Sold
Last Sold Price
1,576,872 Lot Size36.2 Acres
Ridge Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
LandProperty Type
36.2 acresLot Size

Description

36.2 acres of mature forest land situated close to Amherst offers a multitude of recreational and residential opportunities. Land lays well with excellent wildlife habitat and bold stream. Elevated portion of the property has great view potential and is located near property's state maintained road frontage. Private setting surrounded by other large forest tracts close to Shadow Ridge Golf Club.36.2 acres of mature forest land situated close to Amherst offers a multitude of recreational and residential opportunities. Land lays well with excellent wildlife habitat and bold stream. Elevated portion of the property has great view potential and is located near property's state maintained road frontage. Private setting surrounded by other large forest tracts close to Shadow Ridge Golf Club.
  • Listed by: WILL MOORE 540.463.7080 will.moore@jwmre.com • JAMES WM. MOORE REAL ESTATE CO.
Listing closed: 01/31/2018 12:00 AM • Source: CAAR, MLS#: 556853

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$80,000

Avg days on market

176

Sale-to-list ratio

83.3%

Amherst, VA

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Location

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Property Information for Ridge Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $88 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Agricultural
  • Subdivision: NONE
  • Directions: From Amherst, US-60 E. for 3.2 mi to left on Rt. 734 for 0.3 mi. Continue straight on Rt. 712 for 1.0 mi. Continue straight on Rt. 759 for 0.1 mi to property on right.
  • Zoning: A-1 Agricultural
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 36.20 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/Incorporated City: Amherst
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Taxes: $88.45
  • HOA: No
School Information
  • Elem School: Central (Amherst)
  • High School: Amherst
  • Middle School: Amherst
Property
Lot Information
  • # of Acres: 36.2
  • Price Per SQFT: $2,624.31
Property and Assessments
  • Class: LAND
  • Property Type: Agricultural
  • Best Use: Residential, Vacation Site
  • Legal Description: 36.2 ac., m/l, on E. side of Braxton Ridge Rd. in Court House District.
  • Lockbox: No
  • Agent Hit Count: 30
  • Client Hit Count: 7
  • Listing Services: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Cable/Internet Available: Other
Green Features
  • Green Features: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fenced: No

Property History for Ridge Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2018

Sold

CAAR #556853

$95,000
Feb 8, 2017

Listed (Active)

CAAR #556853

$99,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2018

Sold

CAAR #556853

$95,000
02/08/2017

Listed (Active)

CAAR #556853

$99,000

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Schools near Ridge Drive

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
Central 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: Ridge Drive, Amherst, VA 24521
$95,000
1,576,872
1
1,242
70,567
3
2
1,040
47,872
3
1.5
1,340
140,394
$355,000
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