NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Opus Ln Amherst, VA 24521

Estimated Value: $350,000 - $748,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,550 Sq Ft
$367/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2020

Last sale price $400,000 $258 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,215/month

166 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • 93 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Water Access
  • Creek or Stream View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2020

Wow! If you like the outdoors you will love this amazing property! Dogwood Forest is 93 wooded acres with three separate homes consisting of a 2 bedroom A-Frame, a 3 bedroom Chalet and a 3 bedroom cabin. All of them have full walkout basements, are heated and cooled with heat pumps and have views of a beautiful private stocked lake. This mountain retreat has endless possibilities when it comes to hunting, fishing, hiking, ATV riding or just relaxing on one of the decks with your favorite book! This extremely private property is conveniently located just about 15 minutes from the town of Amherst and 30 minutes from downtown Lynchburg Virginia. This would be an awesome place to live or just get away with friends and family. So unique!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Straebel

Coldwell Banker Forehand & Co. License #0225020013 Listed on: 10/10/2019

Coldwell Banker Forehand & Co.

Last Buyer's Agent

Zachary Higgins

Keller Williams License #0225232157

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,898

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 93 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned A1

Property Views

  • Creek or Stream
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,550 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Electric Range
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access

Schools

  • Closed-Pleasantview Elementary School
  • Amherst Midl Middle School
  • Amherst High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 78A35

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,898

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • FILLACRES: 93.0000
  • BuildingOnProperty: Other
  • Directions: From Bus. 29 Route 130 W. Elon Rd. approx 10 miles to right on Rt #635 Buffalo Springs Tpk for 5.5 miles to right on Rt#610 PuppyDreek Rd for 2.8miles to Right on Wares Gap Rd. for 1 mile, left on Opus Lane.
  • Internet Providers: Hughes.net
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4051080.00
  • Days On Market: No
  • Property Subtype1: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: VA
  • TaxMapParcelID: 78A35
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Building Stories: See Remarks
  • Dwelling Styles: Other, See Remarks
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Living Room Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Masterbedroom Area: 272.000000
  • Master Bedroom Dim: 16.000 x 17.000
  • Masterbedroom Len: 16.000
  • Masterbedroom Wid: 17.000
  • Office Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 1 (1 0)
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 3
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Legal Description: East Pleasant View 78A35
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Second Bedroom: 11x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Second Bedroom Area: 132.000000
  • Third Bedroom: 11x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Third Bedroom Area: 132.000000
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1550.00
  • ApplianceConvey: Range-Elec, Refrigerator
  • Has Attic: Access
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entrance, Full, Interior Entrance
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl
  • Year Built Exception: 0
  • Deck: 8x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Great Room
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Great Room: 24x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Great Room, Main Level Bedroom, Workshop
  • Dining Kitchen: 8x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Basement, Dryer Connection, Washer Connections
  • Master Bedroom: 16x17 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Porch: 6x21 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • GreatRoom Area: 360.000000
  • Livinggreat Room Dim: 24.000 x 15.000
  • Kitchen Area: 80.000000
  • Est Other Room1 Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Est Other Room2 Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Est Other Room3 Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Rec Room Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Water View, Garden Space, Landscaped, Secluded Lot, Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Lake Front, Stream/Creek, Mountain Views, Water Access

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Dim: 0.000 x 0.000

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Hot Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: Lynchburg Board of Realtors

Schools

  • Elementary School: CLOSED-Pleasantview
  • High School: Amherst High
  • Middle School: Amherst Midl
  • School District: Amherst

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 1550.00
  • Zoning: A1

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 2898

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2023
Sold by
Lofton Leasing Llc
Bought by
Burkside Llc
Current Estimated Value
$569,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2023
Sold by
White Brinson C
Bought by
Lofton Leasing Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2016
Sold by
Mays Brian L and Mays Kimberly E
Bought by
Ellington Ellington D and Ellington Elizabeth M
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Burkside Llc -- None Listed On Document
Lofton Leasing Llc $485,000 Chicago Title
Ellington Ellington D $340,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Sold $400,000 -11.1% $258 / Sq Ft
03/24/2020 03/24/20 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2019 10/10/19 For Sale $449,900 -- $290 / Sq Ft
Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,101 $508,400 $265,900 $242,500
2024 $500 $81,900 $0 $81,900
2023 $3,099 $81,900 $0 $81,900
2022 $3,099 $81,900 $0 $81,900
2021 $3,099 $81,900 $0 $81,900
2020 $3,099 $81,900 $0 $81,900
2019 $2,898 $475,100 $220,500 $254,600
2018 $2,898 $475,100 $220,500 $254,600
2016 $2,898 $475,100 $220,500 $254,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jim Straebel

    Coldwell Banker Forehand & Co.

    (434) 847-7731

    40 Total Sales

    Jim Straebel
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  • Z

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Zachary Higgins

    Keller Williams

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Map

Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 321435

APN: 78-A-3,5

Virginia Amherst County Amherst 24521

231 Opus Ln, Amherst, VA

Not Listed for Sale

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