Amherst County property record for 161 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.418 acres (18,208 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $154,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,211 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96A6 A 2 |
| Primary APN | 96A6 A 2 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,581 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,581 sqft |
| Basement Area | 80 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 80 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,208 sqft (0.418 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 161 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-2505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A1 |
| Legal Description | SUNSET DRIVE RT 663 96A6 A 2 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 547 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2536 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20151678 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1277 / 752 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Amherst County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst County |
| Municipality | Amherst Town |
| Unified School District | Amherst County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,211.00 (+35.46%) | $146,600 (-) Land $29,800 Building $116,800 | $216,400 (+47.61%) Land $35,700 Building $180,700 |
| 2025 | $894.00 | ||
| 2024 | $146,600 Land $29,800 Building $116,800 | $146,600 Land $29,800 Building $116,800 | |
| 2023 | $894.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF AMHERST serves 2,231 people · EPA ID VA5009050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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