Virginia · FIPS 51009 · County seat: Amherst
Amherst County, VA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the statewide parcel map covering Amherst County, VA: VGIN Virginia Parcels map (Service View). Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Amherst County statewide map ↗
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Amherst County at a glance
| Official map | VGIN Virginia Parcels map (Service View) |
|---|---|
| Type | Statewide map (covers all of Virginia) |
| Website | arcgis.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Amherst |
| Population | 31,396 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 474 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 51009 |
Where the parcel data comes from
The link goes to a statewide map (VGIN Virginia Parcels map (Service View)). It shows parcels for Amherst County along with the rest of Virginia. Because a state agency compiles this layer from local data, check with the Amherst County assessor or recorder before relying on a recent change. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Finding a property on this statewide map
- Open VGIN Virginia Parcels map (Service View) in a new tab and zoom to Amherst County (around Amherst).
- Type a street address into the search box, or click directly on a parcel.
- Review the parcel attributes; field names vary by state.
- Confirm anything important with the county assessor, since the statewide layer is a compiled copy.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
About Amherst County
Amherst County had an estimated 31,396 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 474 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 66 people per square mile. That makes it number 57 out of 133 Virginia counties and independent cities by population. The county seat is Amherst.
Neighboring counties
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Amherst County:
A note on accuracy
Treat the map as a guide, not a boundary survey: parcel outlines are often shifted a bit from the real corners. A licensed surveyor settles exact lines.
Related
- All Virginia counties and independent cities
- Find Amherst County on the national map
- Parcel map guides
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