* * Price Reduction * * Offered below assessed value * * Wonderful investment opportunity in the heart of the Town of Amherst. Within walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, grocery & drug stores, retail shops and swimming pool. This property is zoned CBD (Central Business District) which allows light commercial activity and residential housing. Perfect location for a small business or residence. Property will not qualify for most government backed loans and is being sold As Is. Property is occupied.
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
0.84 acresLot Size
$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carl Jackson• Cornerstone Realty Group Inc.
Bought with Lynn Bowling• Montague Miller And Co.-Amher
Source:LMLS #345334
Redfin Estimate
$250,149
$180K since sold in August 2024$10K since September
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This home's estimate is 8.7% lower than the average sale price ($274K) of 6 comparable homes.
* * Price Reduction * * Offered below assessed value * * Wonderful investment opportunity in the heart of the Town of Amherst. Within walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, grocery & drug stores, retail shops and swimming pool. This property is zoned CBD (Central Business District) which allows light commercial activity and residential housing. Perfect location for a small business or residence. Property will not qualify for most government backed loans and is being sold As Is. Property is occupied.
LMLS #323873
Mar 1, 2020
Listed
$144,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,595 (+50.7%)
$180,000 + $104,900
$284,900
2025
$1,059
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2024
$1,059
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2023
$1,059
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2022
$1,059
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2021
$1,059
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2020
$1,059 (+1.4%)
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2019
$1,044
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
2018
$1,044
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
2017
$1,044
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
2016
$1,044 (+8.9%)
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
2015
$959
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
2014
$958
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
Tax history for 240 S Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,595 (+50.7%)
$180,000 + $104,900
$284,900
2025
$1,059
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2024
$1,059
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2023
$1,059
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2022
$1,059
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2021
$1,059
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2020
$1,059 (+1.4%)
$150,000 + $23,600
$173,600
2019
$1,044
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
2018
$1,044
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
2017
$1,044
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
2016
$1,044 (+8.9%)
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
2015
$959
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
2014
$958
$150,000 + $21,200
$171,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Space
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,668
Building Sq. Ft: 1,668
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT & HOUSE MAIN STREET
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 36,788
Municipality Name: TOWN OF AMHERST
Acres: 0.8445
County Use Description: DWELLING
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,668
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 96A4 A 48
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Amherst Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Amherst Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Amherst County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
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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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