Town of Amherst, well preserved 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick home located on large 2.1 acre lot in walking distance to Amherst County High School, restaurants, medical facilities and shopping. This home has been newly painted, and has a new heat pump, hot water heater, drain tile, new vinyl windows, new carpet in the downstairs living area, nicely maintained hardwood floors on main living area, including bedroom; new stone retaining wall, public water and stream at back of property. Nicely landscaped with large shade trees and black top drive. Quiet neighborhood and close to Sweet Briar College.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
2.16 acresLot Size
$141Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Elizabeth Howell-Jennings• Keller Williams
Listed by Christina Holmes• Keller Williams
Contact: ehowell@kw.com 434-941-1275
Bought with Cookie Straebel• Coldwell Banker Forehand & Co.
Well maintained brick split level home on a large, level 2.16 acre lot consisting of 4 BR, 3 full baths. Nice den/family room downstairs with french doors to patio area. Large office also on lower level. Hardwood floors on main level. Heated & cooled with heat pump. Nice paved drive. Stream at rear of property. Convenient location nearby to Town of Amherst, Amherst County High School and the Ambriar Shopping Center.
Public Records
Sep 4, 2002
Sold
$135,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,742 (+63.6%)
$46,900 + $264,100
$311,000
2025
$1,064
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2024
$1,064
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2023
$1,064
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2022
$1,064
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2021
$1,064
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2020
$1,064 (+0.7%)
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2019
$1,057
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
2018
$1,057
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
2017
$1,057
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
2016
$1,057 (+8.9%)
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
2015
$970
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
2014
$970
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
Tax history for 263 Waughs Fry
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,742 (+63.6%)
$46,900 + $264,100
$311,000
2025
$1,064
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2024
$1,064
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2023
$1,064
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2022
$1,064
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2021
$1,064
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2020
$1,064 (+0.7%)
$39,100 + $135,400
$174,500
2019
$1,057
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
2018
$1,057
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
2017
$1,057
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
2016
$1,057 (+8.9%)
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
2015
$970
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
2014
$970
$45,100 + $128,200
$173,300
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.16 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,494
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
95 A 94
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,247
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,247
# 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: 2.16
Zoning Description: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,057
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Amherst
Elementary School: Amherst Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Midl
High School: Amherst High
Location Information
Directions: 29N to first Amherst Exit (Business 29) go past Amherst Co. High School, take first left on Waughs Ferry Rd. to house on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,494
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 95 A 94
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
AttributionContact: ehowell@kw.com 434-941-1275
Around this home
Schools
Amherst Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Amherst Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Amherst County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 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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