Wonderful log cabin on 7+ wooded acres with 270' of James River frontage! Property is located 3/4 mile downstream from Monacan Park & boat landing with deep water access. A deck & rope swing are at the river. Cabin has been renovated with newer windows, vinyl siding in the gable ends, overhangs, and front porch ceiling. seamless gutters and NEW ROOF installed in 2023 along with a new Skylight. A covered front & back porch offers peaceful sounds of nature at this secluded property. There is an open loft area used as a primary bedroom w/ 2 closets & a half bath. The main level features hickory cabinets in the kitchen w. SS appliances & vaulted ceiling great room. Basement is finished w/ a full bath & 3rd bedroom. Property has been used as an Air BnB in the past and owner's 2nd home. All furnishings convey, including stocked kitchen.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
7.4 acresLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Karl Miller• Karl Miller Realty LLC
Contact: karl@karlmillerteam.com 434-942-7009
Bought with Dave Marple• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee & Co., REALTORS®
This log cabin offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen, living room, loft office on a full walk out basement. Has a nice, large, covered deck to enjoy the wild life. HUD Owned Property. More properties may be found on www. hudhomestore.com. Property is sold AS-IS. Case # 541-879627.Equal Housing Opportunity. FHA Insurability: IE $1,000.
Public Records
Oct 10, 2003
Sold
$150,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,786 (+38.6%)
$85,600 + $233,300
$318,900
2025
$1,288
$71,300 + $139,900
$211,200
2024
$1,288 (+43.7%)
$71,300 + $139,900
$211,200
2023
$897
$71,300 + $75,700
$147,000
2022
$897
$71,300 + $75,700
$147,000
2021
$897 (+1.4%)
$71,300 + $75,700
$147,000
2020
$884 (−3.5%)
$71,300 + $73,600
$144,900
2019
$916
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
2018
$916
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
2017
$915
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
2016
$915 (+8.9%)
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
2015
$841
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
2014
$840
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
Tax history for 540 Burgess Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,786 (+38.6%)
$85,600 + $233,300
$318,900
2025
$1,288
$71,300 + $139,900
$211,200
2024
$1,288 (+43.7%)
$71,300 + $139,900
$211,200
2023
$897
$71,300 + $75,700
$147,000
2022
$897
$71,300 + $75,700
$147,000
2021
$897 (+1.4%)
$71,300 + $75,700
$147,000
2020
$884 (−3.5%)
$71,300 + $73,600
$144,900
2019
$916
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
2018
$916
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
2017
$915
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
2016
$915 (+8.9%)
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
2015
$841
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
2014
$840
$77,300 + $72,800
$150,100
*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
2.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,810
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
145 1 E,E1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 968
Below Grade Finished Area: 740
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront Access
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
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 Features: Waterfront
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 7.401
Zoning Description: A1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $897
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Underground Utilities
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Amherst
Elementary School: Elon Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Monelison Midl
High School: Amherst High
Location Information
Directions: From Madison Heights take Elon Road (130) towards Elon, make a left onto Monacan Park Road, make a left onto Burgess, property on right. Driveway is shared with neighbor and turn right where post with 540 is located.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,810
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 7.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 145 1 E,E1
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026