Amherst County property record for 318 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,874 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,478 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,897 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2006 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95 3 A 1 |
| Primary APN | 95 3 A 1 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,874 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,714 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,714 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,714 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,478 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 418 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 318 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK A EDGEHILL SUB DIV 95 3 A 1 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1064 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
318 Sunset Dr, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 272, AMHERST, VA 24521-0272 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Property Address | 318 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001040/076 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2006 |
| Book Page | 1040/076 |
| Instrument | 000007260006 |
| Name | WACHOVIA BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28288 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 479 Months |
| Due | Mar 27, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 318 Sunset Dr was $1,897, up 70.7% 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 | $1,897.00 (+70.75%) | $182,200 Land $35,000 Building $147,200 | $338,900 Land $42,000 Building $296,900 |
| 2025 | $1,111.00 | ||
| 2024 | $182,200 (-) Land $35,000 Building $147,200 | $182,200 (-) Land $35,000 Building $147,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,111.00 | $182,200 Land $35,000 Building $147,200 | $182,200 Land $35,000 Building $147,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 318 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 318 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 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.
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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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