What a nice home close to Route 29, Lynchburg and Charlottesville. Close to schools and parks plus you can enjoy your own large yard on .62 acres with mountain views! Main floor living with a remodeled master bathroom. The full, partially finished basement has a walkout to a nice patio. Plus a full bath with the 4th bedroom and space for an office or playroom. The family room needs a few finishing touches and you are set!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.62 acresLot Size
$90Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by PHYLLIS MEADOR• 1ST CHOICE REAL ESTATE
Listed by RHONDA RICHIE
Bought with Member MLS Non• NON MLS FIRM
Source:GAAR #195227
Redfin Estimate
$235,096
$105K since sold in October 2013$18K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 24.2% lower than the average sale price ($310K) of 6 comparable homes.
What a nice home close to Route 29, Lynchburg and Charlottesville. Close to schools and parks plus you can enjoy your own large yard on .62 acres with mountain views! Main floor living with a remodeled master bathroom. The full, partially finished basement has a walkout to a nice patio. Plus a full bath with the 4th bedroom and space for an office or playroom. The family room needs a few finishing touches and you are set!
CAAR #505501
Jan 4, 2013
Listed
$123,750
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 11, 2009
Sold
$185,000
$71/sq ft
CAAR #463866
Sep 5, 2008
Listed
$189,900
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1998
Sold
$97,900
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,908 (+75.5%)
$27,000 + $313,700
$340,700
2025
$1,087
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2024
$1,087
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2023
$1,087
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2022
$1,087
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2021
$1,087
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2020
$1,087 (+1.1%)
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2019
$1,075
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
2018
$1,075
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
2017
$1,075
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
2016
$1,075 (+8.9%)
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
2015
$987
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
2014
$987
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
Tax history for 280 Union Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,908 (+75.5%)
$27,000 + $313,700
$340,700
2025
$1,087
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2024
$1,087
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2023
$1,087
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2022
$1,087
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2021
$1,087
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2020
$1,087 (+1.1%)
$22,500 + $155,700
$178,200
2019
$1,075
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
2018
$1,075
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
2017
$1,075
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
2016
$1,075 (+8.9%)
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
2015
$987
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
2014
$987
$28,500 + $147,800
$176,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,310
Basement Finish: Full
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MILL RACE SEC 1
Living Sq. Ft: 2,620
Building Sq. Ft: 2,620
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: REVISED LOT 6 MILL RACE SEC 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 27,051
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Name: TOWN OF AMHERST
Acres: 0.621
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: DWELLING
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,620
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 96 3 6
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Amherst Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Amherst County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 19 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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