161 Sunset Dr
Amherst, VA 24521
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,579 sqft (on 0.42 acres)
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,579 sqft
(on 0.42 acres)
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
0.42 acres
Living Area
1,579 sqft
Price/Sqft
$179
Parking
Garage
About this House
Charm and character have an address and this is it! Nicely renovated and well maintained Cape Cod with lots of charm. Beautiful woodwork throughout the home and nice main level master bedroom with remodeled bathroom. Kitchen has been recently remodeled as well. The dining room has lots of charm with two built in corner cabinets. Nice side porch off of living room to enjoy in the warm weather. Upstairs 2 large bedrooms and beautifully remodeled bathroom. Charm and convenience as well as garage with a rear room and half bath!
161 Sunset Dr, Amherst, VA 24521 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,579 sqft single-family home built in 1948. It last sold for $154,000 on Jun 23, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $282,100, with a rent estimate of $1,899/month.
Home Details for 161 Sunset Dr
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Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Laundry Room |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Heat Pump |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Other |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1948 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod |
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Lot Area: 0.42 acres |
Price History for 161 Sunset Dr
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/23/2015 | $154,000 | Sold | LMLS #290809 |
| 05/08/2015 | $164,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/31/2015 | $169,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/21/2005 | $158,000 | Sold | LMLS #217855 |
| 05/10/2004 | $123,000 | Sold | LMLS #209234 |
Market trends in Amherst
Last updated June 2026
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Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $894 |
| Assessment | $146,600 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 161 Sunset Dr
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.27 | Single-Family Home | $135,000 | 12/12/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,600 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $265,000 | 05/29/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,640 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $377,000 | 11/14/25 | 4 | 3 | 2,030 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 05/27/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,044 | |
0.60 | Single-Family Home | $239,000 | 09/30/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,105 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $374,900 | 07/14/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,826 | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $174,900 | 08/18/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,921 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $154,000 | 11/03/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,126 | |
1.11 | Single-Family Home | $310,000 | 12/19/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,226 | |
0.87 | Single-Family Home | $380,000 | 11/26/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,378 |
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OFF MARKETCornerstone Realty Group Inc.
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 161 Sunset Dr.
- Amherst County High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1245 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAmherst County High School is not a proper Hight School for students, I am a 10th grade student that has experienced racism disrespectfulness from teachers' administrators and some staff. I do NOT recommend this school at all.Parent Review3y ago - Amherst Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 371 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNot good school for kids bad jk it’s not the bestParent Review5y ago - Amherst Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 307 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
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What Locals Say about Amherst
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100 % Say parking is easy
94 % Say there's holiday spirit
91 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say people would walk alone at night
85 % Say it's dog friendly
85 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there's wildlife
78 % Say it's quiet
71 % Say neighbors are friendly
70 % Say streets are well-lit
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
65 % Say kids play outside
63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
59 % Say there are community events
56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
38 % Say there are sidewalks
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