Amherst County property record for 224 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.765 acres (33,323 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $377,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,126 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95 3 B 6,7 |
| Primary APN | 95 3 B 6,7 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,338 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,338 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,323 sqft (0.765 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 224 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-2526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 & PT LOT 6 BLK B ON SUN SET DR SEE CERT OF PLAT I |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGE HILL SD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
224 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
| Jul 3, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20253476 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 224 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526 |
| Document Number | 0250003476 |
| Map Reference | DOC 180001859 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 250003476 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $377.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 224 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526 |
| Document Number | 0250003477 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 250003477 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 224 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526 |
| Document Number | 0180001765 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180001765 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount 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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The 2026 property tax bill for 224 Sunset Dr was $2,126, up 113.5% from the year before.
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 | $2,126.00 (+113.45%) | $163,400 (-) Land $35,000 Building $128,400 | $379,800 (+132.44%) Land $42,000 Building $337,800 |
| 2025 | $996.00 | $163,400 (-) Land $35,000 Building $128,400 | $163,400 (-) Land $35,000 Building $128,400 |
| 2024 | $996.00 | $163,400 Land $35,000 Building $128,400 | $163,400 Land $35,000 Building $128,400 |
| 2023 | $996.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 224 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 224 Sunset Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 54% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 |
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