingRoom Dimensions: 23.000 x 15.000
  • LivingRoom Length: 23.0
  • LivingRoom Width: 15.0

Property History for 837 Gidsville Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2025

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361644

$900,000—
Nov 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921137251

$900,000—
Sep 21, 2025

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361644

—
Sep 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361644

$849,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2025

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361644

$900,000
11/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921137251

$900,000
09/21/2025

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361644

—
09/08/2025

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361644

$849,900

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Public Records for 837 Gidsville Road

Taxable ValueLand$92,600Additions$462,400Total$555,000
Tax Record2024$3,386 ($282 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt4,337 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,337 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,403,320 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated2009ZoningA1CountyAMHERSTAPN38 A 6Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 837 Gidsville Road

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

Amherst Middle School
Public6 to 8

Amherst County High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Re/Max 1st Olympic, Nadine Blakely

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