Land For Sale in Amherst County VA

Amherst County, VA land and farms are attractive to developers, manufacturers, businesses seeking to expand and those looking for a haven where they can enjoy nature. Located in the Piedmont region near the center of the state, the 479-square-mile county has 32,000 residents. Farmland encompasses 79,000 acres, 42% of which is woodlands. Livestock and poultry make up about 57% of the county’s agricultural sales. Golfers can tee off at one of the three golf courses including Poplar Grove Golf Course, which receives high marks for being an upscale public course. For history, you can visit the Monacan Indian Ancestral Museum and the Amherst Historical Museum. Camping, hiking, biking and birding opportunities keep nature lovers happy. Nearly 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail pass through county as it winds its way from Georgia to Maine. Much of the western portion of Amherst County, VA land lies within the George Washington National Forest, which forms a vast wilderness of more than 1 million acres in Virginia and West Virginia. The rivers and lakes provide plenty of space for canoeing and fishing. Hunting for turkeys and deer is good. In the heart of Lynchburg is the Old City Cemetery, a 25-acre public garden and wedding venue. Established in 1806, Old City Cemetery is the oldest municipal cemetery in Virginia still in use. Among the largest private employers are Sweet Briar College and Glad Manufacturing Co. Amherst County Public Schools provides K-12 education. Sweet Briar College offers higher education.

 

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4512 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, Amherst
Amherst, VA
2.1 acres
MLS ID
356504
Keller Williams
Here's a fantastic opportunity to own 2.129 acres of prime commercial and industrial land, perfectly situated with extensive road frontage on Route 29. This high-visibility location is a great investment for developers, offering endless possibilities for building. Whether you're looking to establish...
$1,200,000
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Wilderness Creek Road, Monroe, Amherst
Amherst, VA
300.0 acres
MLS ID
356314
4 List Real Estate Associates LLC
Rare chance to own a large tract of land in beautiful Amherst County. Abundant wild life. Wilderness Creek runs through this mostly wooded parcel. Numerous building sites that with some clearing would offer mountain views. Bring your ATV's, miles of interior roads and trails to explore. Mostly...
$1,200,000
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Lexington Turnpike, Amherst, Amherst
Amherst, VA
100.9 acres
MLS ID
356230
Coldwell Banker Commercial Read & Company
Stunning Blue Ridge Mountain Views!!! A view you have to experience for yourself, this 100 acres offers frontage on both Lexington Turnpike (Rt. 60) and Swapping Camp Rd for easy access to both Lexington and Amherst. The George Washington National Forest is just a 300 yard walk down Swapping Camp...
$749,900
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Sunset Drive, Amherst, Amherst
Amherst, VA
90.0 acres
MLS ID
334939
Steven T Conner Real Estate
Beautiful location. Sweet Briar is located across the road. Property comes with streams, ponds. Half open, half wooded. Many home sites. Convenient to town of Amherst. Owner may consider sub-dividing. Seller/Owner is a Licensed Agent/Broker in the State of Virginia
$600,000
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Izaak Walton Road, Madison Heights, Amherst
Amherst, VA
73.4 acres
MLS ID
355494
Dewitt Real Estate & Auction
73 Acre Wooded Lot located right off 29N. Only 15 Minutes to Liberty University! Build your dream home or develop the property into a subdivision with the attached proposed plat. Call today for more information!
$599,900
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Lexington Turnpike, Amherst, Amherst
Amherst, VA
67.9 acres
MLS ID
356231
Coldwell Banker Commercial Read & Company
Stunning Blue Ridge Mountain Views!!! A view you have to experience for yourself, this 67 acres offers frontage on both Lexington Turnpike (Rt. 60) and Swapping Camp Rd for easy access to both Lexington and Amherst. The George Washington National Forest is just a 300 yard walk down Swapping Camp and...
$509,900
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2350 AMHERST HWY, AMHERST, Amherst
Amherst, VA
68.0 acres
MLS ID
662412
JAMES WM. MOORE REAL ESTATE CO.
Almost 68 acres of rolling pasture and woods, featuring a classic white barn, outbuildings, a meandering creek, and existing well, offers prime agricultural and residential development potential. Zoned mostly R-1 residential with public water available, the property fronts on U.S. Rt. 29 for almost...
$499,900
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2350 Amherst Highway, Amherst, Amherst
Amherst, VA
68.0 acres
MLS ID
139143
James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.
Almost 68 acres of rolling pasture and woods, featuring a classic white barn, outbuildings, a meandering creek, and existing well, offers prime agricultural and residential development potential. Zoned mostly R-1 residential with public water available, the property fronts on U.S. Rt. 29 for almost...
$499,900
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65 Lavender Lane, Amherst, Amherst
Amherst, VA
64.8 acres
MLS ID
357401
Re/Max Lakefront Realty
What a view! Close to town (just 10 min from the roundabout) with the most gorgeous mountain and farm views. Come build your house atop this beautiful wooded acreage. A stream flows along the border near an old tobacco barn and abandoned house. At the end of Lavender Ln, a paved road drops you onto...
$487,500
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