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1491 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

$833,000

Last sold 07/10/2017 for $475K

  • 4

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 3,667

    Sqft ($130/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 1491 Lowesville Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1990
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 57.06 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
This custom designed authentic Williamsburg style home is nestled on 57 acres with majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains with long frontage on Mill Creek. The details that are period specific include all brass lighting, door hardware, moldings, paint colors and the impressive Flemish brick and mortar design. The home offers a large master suite on the main level with a den, sunroom, lovely pine floors, custom cabinetry and built-ins though out, 6 fireplaces, a portion of the home utilizes geothermal for heating and cooling, oversized attached 2 car garage and a heated lower level with full bath just waiting for future expansion.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Lynn L Bowling
Listing Office - Montague Miller And Co.-Amher
Source: Lynchburg MLS mls logo
MLS#298335 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked Lynchburg MLS for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Heat Pump, Other
Heating Geothermal, Heat Pump
Levels/Style Two, Colonial
SqFt 3667
SubType Single Family Residence
Status Closed/Sold
Type Residential
Lot Size (Acres) 57.06
Lot Size (SqFt) 2485534
Estimated Taxes 3188
Year Built 1990
Construction Status Completed
Interior
# Half Baths 1
Bathrooms 5
# Full Baths 4
Bedroom #2 14x33 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
Bedroom #4 14x19 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
# Bedrooms 4
Master Bedroom 13x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Bedroom #3 18x14 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
Living Room 14x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Basement Exterior Entrance, Full, Heated, Interior Entrance, Other
Attic Access
Dining Room 14x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Foyer 9x29 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Laundry Basement, Dryer Connection, Washer Connections
Family Room 15x17 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Kitchen 10x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Rec Room 18x25 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
Sun Room 9x20 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Den 9x13 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Pine
Fireplace 3+ Fireplaces, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Other
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Den, Primary Bed W/Bath, Pantry, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Tile Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Brick
Roof Shingle
# Garage Spaces 25x30 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Attached Garage 2 Car
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Exterior Features Circular Drive, Garden Space, Landscaped, Mountain Views, Secluded Lot, Undergrnd Utilities
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Septic Tank
Water Heater Electric
Water Well
Location
County/ City Amherst
Area Amherst
Elementary School Temperance Elem
Middle School Amherst Midl
School District Amherst
High School Amherst High
Zoning A1
Directions 60 West From The Town Of Amherst To Right On 778 To Home On The Left
$833K
Range: $499K-$1.16M
Last 30 days 
  • Jul 2017
    Public Records
  • Jul 11, 2017 Sold
    $475,000
  • Jul 2017
    mls logo MLS # 298335
  • Jul 11, 2017 Closed
    $475,000 (-13.6%)
  • May 1, 2016 Listed
    $549,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2026
    $5,238 +55.7%
    $551,600
  • 2025
    $3,365
    $551,600 -14.39%
  • 2024
    $3,365
    $644,300
  • 2023
    $3,365
    $644,300
  • 2022
    $3,365
    $644,300
  • 2021
    $3,365
    $644,300
  • 2020
    $3,365 +25.7%
    $644,300
  • 2019
    $2,676
    $644,300 +21.25%
  • 2018
    $2,676 -17.4%
    $531,400
  • 2017
    $3,242 +21.1%
    $531,400
  • 2016
    $2,676 -10.1%
    $531,400
  • 2015
    $2,976
    —
  • 1491 Lowesville Rd
    $475K
  • Amherst
    —
  • 24521
    $379K -5% y/y
  • Amherst
    $379K -5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1551 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 $411,800 3/2 2,100 0.09
1489 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 $452,000 5/2 1,904 0.15
1593 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 $445,000 3/2 2,120 0.16
1570 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 $258,000 3/2 2,052 0.2
1492 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 $352,000 2/1 1,342 0.23
1655 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 $338,000 3/1 1,118 0.27
1528 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 $75,000 —/— — 0.29
1657 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 $319,000 3/2 1,284 0.3

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

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