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123 North Frk, Amherst, VA 24521

$246,000

Last sold 08/01/2008 for $186K

4
bed
2
bath
2,244
Sqft ($83/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 123 North Frk

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1868

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 19.38 Acre

Movoto estimate

Property description

A Real Bargain-reduced Over $50,000 For Quick Sale. The North & South Forks Of The Buffalo River Frame The Land On Two Sides Of The Property, And Join On The Property, To Form The Buffalo River. Walk The South Fork Or Fish The North Fork. North Fork Road Dead-ends In The George Washington National Forest. Just 9 Miles To The Blue Ridge Parkway & Appalachian Trail. Barn & Pasture For Horses; Corncrib & Smokehouse Ideal For Storage. Walk The Footbridge Over The South Fork To The Barn Or Drive From The Road. Amateurs & Professionals Often Photograph The Barn (A Photo Hands In A Local Restaurant) & People Have Asked To Purchase It. This Is A Hiker`s, Naturalist`s, & Gardener`s Eden. The Owners Love The Riverwalk Up The South Fork To The Campsite; They Often Climb The Hill To Sit Beneath The Chinese Chestnut & Watch The Sun Set. Built In 1868 By A Civil War Widow, The House Has Grace, Charm, & A Welcoming Spirit. The Widow Raised Her Son & Grandchildren Here, & The Property Remained I

Listed by

Listing Agent - Jean K Woody-Granger

Listing Office - Re/Max 1st Olympic

Source: Lynchburg MLS

MLS#228310 • last updated 16 years ago

Movoto checked Lynchburg MLS for data 5 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Other
Heating	Other
Levels/Style	Two, Two Story
SqFt	2244
SubType	Single Family Residence
Status	Closed/Sold
Type	Residential
Lot Size (Acres)	19.38
Lot Size (SqFt)	844192
Estimated Taxes	766
Year Built	1868
Construction Status	Completed

Interior
Bathrooms	2
# Full Baths	2
Bedroom #2	14x14 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
Bedroom #4	9x15 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
# Bedrooms	4
Master Bedroom	14x18 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Bedroom #3	10x15 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
Living Room	10x21 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Basement	Exterior Entrance, Partial
Attic	Pull Down
Dining Room	14x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Foyer	8x21 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Laundry	Second Floor, Separate Laundry Rm.
Kitchen	9x17 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Flooring	Pine, Vinyl, Hardwood
Fireplace	Primary Bedroom, 3+ Fireplaces, Living Room
Interior Features	Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Bedroom, Plaster, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances	Refrigerator, Dishwasher

Exterior
Exterior	Wood Siding
Roof	Metal
# Garage Spaces	8x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Detached Garage	1 Car
Exterior Features	Garden Space, Landscaped, Stream/Creek, River Front, Circular Drive
Porch	10x30 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Other Structures	Barn

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic	Septic Tank
Water Heater	Electric
Water	Well

Location
County/ City	Amherst
Area	Amherst
Elementary School	CLOSED-Pleasantview
Middle School	Amherst Midl
School District	Amherst
High School	Amherst High
Subdivision	Forks Of Buffalo
Zoning	A1
Directions	At Amherst From Route Us 29 Turn Onto The Richmond-lexington Exit, Right Onto Route 60w Through `the Circle` In Amherst, Travel 12.5 Scenic Miles To North Fork Road. Watch For Sign.

$246K

Range: $150K-$341K

Last 30 days

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Mar 2025
Public Records
Mar 19, 2025 Sold
$179,650 (-3.9%)
Aug 2008
MLS # 228310
Aug 5, 2008 Closed
$186,900 (-6.3%)
Mar 25, 2007 Listed
$199,500 (-40.4%)
Mar 2007
MLS # 226462
Mar 23, 2007 Expired
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Dec 16, 2006 Listed
$335,000 (+126.7%)
Dec 2002
MLS # 203477
Dec 30, 2002 Withdrawn
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Nov 6, 2002 Listed
$399,900 (+53.9%)
Dec 2002
MLS # 201948
Dec 30, 2002 Withdrawn
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Jul 20, 2002 Listed
$259,900 (+62.5%)
Dec 2002
MLS # 201404
Dec 30, 2002 Closed
$147,750 (-63.1%)
Jun 19, 2002 Listed
$159,900 (-3.1%)
Jun 2002
MLS # 134979
Jun 16, 2002 Expired
—
Mar 18, 2002 Listed
$165,000 (-2.9%)
Mar 2002
MLS # 133475
Mar 18, 2002 Expired
—
Dec 19, 2001 Listed
$170,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2026
$925 -8.3%

$165,200
2025
$1,008

$165,200
2024
$1,008

$165,200
2023
$1,008

$165,200
2022
$1,008

$165,200
2021
$1,008

$165,200
2020
$1,008 +55.8%

$165,200
2019
$647

$165,200 +6.65%
2018
$647 -31.6%

$154,900
2017
$945 +46.1%

$154,900
2016
$647 +8.9%

$154,900
2015
$594

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123 North Frk
$186K
Forks Of Buffalo
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24521
$379K -5% y/y
Amherst
$379K -5% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
5240 Lexington Tpke, Amherst, VA 24521	$170,000	2/2	1,350	0.1
186 N Fork Rd, Amherst, VA 24521	$180,000	—/—	—	0.12
5242 Lexington Tpke, Amherst, VA 24521	$189,000	3/1	1,008	0.15
5116 Lexington Tpke, Amherst, VA 24521	$244,300	4/2	2,944	0.2
216 N Fork Rd, Amherst, VA 24521	$44,400	2/—	656	0.31
5060 Lexington Tpke, Amherst, VA 24521	$256,300	3/1	1,120	0.37
5347 Lexington Tpke, Amherst, VA 24521	$130,400	2/1	1,032	0.41
203 Forks Of Buffalo Dr, Amherst, VA 24521	$99,900	2/1	630	0.47

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.