# 171 Shelter Lane, Amherst, VA 24521

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $212,500 ($146/sqft), built 1970, 1,451 sqft. Est. $1,137/mo. Listed 41 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $212,500 |
| Price/sqft | $146 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,451 |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Lot Size | 261,796 sqft (6.01 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 41 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,075 |
| Estimated Insurance | $62 |
| **Total** | **$1,137** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Amherst Elem
- **Middle:** Amherst Elem
- **High:** Amherst Elem

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1970
- 6.01 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Small ranch with a finished basement and a 3rd bedroom downstairs. House on 6 wooded acres with a 2 car detached garage/workshop with electricity. Fenced yard and trails in place. Covered front porch, hardwood floors, replacement windows, HVAC 2021, large deck the length of the home accessed from kitchen.

## Location

- **Address:** 171 Shelter Lane, Amherst, VA 24521
- **County:** Amherst
- **Coordinates:** 37.524714, -79.075053
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=37.524714,-79.075053

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Sue Harvey
- **Brokerage:** Montague Miller & Co
- **Broker Phone:** (434) 946-5522
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/171-Shelter-Ln_Amherst_VA_24521_M60355-70746?f=listhub&s=LVAMLS&m=369005&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 369005 | **Updated:** 2026-10-25
**Source:** listhub

*Copyright © 2026 Lynchburg Virginia MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.*

[View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/171-shelter-lane-amherst-va-24521-2f60d31b501f4cb28e30ce83b0bbdfde)

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