$1,495,000

1024 Sunset Dr Amherst, VA 24521

Estimated payment $8,326/month

Total Views 11,024
4 Beds
4 Baths
5,913 Sq Ft
$253 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 34.3 Acre Lot
  • Federal Architecture
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Mountain View
  • Secluded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Discover Locust Grove, a majestic Federal estate ca. 1840 located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge adjacent to Sweet Briar College. It features spacious bedrooms, heart pine floors, 5 fireplaces, wraparound porch, and full basement with versatile rooms, ensuring refined, yet comfortable living. The expansive acreage includes forested area, scenic pond, and fenced pastures. The superior 4-stall horse barn is equipped with HVAC, office space, wash bay, auto-waterers, and both an outdoor arena and working pen, all perfect for equestrian pursuits. The meticulously restored manor preserves its historical essence while offering contemporary conveniences along with expansive lawns for hosting special events. The acreage and elevations are also perfect for a vineyard-winery operation. Given its location, Locust Grove offers the opportunity for a town & country lifestyle enriched with heritage and sophistication, while seamlessly integrating nature, history, and luxury in a unique setting.

Listing Agent

Paul Williams

Virginia Estates, Inc License #0225221433 Listed on: 05/04/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,328

Year Built

  • Built in 1840

Lot Details

  • 34.3 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned A1

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 5,913 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Mountain Views
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Water Heater

Outdoor Features

  • Pole Barn
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Schools

  • Amherst Elementary School
  • Amherst Midl Middle School
  • Amherst High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,328

Year Built

Built in 1840

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • BuildingOnProperty: Barn, Pole Building, Tractor Shed, Workshop
  • Directions: From South or North, take US29 to first business exit for US-29 Business to Town of Amherst, from South make left on Kenmore (from North make right on Kenmore) to quick left on Sunset. Proceed out Sunset to 1024 on right. GPS compatible/recommended.
  • Internet Providers: Comcast/Xfinity, Verizon
  • Days On Market: Yes
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Detached Garage: 2 Car
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Foyer Area: 180.000000
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3872.00
  • Architectural Style: Federal, Two Story
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Office Dim: 18.000 x 18.000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 4 (4 0)
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Has Attic: Access
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entrance, Finished, Full, Interior Entrance
  • Flooring: Pine, Tile, Wood
  • Family Room: 17x24 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Formal Dining: 18x18 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Foyer: 10x18 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Den, Primary Bed w/Bath, Pantry, Plaster, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Tile Bath(s)
  • Dining Kitchen: 12x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Living Room: 18x18 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Master Bedroom: 18x18 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Office: 18x18 Level: Below Grade
  • Other Room 1: 10x18 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Other Room 2: 18x18 Level: Below Grade
  • Porch: 8x22 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator, Range-Elec, Washer, Other
  • Fireplace: 3+ Fireplaces, Den, Gas Log, Living Room, Other
  • Stories: Two
  • Third Bedroom: 12x17 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Fourth Bedroom: 12x17 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Second Bedroom: 18x18 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Room Family Room Area: 408.000000
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 204.000000
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 324.000000
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 204.000000
  • Room Kitchen Area: 192.000000
  • Room Living Room Area: 324.000000
  • Room Office Area: 324.000000
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 324.000000
  • MasterBedroomDimensions Dim: 18.000 x 18.000
  • Kitchen Dim: 12.000 x 16.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 18.000

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Off-Street Parking, Patio, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Whole House Generator, Circular Drive, Paved Drive, Garden Space, Landscaped, Secluded Lot, Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Undergrnd Utilities, Mountain Views
  • Patio: 12x60 Level: Level 1 Above Grade

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • General Property Description:_pound_ Attached Garage Spaces: 2 Car
  • Garage Description: In Basement, Oversized, Other

Utilities

  • Utility Electric: AEP/Appalachian Powr
  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump, Two-Zone
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Solar
  • Heating: Forced Warm Air-Gas, Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Amherst Elem
  • High School: Amherst High
  • Middle School: Amherst Midl
  • Junior High Dist: Amherst

Lot Info

  • Zoning: A1
  • Acres: 34.3000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1494108.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Sub Lease: No
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 4328

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,637 $596,300 $47,500 $548,800
2024 $3,637 $709,500 $160,700 $548,800
2023 $4,328 $709,500 $160,700 $548,800
2022 $4,328 $709,500 $160,700 $548,800
2021 $4,328 $709,500 $160,700 $548,800
2020 $4,328 $709,500 $160,700 $548,800
2019 $4,351 $713,300 $166,700 $546,600
2018 $4,351 $713,300 $166,700 $546,600
2017 $3,661 $713,300 $166,700 $546,600
2016 $4,351 $713,300 $166,700 $546,600
2015 $1,680 $713,300 $166,700 $546,600
2014 $3,361 $713,300 $166,700 $546,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $1,495,000 -6.3% $253 / Sq Ft
05/04/2025 05/04/25 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $270 / Sq Ft
Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 358902

APN: 109-A-28,29

Virginia Amherst County Amherst 24521

1024 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA

This home is located at 1024 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521 and is currently priced at $1,495,000, approximately $252 per square foot. This property was built in 1840. 1024 Sunset Dr is a home located in Amherst County with nearby schools including Amherst Elementary School, Amherst Middle School, and Amherst County High School.

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