$374,900
SOLD MAY 5, 2025

243 S Main St Amherst, VA 24521

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,824 Sq Ft
0.88 Acres

Recently Sold

$133 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pine Flooring
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Community Pool
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of May 2025

Located in the heart of Amherst, this historic farmhouse (ca. 1889)combines more than 2,800 square feet on a .8 acre lot with a central location on Main Street. From the classic front porch, enter to find a character-filled first floor with original wood floors along with many recent updates. The renovated kitchen features all-new appliances, a gas range with double oven, spacious walk-in pantry, and a farmhouse sink overlooking the fenced backyard and chicken coop. Completing the first floor are a sun-drenched great room, dining room, full bathroom, laundry/mudroom, and a spacious bedroom. Two separate staircases lead to three bedrooms, including a large master suite with a full bathroom and generous walk-in closet with custom shelving units. Other recent updates include a brand-new 30-year roof with architectural shingles and a 230sf back deck. Workshop & plenty of storage in the 1100+ sf outbuilding. A short walk to local restaurants, shops, library, grocery store & other amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carl Jackson

Cornerstone Realty Group Inc. License #0225258373 Listed on: 11/21/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Davies

Lauren Bell Real Estate, Inc. License #0225234052

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,288

Year Built

  • Built in 1889

Lot Details

  • 0.88 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 2,824 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Pine Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Amherst Elementary School
  • Amherst Midl Middle School
  • Amherst High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 96A4A72

Community Details

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Building Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,288

Year Built

Built in 1889

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • BuildingOnProperty: Storage Building, Workshop, Other
  • Directions: 29 North to Hwy 60W exit. Left at traffic circle and proceed app. 1/2 mile to home on left. On street parking and private drive.
  • Internet Providers: Comcast/Xfinity
  • Days On Market: No
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Foyer Area: 128.000000
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2824.00
  • Architectural Style: Farm House
  • Laundryroom Dim: 7.000 x 8.000
  • Office Dim: 15.000 x 13.000
  • Laundryroom Len: 7.000
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 2 (2 0)
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Has Attic: Access, Pull Down, Storage Only
  • Has Basement: Heated, Interior Entrance, Partial, Poured Concrete, Walkout
  • Breakfast Area: 0x0 Level:
  • Flooring: Carpet, Pine, Tile
  • Deck: 11x21 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Family Room: 0x0 Level:
  • Formal Dining: 16x13 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Foyer: 8x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Cable Connections, Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, High Speed Data Aval, Main Level Bedroom, Primary Bed w/Bath, Multi Media Wired, Pantry, Plaster, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Tile Bath(s), TV Mount(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
  • Dining Kitchen: 11x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Connections
  • Laundry Room: 7x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 19x23 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Master Bedroom: 19x17 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Office: 15x13 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Other Room 1: 6x8 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Porch: 34x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Rec Room: 0x0 Level:
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Bonus Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Stories: Two
  • Sixth Bedroom: 0x0 Level:
  • Fifth Bedroom: 0x0 Level:
  • Third Bedroom: 13x16 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Fourth Bedroom: 16x13 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Second Bedroom: 11x15 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 208.000000
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 323.000000
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 208.000000
  • Room Kitchen Area: 165.000000
  • Room Living Room Area: 437.000000
  • Room Office Area: 195.000000
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 165.000000
  • MasterBedroomDimensions Dim: 19.000 x 17.000
  • Kitchen Dim: 11.000 x 15.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 17.000

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Off-Street Parking, Porch, Front Porch, Pool Nearby, Fenced Yard, Garden Space, Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Insulated Glass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Dim: 0.000 x 0.000

Utilities

  • Utility Electric: AEP/Appalachian Powr
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Two-Zone
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Two-Zone
  • Water Source: City

Schools

  • Elementary School: Amherst Elem
  • High School: Amherst High
  • Middle School: Amherst Midl
  • Junior High Dist: Amherst

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.8800
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 38333.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 96A4A72
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Sub Lease: No
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 1288

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2024
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Jackson Carl and Jackson Monica
Bought by
Cramer Kenneth Richard
Seller's Agent
Carl Jackson
Cornerstone Realty Group Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Chris Davies
Lauren Bell Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$374,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.32%
Views
124
Current Estimated Value
$415,473

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,573
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.12%
Original Mortgage
$339,900
Outstanding Balance
$338,701
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,772

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2017
Closed on
Nov 15, 2017
Sold by
Goode Kersher Dr William Robert and Goode Lee Dena
Bought by
Jackson Carl and Jackson Monica
Seller's Agent
Mary Snow
Mary Snow Realty
Buyer's Agent
Schyler Higgins
Cornerstone Realty Group Inc.
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-12.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.74%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $374,900 Old Republic Title
Warranty Deed $175,000 Mountain Vw Stlmnt Svcs Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $339,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $140,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold $374,900 -1.3% $133 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2024 11/21/24 For Sale $379,900 +117.1% $135 / Sq Ft
11/15/2017 11/15/17 Sold $175,000 -12.1% $57 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/14/2017 11/14/17 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2017 05/02/17 For Sale $199,000 -- $65 / 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 $1,287 $211,000 $50,000 $161,000
2024 $1,287 $211,000 $50,000 $161,000
2023 $1,287 $211,000 $50,000 $161,000
2022 $1,287 $211,000 $50,000 $161,000
2021 $1,282 $210,200 $50,000 $160,200
2020 $1,282 $210,200 $50,000 $160,200
2019 $1,224 $200,600 $56,000 $144,600
2018 $1,224 $200,600 $56,000 $144,600
2017 $1,224 $200,600 $56,000 $144,600
2016 $1,224 $200,600 $56,000 $144,600
2015 $562 $200,600 $56,000 $144,600
2014 $1,123 $200,600 $56,000 $144,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Carl Jackson

    Cornerstone Realty Group Inc.

    (434) 942-4012

    35 Total Sales

    Carl Jackson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Chris Davies

    Lauren Bell Real Estate, Inc.

    (434) 221-9777

    140 Total Sales

    Chris Davies
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  • Mary Snow

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Mary Snow

    Mary Snow Realty

    (434) 258-5860

    68 Total Sales

    Mary Snow
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  • Schyler Higgins

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Schyler Higgins

    Cornerstone Realty Group Inc.

    (434) 485-9527

    433 Total Sales

    Schyler Higgins
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Map

Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 355739

APN: 96A4-A-72

Virginia Amherst County Amherst 24521

243 S Main St, Amherst, VA

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