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For sale by owner
  • $350,000

    231 Opus Ln, Amherst, VA 24521

    3beds
    1,507sqft
    : 
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1971
    20.16 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $232/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Log-sided homeGated and privateNew flooring throughoutThree bedroomsFull unfinished walkout basementBrand-new kitchen
    Ready to get away from it all? This charming log-sided home has been fully renovated inside and out and is ready for its next owner! The home features a beautifully refreshed interior and exterior with new flooring throughout, a brand-new kitchen, and more Situated on a perfect 20-acre tract in a quiet valley high on a hill in Amherst County, Virginia, the property includes frontage on a deep lake known for great bass fishing. The great room showcases a stunning rock fireplace, and the home offers three bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a full unfinished walkout basement. Need creative financing? No problem - seller can take back a long-term note with easy terms. Call today for a tour and more details on the renovation! Have your agent call for full information—we love Buyer’s Agents. No drive-bys. Gated and private. Access restricted - do not trespass. Property is patrolled. Bring your imagination.
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    Property Owner (540) 487-0068

    This property is for sale by owner and Zillow, Inc. is displaying it at the owner's request. It is not subject to a listing agreement with Zillow, Inc. or its affiliates.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Heat pump, Electric
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Basement
      Features
      • Main Level Bedroom, Paneling, Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Attic: Access
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,507 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: None
      Features
      • Exterior features: Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 20.16 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 78A35

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Foundation: Other
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1971

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Amherst

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $232/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $508,400
      • Annual tax amount: $3,101
      • Date on market: 4/29/2026
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        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $1,556/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/29/2026Listed for sale$350,000-12.5%$232/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        5/22/2020Sold$400,000-5.9%$265/sqft
        Source: LMLS #321435 Report a problem
        2/3/2020Price change$425,000-5.5%$282/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Forehand & Co., Realtors #321435 Report a problem
        10/10/2019Price change$449,900-2.2%$299/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Lynchburg Metro #317795 Report a problem
        7/24/2019Price change$459,900-2.1%$305/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Lynchburg Metro #317795 Report a problem
        4/5/2019Listed for sale$469,900-1.1%$312/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams #317795 Report a problem
        10/1/2018Listing removed$475,000$315/sqft
        Source: MONTAGUE, MILLER & CO. - AMHERST #567746 Report a problem
        8/14/2018Price change$475,000-4.8%$315/sqft
        Source: Montague Miller And Co.-Amher #307958 Report a problem
        2/17/2018Listed for sale$499,000+46.8%$331/sqft
        Source: Montague Miller And Co.-Amher #307958 Report a problem
        3/24/2016Sold$340,000$226/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,101 +0.1%$508,400 +0.1%
        2023$3,099 $508,000
        2022$3,099 $508,000
        2021$3,099 $508,000
        2020$3,099 +6.9%$508,000 +6.9%
        2018$2,898 +26.3%$475,100
        2017$2,294 -13.8%$475,100
        2016$2,661 $475,100
        2015$2,661 +3.7%$475,100
        2014$2,566 $475,100

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        Monthly payment

        Est. payment
        $1,848/mo
        Principal & interest
        $1699
        Property taxes
        $149
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          Neighborhood: 24521

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          Nearby schools

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          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Temperance Elem
          • Middle: Amherst Midl
          • High: Amherst High
          • District: Amherst

          Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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