Amherst County property record for 686 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,926 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.69 acres (73,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,850 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95 A 41A |
| Primary APN | 95 A 41A |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,926 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,702 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 73,791 sqft (1.69 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 686 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24521-2547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | ON RT 663 2 MILES WEST OF AM HERST 95 A 41A |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Amherst County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 SUNSET DR, AMHERST, VA 24521-2547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 200630400003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1052 / 617 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,850.00 (+34.64%) | $225,300 (-) Land $31,000 Building $194,300 | $330,500 (+46.69%) Land $37,200 Building $293,300 |
| 2025 | $1,374.00 | ||
| 2024 | $225,300 (-) Land $31,000 Building $194,300 | $225,300 (-) Land $31,000 Building $194,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,374.00 | $225,300 Land $31,000 Building $194,300 | $225,300 Land $31,000 Building $194,300 |
| 2022 | $1,374.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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