Stately two-story brick home in a sought-after Amherst neighborhood. Amherst isn't a completely sleepy little town anymore; but quiet enough you can feel the seclusion. Amherst hosts a grocery store, restaurants, fast food, brewery and convenience stores. This is my hometown and I can assure you it is one of the most wonderful Towns/areas to raise a family and invest in Real Estate. 169 Sunset is set on a well groomed landscaped parcel, at nearly an acre with mature trees, a greenhouse, hardwood floors, and an open floor plan. Enjoy a newly stained deck off the kitchen, a sunroom with dual access, an elevated second-floor deck, gas fireplace, a remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and dual-fuel stove. Other new updates: 2024, roof/gutters & Water Heater; 2020 HVAC w/ May 2030 Warranty, Ext Paint 2022. Your new Home has a workshop with electricity and attached greenhouse. Just 20 minutes from Lynchburg! Call for your private tour today, while it is still available!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.96 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Randy Higgins• Cornerstone Realty Group Inc.
Stately Two Story Brick home in well established and sought after neighborhood. Located in the Town of Amherst with town water & sewer. Situated on a level landscaped acre w/ mature shade trees and a large fenced garden which has 5 zone irrigation. Traditional home w/ hardwood floors throughout and an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. Classically decorated w custom window treatments to convey(and a 2nd set of valances/draperies that go w a cream color scheme) Solid cherry armoire in Main level BR to convey. A large newly stained deck is just off the kitchen and a Sun Rm can be accessed from Dining Rm or deck. Above the Sun Rm is an elevated deck accessed from 2nd floor. 2 FP's, one on each level to cozy up to on cool Winter nights. The newly remodeled kitchen has quartz countertops, dual fuel gas stove and upgraded appliances. Move in ready just add your personal touches. The workshop w electricity and has a small green house attached. A quick 20min from Lynchburg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,748 (+59.0%)
$42,000 + $270,200
$312,200
2025
$1,100
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2024
$1,100
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2023
$1,100
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2022
$1,100
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2021
$1,100
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2020
$1,100 (+11.4%)
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2019
$987
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
2018
$987
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
2017
$986
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
2016
$986 (+8.8%)
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
2015
$906
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
2014
$906
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
Tax history for 169 Sunset Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,748 (+59.0%)
$42,000 + $270,200
$312,200
2025
$1,100
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2024
$1,100
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2023
$1,100
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2022
$1,100
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2021
$1,100
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2020
$1,100 (+11.4%)
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2019
$987
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
2018
$987
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
2017
$986
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
2016
$986 (+8.8%)
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
2015
$906
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
2014
$906
$41,000 + $120,800
$161,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.96 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,924
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
96A6 A 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,924
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.959
Zoning Description: R1A1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,100
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Amherst
Elementary School: Amherst Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Midl
High School: Amherst High
Location Information
Directions: South Main St in Town of Amherst, turn onto Kenmore Rd, Immediate left on Sunset Dr(just behind Amherst Library). Home on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,924
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 96A6 A 1
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026