290 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521 Property Records

Amherst County property record for 290 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,294 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.807 acres (35,171 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$395,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,986 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2019 Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`95 3 A 3,4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`95 3 A 3,4`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,294 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,266 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	1,182 sqft
Basement Area	2,282 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,282 sqft
Flooring	Ceramic Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	35,171 sqft (0.807 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	290 SUNSET DR
City	AMHERST
State	VA
Zip	24521-2526
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOTS 3 4 BLK A SUNSET DR 95 3 A 3,4
Legal Subdivision	EDGEHILL
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	3-4
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	290 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 4, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Jun 28, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Apr 27, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20242569
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 5, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001161
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Property Address	290 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 15, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	190000621
Date	Mar 4, 2019
Instrument	190000621

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Property Address	290 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 15, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	190001767
Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	190001767

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

April 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Recording Date	Apr 27, 2018
Property Address	290 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2526
Document Number	0180001161
Instrument Date	Feb 5, 2018
Instrument	180001161
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 384, AMHERST, VA 24521-0384

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	$1,986.00 (+6.43%)	$306,000 (+11.6%) Land $35,000 Building $271,000	$354,800 (+29.39%) Land $42,000 Building $312,800
2025	$1,866.00 (+11.6%)
2024		$274,200 (-) Land $35,000 Building $239,200	$274,200 (-) Land $35,000 Building $239,200
2023	$1,672.00	$274,200 Land $35,000 Building $239,200	$274,200 Land $35,000 Building $239,200

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 · 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	0.04% 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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