572 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521 Property Records

Amherst County property record for 572 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 3,746 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size	1.15 acres (50,268 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$32,900 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill	$3,491 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2018 Construction Loan Sep 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`95 A 42D`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`95 A 42D`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,746 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	3,124 sqft
Basement Area	1,562 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,562 sqft
Flooring	Ceramic Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2017
Effective Year Built	Effective 2022
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	50,268 sqft (1.15 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	622 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	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	572 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 AMENDED LOT 3 JAME S H SNOW LAND CO SUBDIVIS
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Township / Civil Division	2
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1030
Census Tract	10201

Owner

572 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2017.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	572 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2527
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 5, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage BANK OF THE JAMES
Sep 23, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE JAMES
Jan 18, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 18, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 18, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017219
Deed Book / Page	1311 / 765
Prior Transfer Date	May 15, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	001216/642
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Property Address	572 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2527
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0180000299
Date	Feb 5, 2018
Instrument	180000299

Lender

Name	BANK OF THE JAMES

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Property Address	572 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2527
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0190002709
Date	Sep 23, 2019
Instrument	190002709

Lender

Name	BANK OF THE JAMES

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Recording Date	Jan 18, 2017
Property Address	572 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2527
Document Number	001311/765
Book / Page	1311 / 765
Instrument Date	Jan 18, 2017
Instrument	0219
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 15, 2022
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 572 Sunset Dr was $3,491, up 44% from the year before.

Source: Amherst County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
County	Amherst County
Unified School District	Amherst County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,491.00 (+43.96%)	$397,700 Land $28,300 Building $369,400	$623,400 Land $33,900 Building $589,500
2025	$2,425.00
2024		$397,700 (-) Land $28,300 Building $369,400	$397,700 (-) Land $28,300 Building $369,400
2023	$2,425.00	$397,700 Land $28,300 Building $369,400	$397,700 Land $28,300 Building $369,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 572 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

Wildfire risk around 572 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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