Bedford County property record for 129 Lafayette Pl, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,641 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,115 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 136A 3 31 |
| Primary APN | 136A 3 31 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,641 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,641 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,641 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,641 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 129 LAFAYETTE PL |
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| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POPLAR FOREST LT 31 SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | POPLAR FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 30104 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Poplar Forest (Additional Documentation) listed 1969 · 31 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1971) · NRIS 69000223 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
129 Lafayette Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 LAFAYETTE PL, FOREST, VA 24551-1325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage APEX HOME LOANS INC |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010791 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Property Address | 129 LAFAYETTE PL, FOREST, VA 24551-1325 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0200011580 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200011580 |
| Name | APEX HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 129 LAFAYETTE PL, FOREST, VA 24551-1325 |
| Document Number | 200010791 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200010791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 129 LAFAYETTE PLACE, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 129 Lafayette Pl was $1,115.
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 | $1,115.00 | $272,000 Land $55,000 Building $217,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,115.00 Additional exemption filed | $136,000 | $272,000 Land $55,000 Building $217,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Lafayette Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 129 Lafayette Pl is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 |
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| 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 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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