REDUCED $5000.00! Country Living on 5 acres in Gidsville area of Amherst Co. This home has many updates such as new windows, new heat pump, ceramic tile flooring in kitchen, Corian countertops, a second bath added with stand up shower, newly refinished hardwood flooring. Property has beautiful winter mountain views, two outbuildings and large garden space. Owners are licensed Virginia Real Estate Agents
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
5.15 acresLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Elizabeth Howell-Jennings• Keller Williams
*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
5.15 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
38 A 56
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 Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,008
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5.15
Zoning Description: A-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $700
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Amherst
Elementary School: Temperance Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Midl
High School: Amherst High
Location Information
Directions: 29 North to 60 West Exit. to Right on 778 Lowesville Rd. to Left on Dug Hill just past Temperance Elementary School 1 mile to home on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 38 A 56
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: ehowell@kw.com 434-941-1275
Around this home
Schools
Temperance Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Amherst Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
6/10
Amherst County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% 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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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