Amherst, VA
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Key Performance Metrics
Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Amherst short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
50 / 107
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
8%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$23,211
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
50%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$278,741
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$50,910
Top-Earners Revenue
Amherst
Market Revenue Seasonality
Top Listings
Highest revenueThe highest-performing listings in Amherst.
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Challenging to Investors
Amherst Regulations
Amherst explicitly allows STRs in commercial and R‑1/R‑2 zones but requires a Special Use Permit with a public hearing, $300 fee, detailed documentation (management plan, fire safety, business license) and ongoing annual reviews; enforcement includes a three‑strike revocation rule and restrictive operational limits, making compliance burdensome for investors.
Local STR Agent
STR specialist · Amherst, VA
About Amherst
Amherst (formerly Dearborn) is a town in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,231 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Amherst County.Amherst is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.