This charming brick Cape Cod nestled in Monroe boasts easy access to 29, but with all the charm of country living. Mature boxwood bushes line the road & sidewalk, & a NEW 6' privacy fence, lend to a private drive. '' The 1ST floor features a spacious living room for entertaining, with gas log fireplace! Additional 1st floor rooms include bedroom, full bath, cozy den/office, formal dining and laundry room. The Kitchen boasts an abundance of cabinet space, wall mounted oven, and NEW glass-top cook stove with range hood! The second floor features full bath (with linen closet), & 2 large bedrooms. Each bedroom includes a storage room & walk-in closet! If that's not enough storage, a full size basement & oversized shed will meet all of your storage needs! NEW electrical panel was installed in February 2020 and electric service was fully upgraded to 200 Amp in May 2021. With such a convenient location (9 miles from Lynchburg & 6 miles from Amherst), this house will welcome you home!
Easy access to 29 and convenient to both Lynchburg and Amherst! Charming vintage brick home with 1,800 finished square feet and 3 bedrooms including a main level bedroom and 2 full baths. Spacious rooms in this quality built home with graceful arched entry, hardwood floors (carpet over some), gorgeous oak mantle around fireplace with propane logs and formal dining room and living room. Live on one level with formal rooms plus large breakfast room, kitchen, bedroom bath and den all on main level. Two bedrooms and a bath upstairs plus a full basement. Storage building makes a nice shop or place for garden tools. 1 year old Heat Pump with dual fuel source. .. propane backup. Architectural shingle roof was a recent improvement too.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,044 (+25.5%)
$27,000 + $159,400
$186,400
2025
$832
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2024
$832
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2023
$832
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2022
$832
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2021
$832
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2020
$832 (+2.2%)
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2019
$814
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
2018
$814
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
2017
$814
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
2016
$814 (+8.9%)
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
2015
$748
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
2014
$747
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
Tax history for 171 N Five Forks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,044 (+25.5%)
$27,000 + $159,400
$186,400
2025
$832
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2024
$832
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2023
$832
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2022
$832
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2021
$832
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2020
$832 (+2.2%)
$22,500 + $113,900
$136,400
2019
$814
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
2018
$814
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
2017
$814
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
2016
$814 (+8.9%)
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
2015
$748
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
2014
$747
$28,500 + $105,000
$133,500
*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
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,834
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
124 A 37
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Oven, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,835
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Other Structures: Storage, 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
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $700
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Amherst
Elementary School: Amelon Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Midl
High School: Amherst High
Location Information
Directions: From Lynchburg take 29 North to left on North Five Forks RD. House is on left at sign.
Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,834
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 124 A 37
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026