Amherst County property record for 547 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,838 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 40.6 acres (1,768,884 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,540 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95 A 117,117A,117B 95 6 A2 |
| Primary APN | 95 A 117,117A,117B 95 6 A2 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,838 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,574 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,818 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,818 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,768,884 sqft (40.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 704 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Stable | Stable |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 547 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-2536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | W OF AMHERST OFF SUNSET DR SEE INST# 180001639 95 A |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
547 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Amherst County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 547 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20183510 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 547 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2536 |
| Document Number | 0180003510 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180003510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | SAGE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| 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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| Address | 547 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2536 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 547 Sunset Dr was $3,540.
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 | $580,400 Land $113,400 Building $467,000 | $627,000 Land $72,800 Building $554,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,540.00 | ||
| 2024 | $670,400 Land $203,400 Building $467,000 | $670,400 Land $203,400 Building $467,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,089.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 547 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 547 Sunset Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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