286 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521 Property Records

Amherst County property record for 286 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.493 acres (21,475 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$186,500 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,882 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`95 3 A 5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`95 3 A 5`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,184 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,456 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	21,475 sqft (0.493 acres)
Porch	Patio
Deck Area	144 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	286 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 5 BLK A SUNSET DRIVE 95 3 A 5
Legal Subdivision	COURTHOSUE
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Township / Civil Division	2
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1064
Census Tract	10201

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	286 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 3, 2020	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK (VA)
Jul 12, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 3, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 3, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020701
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Recording Date	Mar 3, 2020
Property Address	286 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526
Document Number	200000701
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2020
Instrument	200000701
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 22, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	286 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526

Mortgage

Document Number	200000702
Date	Mar 3, 2020
Instrument	200000702

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK (VA)

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2017
Property Address	286 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526
Document Number	170001987
Instrument Date	Jun 7, 2017
Instrument	170001987
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	14523 SW MILLIKAN WAY STE 200, 200, BEAVERTON, OR 97005-2352
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

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	$1,882.00 (+59.09%)	$194,000 (-) Land $35,000 Building $159,000	$336,100 (+73.25%) Land $42,000 Building $294,100
2025	$1,183.00
2024		$194,000 (-) Land $35,000 Building $159,000	$194,000 (-) Land $35,000 Building $159,000
2023	$1,183.00	$194,000 Land $35,000 Building $159,000	$194,000 Land $35,000 Building $159,000

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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.

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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