$849,900

837 Gidsville Rd Amherst, VA 24521

Estimated payment $4,795/month

Total Views 321
4 Beds
3 Baths
4,337 Sq Ft
$196 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • 147 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

FABULOUS estate featuring 147 acres, stately and timeless, charming, and elegant custom brick home designed by the seller, perfectly situated, and built by Morcom Builders in 1990. This masterpiece of a home in beautiful Amherst county countryside is on the market for the very first time. Lovely columns, brick front porch and sidewalk to welcome guests, and a rear brick patio spanning more than 100 feet with mountain views, and sunsets you must see to truly believe. Step inside to impressive foyer, formal living room ideal for entertaining, and formal dining room for special gatherings. You'll love relaxing in the massive den with secret built-ins as you step down. Lovely library is just the spot to enjoy evenings and a good book, abundance of custom built-ins. Huge kitchen, abundance of cabinetry and counterspace open to the rear patio for grilling and enjoying guests. Second level boasts huge primary suite with F/P, bath, other huge bedrooms, sitting area. Unfin. basement. WOW!

Listing Agent

Nadine Blakely

Re/Max 1st Olympic License #0225103715 Listed on: 09/08/2025

Re/Max 1st Olympic

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,400

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 147 Acre Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,337 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Attic Access Panel

Parking

  • Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 38A6

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,400

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Route 29 to Rt. 60 (Richmond Highway) to traffic circle. Bear right and continue onto Lexington Highway to Rt. 778 (Lowesville Road) to left on Sandidges Road to right on Gidsville (at Dug Hill Road area) to fence/gate.
  • Days On Market: Yes
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Foyer Area: 195.000000
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4337.00
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
  • Laundryroom Dim: 5.000 x 4.000
  • Office Dim: 13.000 x 16.000
  • Laundryroom Len: 5.000
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 3 (3 0)
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Has Attic: Access, Storage Only
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entrance, Interior Entrance
  • Breakfast Area: 11x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Family Room: 22x22 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Formal Dining: 19x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Foyer: 13x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Drapes, Drywall, Main Level Den, Primary Bed w/Bath, Separate Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Dining Kitchen: 10x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Connections
  • Laundry Room: 5x4 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 23x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Master Bedroom: 22x18 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Office: 13x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Other Room 1: 10x12 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Sitting Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: 3 Fireplaces
  • Stories: Two
  • Third Bedroom: 13x15 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Fourth Bedroom: 13x15 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Second Bedroom: 16x11 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Room Family Room Area: 484.000000
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 195.000000
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 396.000000
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 195.000000
  • Room Kitchen Area: 150.000000
  • Room Living Room Area: 345.000000
  • Room Office Area: 208.000000
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 176.000000
  • MasterBedroomDimensions Dim: 22.000 x 18.000
  • Kitchen Dim: 10.000 x 15.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 18.000

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Off-Street Parking, Patio, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Circular Drive, Garden Space, Mountain Views

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Area: 729.000000
  • Garage Dim: 27.000 x 27.000
  • GarageLen: 27.000
  • GarageWid: 27.000
  • General Property Description:_pound_ Attached Garage Spaces: 2 Car
  • Garage Description: Oversized

Utilities

  • Utility Electric: Dominion Energy
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Well

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 147.0000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6403320.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 38A6

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 2400

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $3,386 $555,000 $92,600 $462,400
2024 $3,386 $898,400 $436,000 $462,400
2023 $5,480 $898,400 $436,000 $462,400
2022 $5,480 $898,400 $436,000 $462,400
2021 $5,480 $898,400 $436,000 $462,400
2020 $5,480 $898,400 $436,000 $462,400
2019 $4,794 $785,900 $369,000 $416,900
2018 $4,794 $785,900 $369,000 $416,900
2017 $3,145 $785,900 $369,000 $416,900
2016 $4,794 $785,900 $369,000 $416,900
2015 $2,887 $785,900 $369,000 $416,900
2014 $2,887 $785,900 $369,000 $416,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Sale $849,900 -- $196 / Sq Ft
Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $41,500 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 361644

APN: 38-A-6

Virginia Amherst County Amherst 24521

837 Gidsville Rd, Amherst, VA

This home is located at 837 Gidsville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 and is currently priced at $849,900, approximately $195 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 837 Gidsville Rd is a home located in Amherst County with nearby schools including Temperance Elementary School, Amherst Middle School, and Amherst County High School.

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