This beautiful 485.7 acre farm with an estimated 80 to 100+/- acres of open pasture, bottom land, elevated building sites, Blue Ridge Mountain views, mostly fenced, mountain trails for riding your ATV's, an abundance of springs, creeks an large pond with Huff Creek running though the property. The home offers an abundance of natural lighting, oversized living room with a wood burning stove for those cool evenings, all new kitchen appliances, oversized deck and covered front porch to enjoy the awesome views, sunrises, sunsets with a full basement that is mostly finished with a kitchenette, full bath, expansive great room and den, and a lovely in ground pool. Ideal for farming, running cattle, hunting, starting a vineyard, or an orchard.
RanchProperty Type
2005Year Built
485.7 acresLot Size
$335Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by LYNN BOWLING• MONTAGUE, MILLER & CO. - AMHERST
Bought with LYNN BOWLING• MONTAGUE, MILLER & CO. - AMHERST
This beautiful 485.7 acre farm with an estimated 80 to 100+/- acres of open pasture, bottom land, elevated building sites, Blue Ridge Mountain views, mostly fenced, mountain trails for riding your ATV's, an abundance of springs, creeks an large pond with Huff Creek running though the property. The home offers an abundance of natural lighting, oversized living room with a wood burning stove for those cool evenings, all new kitchen appliances, oversized deck and covered front porch to enjoy the awesome views, sunrises, sunsets with a full basement that is mostly finished with a kitchenette, full bath, expansive great room and den, and a lovely in ground pool. Ideal for farming, running cattle, hunting, starting a vineyard, or an orchard. There is a 1.5 story farm house with a newer well needing TLC and a large barn with a couple of stalls that are being sold AS IS WHERE IS. The newer home with pool on 235+/- acres offered for $885,000. or 250 acres with old home for $599,900
LMLS #325269
May 31, 2020
Listed
$885,000
$242/sq ft
LMLS #317991
Apr 14, 2019
Listed
$599,900
$164/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 28, 2004
Sold
$569,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,965 (+9.9%)
$893,500 + $383,800
$1,277,300
2025
$2,698 (−57.7%)
$747,100 + $298,600
$1,045,700
2024
$6,379 (−8.9%)
$747,100 + $298,600
$1,045,700
2023
$7,005 (+2.0%)
$775,600 + $372,800
$1,148,400
2022
$6,868
$775,600 + $350,300
$1,125,900
2021
$6,868 (+6.4%)
$775,600 + $350,300
$1,125,900
2020
$6,453 (+15.4%)
$775,600 + $282,200
$1,057,800
2019
$5,594
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
2018
$5,594
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
2017
$5,593
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
2016
$5,593 (+8.9%)
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
2015
$5,135
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
2014
$5,135
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
Tax history for 960 Kenmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,965 (+9.9%)
$893,500 + $383,800
$1,277,300
2025
$2,698 (−57.7%)
$747,100 + $298,600
$1,045,700
2024
$6,379 (−8.9%)
$747,100 + $298,600
$1,045,700
2023
$7,005 (+2.0%)
$775,600 + $372,800
$1,148,400
2022
$6,868
$775,600 + $350,300
$1,125,900
2021
$6,868 (+6.4%)
$775,600 + $350,300
$1,125,900
2020
$6,453 (+15.4%)
$775,600 + $282,200
$1,057,800
2019
$5,594
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
2018
$5,594
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
2017
$5,593
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
2016
$5,593 (+8.9%)
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
2015
$5,135
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
2014
$5,135
$658,500 + $258,500
$917,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Private
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Farm
Property Sub Type Additional: Farm
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,126
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,526
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 600
Land Information
HorseAmenities: Stock Pen(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 485.7
Wooded Area: 335
Zoning: A Agricultural
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,710
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Amherst
Middle Or Junior School: Amherst
High School: Amherst
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 960 KENMORE RD
Directions: 29 South to the Town of Amherst 60 west exit toward Lexington to left on to S Main ST at the Traffic Circle to right on Kenmore Road to property on the right
Community Information
Community Features: Pond, Stream
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,721
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 258.23 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 80 A 14
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Amherst Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Amherst Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
6/10
Amherst County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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
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, 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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