Bedford County property record for 1079 Colby Dr, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 4,408 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 3.71 acres (161,608 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,970 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153 15 19 |
| Primary APN | 153 15 19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,197 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,197 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,197 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 161,608 sqft (3.71 acres) |
| Garage Area | 841 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 555 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1079 COLBY DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1798 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOMERSET MEADOWS LT 19 SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERSET MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 30202 |
1079 Colby Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1079 COLBY DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1798 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Property Address | 1079 COLBY DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1798 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0240001671 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240001671 |
| Name | SELECT BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 1079 Colby Dr was $4,970.
Source: Bedford County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford County |
| Unified School District | Bedford County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,970.00 | $1,212,400 Land $120,000 Building $1,092,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,970.00 Additional exemption filed | $606,200 | $1,212,400 Land $120,000 Building $1,092,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1079 Colby Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1079 Colby Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 59% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) serves 38,794 people · EPA ID VA5019052 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.52 mg/L (2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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