Looking for a vacation home or family getaway? This charming lakefront A-frame is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains about 40 minutes from popular Lynchburg, Virginia. With 20 acres of forested land, it offers hunting, fishing, or just that perfect solitude you’ve been thinking of. Owner can finance this property on easy 30-year terms with a 10% down payment.
This home has been newly renovated including new roof and HVAC system, and is sparkling clean ready for move-in. A bedroom on the main level with a full bathroom across the hall offer convenience and rustic charm. The full kitchen has beautiful butcher-block countertops and brand new appliances. As you enter into the great room, you’re greeted with astonishing lake views through the soaring chalet windows. A massive masonry fireplace completes the setting for those cozy winter nights in front of the fire.
Upstairs a comfy loft offers still more space for guests or family to spread out. All the finishes are rustic wood that’s been newly stained with plenty of natural light. But that’s not all – downstairs is a full walkout basement with yet more room for accommodations. Another cute bathroom downstairs means this is a place you can stay as long as you want without cramping your style.
Finally, the wide deck on the front of the house has the most beautiful view overlooking the lake – your lake! – you’ve ever seen. It’s a deep fishing lake with some granddaddy bass and a little pier on it. All around you are peaceful woods as far as the eye can see. It’s time to go ahead and get that vacation place you’ve been thinking about. Agents are welcome. Equal Housing Opportunity
For sale by owner
$400,000
225 Opus Ln, Amherst, VA 24521
2beds
1,000sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1969
20 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$400/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lakefront a-frameMassive masonry fireplaceFull walkout basementNew roofSoaring chalet windowsBrand new appliances
- 20 days |
- 1,662 |
- 189 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (540) 294-0122
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat pump
Appliances
- Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 78A35
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $400/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $78,600
- Annual tax amount: $479
- Date on market: 2/8/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,304/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000$400/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $400,000-11.1%$400/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000$450/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $479 | $78,600 |
| 2023 | $479 | $78,600 |
| 2022 | $479 | $78,600 |
| 2021 | $479 | $78,600 |
| 2020 | $479 -18.1% | $78,600 -18.1% |
| 2018 | $586 | $96,000 |
| 2017 | $586 +8.9% | $96,000 |
| 2016 | $538 | $96,000 |
| 2015 | $538 +3.7% | $96,000 |
| 2014 | $518 | $96,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,047/mo
Principal & interest
$1877
Property taxes
$170
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 24521
Getting around
0 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Amherst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.9 mi
- 8/10Amherst Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.9 mi
- 5/10Amherst County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.6 mi






