Amherst, VA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$326.9K
12-Month Sales
24
-38.4%
1-Year Appreciation
-38.4%
Properties Tracked
1,249
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
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Top Neighborhoods by Activity
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Top ZIP Codes
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Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Kenmore Rd | $365K |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Partridge Creek Rd | $219.9K |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Tye Riv | $125K |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Foxhall Dr | $200K |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Lexington Tpke | $90K |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Lexington Tpke | $58K |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Foxfield Run | $242.2K |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Glenway Dr | $286K |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Mobley Mountain Rd | $839.9K |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Golf Course Trl | $725K |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Kentucky Mountain Pl | $665K |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Waughs Ferry Rd | $440K |
| Sep 17, 2025 | E Monitor Rd | $313.5K |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Stage Rd | $228K |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Lake Dr | $315K |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Christian Mill Creek Rd | $840.8K |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Lake Dr | $315K |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Union Hill Rd | $312K |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Depot St | $245K |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Deerfield Dr | $42K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
-6.7%
Implied 1-yr
-26.7%
2026 Q3
$194.8K
2026 Q4
$177.5K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Rd | May 1, 2024 | $1,675,000 |
| Tye River Rd | Feb 15, 2023 | $1,600,000 |
| Tye River Rd | Mar 6, 2023 | $1,600,000 |
| 145 TURKEY WAY | Dec 10, 2021 | $1,200,000 |
| 486 FRANKLIN CREEK RD | Jul 29, 2022 | $795,000 |
| 486 FRANKLIN CREEK RD | Jul 28, 2022 | $795,000 |
| Christian Mill Creek Rd | Mar 15, 2022 | $765,000 |
| Tusculum Ln E | Nov 30, 2022 | $735,000 |
| Mobley Mountain Rd | Sep 26, 2023 | $729,000 |
| Mobley Mountain Rd | Sep 27, 2023 | $729,000 |
How Amherst compares
| Metric | Amherst | Virginia avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $326.9K | $544.1K | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | -38.4% | -2.7% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 24 | 7,905 | — |
| Median sqft | — | — | — |
Other cities in Virginia
How Amherst ranks in Virginia
1-year appreciation
#259 of 682
Median price
#263 of 682
Frequently asked about Amherst
What is the median sale price in Amherst, VA?
The median sale price in Amherst over the last 12 months is $326.9K, based on 24 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Amherst?
Amherst home prices have changed -38.4% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Amherst?
Roughly 24 home sales were recorded in Amherst over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Amherst?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Amherst.
When were most homes in Amherst built?
Most homes in Amherst were built in the 1990-1999 era.