Enjoy life in this inviting cape cod located in the Gorgeous High Peak area of Amherst County. Spacious rooms will welcome you into this home where you will find three bedrooms and two full baths including a main level master with attached bath, a gracious country kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and granite tile counter tops, plus a living room with hardwood floors and a new propane stove. Replacement windows, heat pump, wood furnace as an alternate heating source, walkout basement and a storage building make this home a sensible choice. This property is family friendly with a large level yard for playtime and includes a fenced garden with raised beds so you can live off the land! From the rocking chair front porch you are certain to hear the church bells ringing in the distance. .. peaceful living at its best.
Charming cottage style 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the beautiful High Peak area of Amherst County. Welcoming front porch, expansive back lawn and mountain views frame this inviting home. The house has been updated and boasts spacious eat in kitchen with granite tile countertops and stainless steel appliances, wood floors, replacement windows, and low maintenance vinyl siding. Convenient main level master with attached bath and two additional bedrooms on the second floor. Picturesque setting and an added bonus. .. . church bells that ring twice a day in the neighborhood!
Public Records
Nov 10, 2008
Sold
$132,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 2007
Sold
$85,100
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 2001
Sold
$84,900
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,080 (+52.1%)
$30,000 + $162,900
$192,900
2025
$710
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2024
$710
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2023
$710
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2022
$710
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2021
$710
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2020
$710 (+5.1%)
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2019
$675
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
2018
$675
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
2017
$675
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
2016
$675 (+8.9%)
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
2015
$620 (+0.1%)
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
2014
$619
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
Tax history for 961 High Peak Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,080 (+52.1%)
$30,000 + $162,900
$192,900
2025
$710
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2024
$710
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2023
$710
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2022
$710
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2021
$710
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2020
$710 (+5.1%)
$25,000 + $91,400
$116,400
2019
$675
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
2018
$675
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
2017
$675
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
2016
$675 (+8.9%)
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
2015
$620 (+0.1%)
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
2014
$619
$31,000 + $79,700
$110,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.04 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,536
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
123A 1 1
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, Propane, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,536
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
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 Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.035
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $675
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
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 Lynchburg take 29 North to Left on Five Forks Rd. Left on High Peak Rd. Approximately 2 miles to house on left
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 123A 1 1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026