245 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521 Property Records

Amherst County property record for 245 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,405 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.68 acres (29,621 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$2,696 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Transfer Jul 2018 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`95 5 6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`95 5 6`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,405 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,974 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	252 sqft
Basement Area	1,593 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,593 sqft
Flooring	Softwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	29,621 sqft (0.68 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	504 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	450 sqft
Patio Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	245 SUNSET DR
City	AMHERST
State	VA
Zip	24521-2577
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 6 DAMERON SUB DIV 95 5 6
Legal Subdivision	DAMERON
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Township / Civil Division	2
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3017
Census Tract	10201

Owner

Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	245 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2577
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 7, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 2, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BLUE EAGLE CREDIT UNIION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Dec 17, 2013
Transfer Doc	001248/117
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Recording Date	Jan 7, 2026
Property Address	245 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2577
Document Number	0260000063
Map Reference	MB F PG 184
Instrument Date	Jan 6, 2026
Instrument	260000063
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	245 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2577

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Property Address	245 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2577
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 15, 2021
Title Company	AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE & SETTLEMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	180001758
Date	Jul 2, 2018
Instrument	180001758

Lender

Name	BLUE EAGLE CREDIT UNIION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	479 Months
Due	Jun 27, 2058

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Amherst County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
County	Amherst County
Municipality	Amherst Town
Unified School District	Amherst County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,696.00 (+42.04%)	$311,200 (-) Land $35,000 Building $276,200	$481,600 (+54.76%) Land $42,000 Building $439,600
2025	$1,898.00	$311,200 (-) Land $35,000 Building $276,200	$311,200 (-) Land $35,000 Building $276,200
2024	$1,898.00	$311,200 (-) Land $35,000 Building $276,200	$311,200 (-) Land $35,000 Building $276,200
2023	$1,898.00	$311,200 Land $35,000 Building $276,200	$311,200 Land $35,000 Building $276,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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