Bedford County property record for 1470 Colby Dr, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,891 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 2.64 acres (114,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $799,900 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,249 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153 20 38 |
| Primary APN | 153 20 38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,891 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,942 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 114,998 sqft (2.64 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,926 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 492142 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1470 COLBY DR |
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOMERSET MEADOWS SEC 4 LT 38 PB 40/250 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERSET MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 30202 |
Source: Bedford County records, as of August 14, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1470 COLBY DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 160008158 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Bedford County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford County |
| Unified School District | Bedford County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,249.00 Additional exemption filed | $518,250 | $1,036,500 Land $85,000 Building $951,500 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 56% 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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