Sold
Last Sold Price
531,867 Lot Size12.21 Acres

Falling Rock Dr, Amherst, VA 24521

LandProperty Type
12.21 acresLot Size

Description

If you are looking for country living in a pastoral private setting look no further. Perfect for building your dream home or mini horse farm. Located 3.5 miles across the Tye River from 29 it is ideal for commuting 35 mins to Lynchburg, 40 minutes to Charlottesville , 10 minutes to Lovingston and 15 to Amherst. Go float the Tye or visit nearby wineries, cideries, breweries, distilleries or take in a craft or music festival on weekends. Come enjoy all that Nelson County has to offer!If you are looking for country living in a pastoral private setting look no further. Perfect for building your dream home or mini horse farm. Located 3.5 miles across the Tye River from 29 it is ideal for commuting 35 mins to Lynchburg, 40 minutes to Charlottesville , 10 minutes to Lovingston and 15 to Amherst. Go float the Tye or visit nearby wineries, cideries, breweries, distilleries or take in a craft or music festival on weekends. Come enjoy all that Nelson County has to offer!
  • Listed by: PAMELA LANG MCKEITHEN 434.906.0426 pam.mckeithen@nestrealty.com Brokerage DRE #226021970 • MOUNTAIN AREA REALTY
Listing closed: 12/09/2020 12:00 AM • Source: CAAR, MLS#: 592276
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$57,500

Avg days on market

183

Sale-to-list ratio

88.7%

Amherst, VA

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Location

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Sold By MOUNTAIN AREA REALTY, SARA MCGANN

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Property Information for Falling Rock Drive

Property Details

  • Taxes: $560 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Unimproved Land
  • Subdivision Name: NONE

Building Information

  • Lot Size: 12.21 AC

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: Route 29 S to Tye River Road on left. Go 2.8 miles to Falling Rock on left. Go 1/2 mile to sign on right. 30 minutes North of Lynchburg, 40 minutes south of Charlottesville
  • Latitude: 37.64068502
  • Longitude: -78.92083242
  • Water Source: None
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $560
  • Tax Legal Description: 85 -A-93D
  • Tax Year: 2019
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Tye River
  • High School: Nelson
  • Middle Or Junior School: Nelson

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 12.21
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 85-A-93D
  • Possible Use: Grazing, Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
  • Property Type: Land
  • Zoning Description: R-1 Residential
Utilities
  • Sewer: None
  • Utilities: Other, WaterNotAvailable

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Spa: No

Room Information

Room Information
  • Human Modified: No

Rental

Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for Falling Rock Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 9, 2020

Sold

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #592276

$55,000—
Dec 9, 2020

Sold

CAAR #592276

$55,000—
Jun 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #592276

$84,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2020

Sold

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #592276

$55,000
12/09/2020

Sold

CAAR #592276

$55,000
06/20/2019

Listed (Active)

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #592276

$84,000

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Schools near Falling Rock Drive

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

Nelson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nelson County High School
Public9 to 12

Rockfish River Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: Falling Rock Drive, Amherst, VA 24521
$55,000
–
–
–
531,867
$265,000
3
2,280
79,715
$55,000
3
2
1,624
531,868
$310,000
3
1,566
132,422
–
3
2
1,323
1,466,230
–
–
–
–
65,340

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Listing Courtesy of MOUNTAIN AREA REALTY, PAMELA LANG MCKEITHEN

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