Bedford County property record for 1198 Gumtree Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,472 sqft · built 1780 |
| Lot Size | 4.63 acres (201,683 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,441 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117 A 2 |
| Primary APN | 117 A 2 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,472 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,976 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1780 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1780 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 201,683 sqft (4.63 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1198 GUMTREE RD |
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| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-4254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOREST |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 30103 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Woodbourne listed 1973 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 73001997 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Bedford County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1312 APPALACHIAN BLVD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8323 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,441.00 | $595,400 (+1%) Land $199,500 Building $395,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,441.00 Additional exemption filed | $297,700 | $595,400 Land $199,500 Building $395,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2020 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 25 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Shenandoah Telecommunications Company.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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