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488 E Monitor Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
About this home
BACK ON THE MARKET! Here's your second chance to own this Beautiful property tucked away on a private 3.43 acre lot with mountain views! This better-than-new home is convenient to the Town of Amherst between Lynchburg & Charlottesville, with plenty of outdoor space for gardening, chickens or having a mini-farm. You'll love the abundance of natural light, hardwood floors, wood-burning FP w/ beautiful stone surround & open floor plan. Mountain views from the Master Suite & Living Room. Spacious kitchen w/ center island, plenty of storage, and gorgeous granite! Convenient main level laundry, split Bedroom plan, full unfinished terrace level with rough-in for bathroom-potential for you to double your living space and finish for your lifestyle. Plenty of room to park your RV with a separate meter base that can be hooked up again. Like New WELL MAINTAINED! Ready for a new owner! Priced to SELL! Call for your showing today!
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$138/sq ft
Tax history for 488 E Monitor Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Oven, Electric Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,727
- # of Stories Total: 1
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Property Features
- Has View
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
- 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: 3.434
- Zoning Description: A
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,430
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Utilities: 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: Rte 29N to Town of Amherst; Take Rte. 60 Exit; Head West on Rte. 60; R onto East Monitor Rd; home sits off the road on the R at the sign.
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,607
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 3.43 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2016
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Amherst County
- APN: 81 A 46A
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
- AttributionContact: aprilbaileyhomes@gmail.com 434-665-5385
Around this home
Schools Places Transit
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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