Circa 1914 country cottage in a nice setting in a neighborhood across from Sweet Briar College. 21 minutes and only one stoplight from LU. , 45 minutes from CVille, Hardwood floors, spacious kitchen, sunroom, high ceilings and lots of character, charm and light await you. 1.27 acre yard with storage shed and workshop.
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
1.27 acresLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by PAUL KILGORE• MONTAGUE, MILLER & CO. - AMHERST
Circa 1914 country cottage in a nice setting in a neighborhood across from Sweet Briar College. 21 minutes and only one stoplight from LU. Hardwood floors, spacious kitchen, sunroom, high ceilings and lots of character, charm and light await you. 1.27 acre yard with storage shed and workshop. Covered parking space and paved drive
Public Records
Aug 2, 2022
Sold
$189,900
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 2014
Sold
$120,500
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 2009
Sold
$120,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,332 (+74.0%)
$34,600 + $203,300
$237,900
2025
$766
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2024
$766
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2023
$766
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2022
$766
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2021
$766
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2020
$766 (+4.8%)
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2019
$730
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
2018
$730
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
2017
$730
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
2016
$730 (+8.9%)
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
2015
$670
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
2014
$670
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
Tax history for 111 Higginbotham Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,332 (+74.0%)
$34,600 + $203,300
$237,900
2025
$766
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2024
$766
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2023
$766
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2022
$766
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2021
$766
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2020
$766 (+4.8%)
$28,800 + $96,700
$125,500
2019
$730
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
2018
$730
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
2017
$730
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
2016
$730 (+8.9%)
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
2015
$670
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
2014
$670
$34,800 + $84,900
$119,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,464
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
110 A 60
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Bathroom
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Insert, Wood Burning Stove
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,464
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,464
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.27
Zoning: A Agricultural
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $664
Parcel Number: 110-A-60
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Other, Satellite Internet Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Amherst
Middle Or Junior School: Amherst
High School: Amherst
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 111 HIGGINBOTHAM CREEK RD
Directions: Business 29 To East Sweet Briar Drive (Across From Entrance To SBC And May Be Shown As Stage Road), Then Left Onto East Sweet Briar Dr. To A Right On Old Stage Rd At The T, Then Left On Higginbotham Creek. House Immediately On The Left
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,464
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 110 A 60
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
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Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Amherst Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
Amherst County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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