The Perfect Log Home in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Amherst County is a mountain charmer. This authentic custom log home located on 9.859 Acres that is adjoined by the George Washington National Forest is the perfect private setting that is also near trout fishing streams, hunting land, the Appalachian Trail, watershed fishing lakes, breweries, vineyards, and Wintergreen Resort. There is an abundance of wildlife and privacy. Handcrafted Log home with some modern finishes. This home offers a vaulted great room with a fireplace and a walk out on the partially covered walk around porch. This amazing property also has a charging station for an electric car along with Solar Panels on the roof that assists in a lower monthly electric bill. All doors are a minimum of 36 wide to be wheel chair accessible. If you have been thinking of owning your very own Mountain Retreat you will not want to pass this one up
Sold for $489,900 on 01/13/23
$489,900
1151 Mount Horeb Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
2beds
2,520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
9.86 Acres Lot
$539,300 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$2,147 Estimated rent
Home value
$539,300
$507,000 - $577,000
$2,147/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 18, 2023 at 06:03pm
Listed by:
Mark Tomlin 434-941-1814 MarkTomlin@kw.com,
Keller Williams
Bought with:
Natt A Hall Jr.
Virginia Estates, Inc
Source: LMLS,MLS#: 341443
Originating MLS: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
Originating MLS: Lynchburg Board of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 315.02
- Dimensions: 19 x 16.58
Bedroom
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 236.56
- Dimensions: 17.42 x 13.58
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 5
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Great room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 182.71
- Dimensions: 14.33 x 12.75
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 783.99
- Dimensions: 28.08 x 27.92
Office
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Circulating Firepl, Hot Water-Gas, Passive Solar, Solar Power/Assist, Wood Stove, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Solar
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Free-Standing Tub, Great Room, Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Den, Primary Bed w/Bath, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Laminate, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Concrete,Bath/Stubbed,Walk-Out Access,Workshop
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: 2 Fireplaces, Glass Doors, Great Room, Stove Insert, Wood Burning, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,520
- Total interior livable area: 2,520 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,520
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 9.86 Acres
- Features: Near Golf Course, Landscaped, Secluded, Ski Slope Nearby
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Workshop, Other
- Parcel number: 24A20A
- Zoning: A-1
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Central VA Electric, Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Amherst
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2023 | Sold | $489,900$194/sqft |
Source:  LMLS #341443 | ||
| 12/7/2022 | Pending sale | $489,900$194/sqft |
Source: LMLS #341443 | ||
| 11/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $489,900+3.1%$194/sqft |
Source: LMLS #341443 | ||
| 11/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner | ||
| 10/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $475,000+20.3%$188/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,876 | $307,500 |
| 2023 | $1,876 +1.6% | $307,500 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $1,846 | $302,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 24521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Temperance Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 9.1 mi
- 8/10Amherst Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 15.5 mi
- 5/10Amherst County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 14.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Temperance Elem
- Middle: Amherst Midl
- High: Amherst High
Source: LMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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