$394,900

224 Sunset Dr Amherst, VA 24521

Estimated payment $2,230/month

Total Views 273
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,030 Sq Ft
$195 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Pole Barn
  • Workshop

About This Home

This 4-bedroom ranch-style home is truly unique and has so much value to offer outside and in. Beginning with its new roof, whole-house generator, 500-gallon in-ground propane tank, 2-year-old heat pump, and large RV-sized carport, EV power outlet, landscaped grounds, and fenced-in back yard. Once inside the great room, with its vaulted ceilings and custom millwork will take your breath away. The kitchen is both beautiful and functional, with lots of cabinet storage. To top it all off, the location just off of Main Street is less than 30 minutes from Lynchburg and approximately 55 minutes to Charlottesville. Come see this one right away.

Listing Agent

Kelvin Brown

Elite Realty License #0225224018 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $997

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,030 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Workshop
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Carport Spaces
  • Circular Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars

Outdoor Features

  • Pole Barn
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 953B67

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$997

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • BuildingOnProperty: Pole Building, Tractor Shed
  • Directions: From Lynchburg, VA, take 29 North bypass to the Main St. exit for the Town of Amherst, travel approximately 2 miles, then turn left onto Sunset Dr.to 224.
  • Internet Providers: Comcast/Xfinity, Firefly, Hughes.net, Satellite, Verizon
  • Days On Market: Yes
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • FullBathBelowGrade: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Foyer Area: 50.000000
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1226.00
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Grab Bar(s)
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Laundryroom Dim: 7.000 x 5.000
  • Office Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Laundryroom Len: 7.000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 3 (3 0)
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Has Attic: Access
  • Has Basement: Partial, Sump Pump, Workshop
  • Breakfast Area: 12x7 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Foyer: 10x5 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Great Room: 21x13 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, Great Room, High Speed Data Aval, Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Den, Primary Bed w/Bath, TV Mount(s)
  • Dining Kitchen: 11x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Basement, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room: 7x5 Level: Below Grade
  • Master Bedroom: 13x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Other Room 1: 7x5 Level: Below Grade
  • Porch: 12x7 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Laundry Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Generator, Microwave, Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Gas Log, Great Room
  • Stories: One
  • Third Bedroom: 9x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Fourth Bedroom: 19x17 Level: Below Grade
  • Second Bedroom: 11x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 90.000000
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 156.000000
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 323.000000
  • GreatRoom Area: 273.000000
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132.000000
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 110.000000
  • MasterBedroomDimensions Dim: 13.000 x 12.000
  • Kitchen Dim: 11.000 x 12.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 12.000

Exterior Features

  • Lot Number: 7
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Off-Street Parking, Rear Porch, Whole House Generator, Circular Drive, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Storm Doors, Undergrnd Utilities
  • Patio: 12x7 Level: Level 1 Above Grade

Garage/Parking

  • Carport: 42x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • CarportParking: 3 Car or More
  • Garage Dim: 0.000 x 0.000

Utilities

  • Utility Electric: AEP/Appalachian Powr
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Water Source: City

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R1
  • Acres: 0.7650
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33323.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 953B67

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 997

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $997 $163,400 $35,000 $128,400
2024 $997 $163,400 $35,000 $128,400
2023 $997 $163,400 $35,000 $128,400
2022 $997 $163,400 $35,000 $128,400
2021 $997 $163,400 $35,000 $128,400
2020 $997 $165,400 $35,000 $130,400
2019 $930 $152,500 $41,000 $111,500
2018 $930 $152,500 $41,000 $111,500
2017 $930 $152,500 $41,000 $111,500
2016 $930 $152,500 $41,000 $111,500
2015 $854 $152,500 $41,000 $111,500
2014 $854 $152,500 $41,000 $111,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $394,900 +154.8% $195 / Sq Ft
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Sold $155,000 -8.8% $93 / Sq Ft
05/13/2015 05/13/15 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2014 10/30/14 For Sale $169,900 -- $102 / Sq Ft
Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $170,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $155,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $27,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 361590

APN: 95-3-B-6,7

Virginia Amherst County Amherst 24521

224 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA

This home is located at 224 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521 and is currently priced at $394,900, approximately $194 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 224 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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