Welcome home to this charming property nestled in beautiful Amherst County! Conveniently located just minutes from 29-BUS, Sweet Briar College, Poplar Grove Golf Course, shopping, and local restaurants. This home offers the perfect balance of accessibility and peaceful privacy. Inside, you'll love the ease of all main-level living, featuring a functional layout and a separate laundry room for added convenience. The kitchen is a standout with stainless steel appliances and unique wooden countertops. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to unwind or a home close to everything Amherst has to offer, this one checks all the boxes. Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$222Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Trevor Gillispie• Elite Realty
Contact: trgillispie@gmail.com 434-660-5853
Bought with Robert Dawson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee & Co., REALTORS®
Est. $1,706 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 137 Higginbotham Creek Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
LMLS #364356
Jul 13, 2026
Sold
$210,000
$222/sq ft
Jun 2, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2026
Price Changed
$214,900
$227/sq ft
Mar 13, 2026
Price Changed
$224,900
$237/sq ft
Feb 9, 2026
Listed
$229,900
$243/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 2016
Sold
$78,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 2016
Sold
$50,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$816 (+59.0%)
$45,000 + $100,800
$145,800
2025
$514
$37,500 + $46,700
$84,200
2024
$514
$37,500 + $46,700
$84,200
2023
$514
$37,500 + $46,700
$84,200
2022
$514
$37,500 + $46,700
$84,200
2021
$514
$37,500 + $46,700
$84,200
2020
$514 (−2.8%)
$37,500 + $46,700
$84,200
2019
$528
$43,500 + $43,100
$86,600
2018
$528
$43,500 + $43,100
$86,600
2017
$528
$43,500 + $43,100
$86,600
2016
$528 (+8.9%)
$43,500 + $43,100
$86,600
2015
$485 (+0.2%)
$43,500 + $43,100
$86,600
2014
$484
$43,500 + $43,100
$86,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
947
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
110 A 58
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 947
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
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
Lot Size Acres: 1
Zoning: A1
Zoning Description: A1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $514
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Amherst
Elementary School: Central Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Midl
High School: Amherst High
Location Information
Directions: US-29 BUS N to R on Sweet Briar Ln, L to stay on Sweet Briar Ln, R onto Old Stage Rd, L onto Higginbotham Creek Rd, L onto drive, R onto driveway, home will be on the L
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 947
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 110 A 58
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Amherst. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.