Amherst County property record for 173 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,248 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 85 acres (3,706,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,897 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95 A 52 |
| Primary APN | 95 A 52 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 194 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,706,520 sqft (85 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Porch | Patio |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 173 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-2505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ON SUNSET DR & ADJOINS CHRIS TIAN AID CEMETERY 95 A |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Amherst County records · APN 95 A 52
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018230 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 173 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2505 |
| Document Number | 0180000230 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180000230 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0180000231 |
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| Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180000231 |
| Name | SELECT BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
Source: Amherst County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst County |
| Municipality | Amherst Town |
| Unified School District | Amherst County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,897.00 (+16.45%) | $267,052 (-50.64%) Land $73,600 Building $193,452 | $338,800 (-37.38%) Land $80,600 Building $258,200 |
| 2025 | $1,629.00 (+7.81%) | ||
| 2024 | $541,000 (-) Land $366,800 Building $174,200 | $541,000 (-) Land $366,800 Building $174,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,511.00 | $541,000 Land $366,800 Building $174,200 | $541,000 Land $366,800 Building $174,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Amherst County (51009C), updated February 14, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 29% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,226 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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