This spacious 6 bedroom home offers a first-floor primary bedroom and ramped rear entrance for potential main-level living. Four bedrooms are upstairs, including one with a private half bath, while the finished basement provides flexible space for guests, an in-law suite, or other uses. A walk-up attic adds storage and expansion potential. All of this with a two-car garage and in-ground pool. Built with craftsmanship rarely found in modern construction, including distinctive Flemish-bond brickwork and traditional brick jack arches.
This elegance home offers formal areas, updated windows, heat pumps, kitchen, roof, hot water heater, 2 car garage, fresh paint an a new addition in 2012 that includes master bath and sunroom. The terrace level is ideal for a separate apartment for the in-laws that offers a kitchen, full bath, bedroom and a large living area with fireplace. Enjoy the mature landscaping that surrounds the home and pool area from the covered porch, decks and patio. Within walking distance of shopping, dining, library On Town water and sewer and priced well below a recent appraisal of $315,000.
Public Records
Sep 4, 1997
Sold
$105,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,937 (+60.7%)
$42,000 + $482,400
$524,400
2025
$1,828
$35,000 + $264,600
$299,600
2024
$1,828
$35,000 + $264,600
$299,600
2023
$1,828
$35,000 + $264,600
$299,600
2022
$1,828
$35,000 + $264,600
$299,600
2021
$1,828
$35,000 + $264,600
$299,600
2020
$1,828 (+8.9%)
$35,000 + $264,600
$299,600
2019
$1,678
$41,000 + $234,100
$275,100
2018
$1,678
$41,000 + $234,100
$275,100
2017
$1,678
$41,000 + $234,100
$275,100
2016
$1,678 (+8.9%)
$41,000 + $234,100
$275,100
2015
$1,541
$41,000 + $234,100
$275,100
2014
$1,540
$41,000 + $234,100
$275,100
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,184
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,184
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
96A7 A 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Amherst, VA • 24521
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Amherst. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 158 Garland Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $374,900 and $689,900.
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