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.
Pending
$379,900
243 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521
4beds
2,824sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
0.88 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic farmhouseFarmhouse sinkSun-drenched great roomFenced backyardLarge master suiteArchitectural shinglesChicken coop
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2025 at 07:03am
Listed by:
Carl Jackson 434-942-4012 carl@thecornerstonerealty.com,
Cornerstone Realty Group Inc
Source: LMLS,MLS#: 355739
Originating MLS: Lynchburg Board of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Bedroom
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 5
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Great room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 437
- Dimensions: 19 x 23
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Heating
- Heat Pump, Two-Zone
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Two-Zone
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, High Speed Internet, Main Level Bedroom, Primary Bed w/Bath, Multi Media Wired, Pantry, Plaster, Separate Dining Room, Tile Bath(s), TV Mount(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Pine, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Insulated Windows
- Basement: Heated,Interior Entry,Partial,Concrete,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Access,Pull Down Stairs,Storage Only
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,824
- Total interior livable area: 2,824 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,824
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: Pool Nearby
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.88 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Workshop, Other
- Parcel number: 96A4A72
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: AEP/Appalachian Powr
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connections
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $211,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,288
- Date on market: 11/23/2024
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