Looking to live in a small town that offers plenty of conveniences and a laid-back lifestyle? Then you need to see this Brick Cape Cod in the Town of Amherst that has the architectural charm of an older home and plenty of room that can be enjoyed by a small or large household while being conveniently located between Lynchburg and Charlottesville. This home is move-in ready with neutral paint colors, hardwood floors, and brand new stainless steel appliances. With 4 bedrooms, there's an option for a home office. Laundry room in basement currently doubles as home gym. The large backyard, deck, and side porch provide plenty of space for enjoying the outdoors and entertaining. An added bonus is the garage which provides space for 1 car, a workshop, and a 1 bedroom apartment. Perfect for guests to stay in or to bring in some extra income as a rental. This home has replacement windows, upgraded electrical panel box, a newer HVAC system, and new water heater and baseboard heaters in apartment
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Charlotte Hudson Fluharty• Keller Williams
Cap Cod style Brick home located in the Town of Amherst offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2016 heat pump, 2014 roof, hardwood floors, FP with gas logs, newer stove and dishwasher, replacement windows with mini blinds and a full basement for expansion. There is a garage aptmnt that offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living, kitchen, den with a total of 1056- feet of living space. There is a large level backyard for outside fun. Public water and sewer.
LMLS #301944
Oct 25, 2016
Listed
$184,900
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 20, 2016
Sold
$75,100
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,387 (+63.4%)
$30,000 + $217,700
$247,700
2025
$849
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2024
$849
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2023
$849
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2022
$849
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2021
$849
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2020
$849 (+0.4%)
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2019
$846
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
2018
$846
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
2017
$846
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
2016
$846 (+8.9%)
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
2015
$777
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
2014
$776
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
Tax history for 133 Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,387 (+63.4%)
$30,000 + $217,700
$247,700
2025
$849
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2024
$849
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2023
$849
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2022
$849
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2021
$849
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2020
$849 (+0.4%)
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2019
$846
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
2018
$846
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
2017
$846
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
2016
$846 (+8.9%)
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
2015
$777
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
2014
$776
$31,000 + $107,700
$138,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.6
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,331
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
96A2 6 16-19
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,331
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning Description: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $380
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Amherst
Elementary School: Amherst Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Midl
High School: Amherst High
Location Information
Directions: 29 to Route 60 exit to Amherst. At circle, take first exit to Main St/Bus 29N. Ridge Dr is on the left. House is on left.
Community Information
Community Features: Pool
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,331
Stories: 1.6
Lot Size: 0.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 96A2 6 16-19
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
AttributionContact: cfluharty@kw.com 434-420-2374
Around this home
Schools
Amherst Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Amherst Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Amherst County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Amherst, VA • 24521
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
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