Amherst County, VA

Amherst County, VA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Amherst County, Virginia. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Amherst County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Amherst County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesAmherst County Real Estate Property Lookupvamanet.com/cgi-bin/MAPSRCHPGM
  • Official property assessment portal provided via Vamanet.
Deeds and recorded documentsVirginia Secure Remote Access (SRA)risweb.vacourts.gov/jsra/sra/
  • Official state-wide portal for land records and deeds. Requires account registration.
Property taxesAmherst County Treasurer Tax Payment Portalwww.countyofamhersttax.com
  • Official portal for viewing and paying real estate and personal property taxes.
GIS and parcel mapsAmherst County GIS Parcel Mapexperience.arcgis.com/experience/45d7ce9ea48c44cdb1e35afc94aa62e9/page/Map
  • Official ArcGIS parcel mapping application for Amherst County.
Permits and building recordsAmherst County iWorQ Permit Portalamherst.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/amherst%20
  • Centralized portal for building permits and applications.
Zoning and land useAmherst County Planning & Zoningwww.countyofamherst.com/department/index.php
  • Provides access to zoning ordinances and static zoning maps.
County data

Amherst County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$238,871

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$141,200

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$861

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.36%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Amherst County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Madison Heights$235,540$130,8000.34%$798
Amherst$250,452$163,1500.40%$995
Monroe$249,084$161,0500.39%$982
Gladstone$173,232$114,8000.40%$700
Roseland$138,597$130,9000.56%$798
Vesuvius$224,327$146,6000.42%$894
Arrington$106,274$60,5000.44%$369
FAQ

Amherst County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Amherst County?

Use the official Amherst County Real Estate Property Lookup for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Amherst County?

Use the official Virginia Secure Remote Access (SRA) for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Amherst County?

Use the official Amherst County GIS Parcel Map for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Amherst County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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