Amherst County property record for 562 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,902 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95 A 42B |
| Primary APN | 95 A 42B |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,944 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,944 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,960 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 408 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 562 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-2527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | ON RT 663 SUNSET DRIVE LOT 2 JAMES H SNOW LAND CO SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES H SNOW LAND COMPANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
562 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2007.
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 562 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 001076/621 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 562 Sunset Dr was $1,902, up 20.2% from the year before.
Source: Amherst County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst County |
| Unified School District | Amherst County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,902.00 (+20.15%) | $259,600 Land $28,000 Building $231,600 | $446,800 Land $33,600 Building $413,200 |
| 2025 | $1,583.00 | ||
| 2024 | $259,600 (-) Land $28,000 Building $231,600 | $259,600 (-) Land $28,000 Building $231,600 | |
| 2023 | $983.00 | $259,600 Land $28,000 Building $231,600 | $259,600 Land $28,000 Building $231,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 562 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 562 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 64% of the US · above 60% 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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