One acre lot overlooking James River and adjoining National Forest at rear of lot. Scenic views of mountains and river, close to AT along Rt. 130 in Snowden, VA. Waiting for right individual to build their mountain retreat on site! Has septic. Owner will bulldoze existing structure if desired.
Vacant landProperty Type
1.01 acresLot Size
$119,543Price/Acres
Listed by William Gribbin• Karl Miller Realty LLC
Contact: wgribbin2@gmail.com 434-665-0694
Bought with William Gribbin• Karl Miller Realty LLC
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Market trends in 24526, VA
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
+1.8% MoM
Median sale price
$64,900
$110K MoM
Avg. days on market
47d
40 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
2 MoM
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Sale history for 8394 Elon Rd
Date
Event
Price
LMLS #332880
Sep 28, 2021
Sold
$32,000
Jul 13, 2021
Listed
$59,900
LMLS #280107
Mar 17, 2014
Sold
$38,000
Jul 26, 2013
Listed
$38,000
+7
All offers must be submitted by the buyer's agent via offersubmission. com, ID#PROP ID 843247. Response by next business day. Buyer pays $300 fee at closings. Upper deck & terrace overlooking wide part of James River, Mountain View, adjoins George Washington National Forest. There is currently no water at the property as the spring well has collapsed.
Public Records
Apr 10, 2006
Sold
$82,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$302 (−41.7%)
$24,000 + $29,900
$53,900
2025
$518
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2024
$518
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2023
$518
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2022
$518
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2021
$518
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2020
$518 (−28.5%)
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2019
$724
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
2018
$724
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
2017
$724
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
2016
$724 (+8.9%)
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
2015
$665 (+0.1%)
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
2014
$664
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
Tax history for 8394 Elon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$302 (−41.7%)
$24,000 + $29,900
$53,900
2025
$518
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2024
$518
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2023
$518
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2022
$518
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2021
$518
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2020
$518 (−28.5%)
$20,000 + $64,900
$84,900
2019
$724
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
2018
$724
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
2017
$724
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
2016
$724 (+8.9%)
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
2015
$665 (+0.1%)
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
2014
$664
$26,000 + $92,700
$118,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,993
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
72 A 3
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.009
Zoning Description: A1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $518
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Amherst
Elementary School: Elon Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Midl
High School: Amherst High
Location Information
Directions: From Lynchburg, take 501 N. two miles past Big Island, cross James River bridge, immediate left at T on Rt. 130; property approx. one mi. on right. From Madison Heights, take Rt. 130 W to Snowden; look for property one mi. past 501 intersection.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,993
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 72 A 3
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026