Bedford County property record for 1500 Matthew Talbot Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,842 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,420 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134 7 15 |
| Primary APN | 134 7 15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,842 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,942 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,942 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,942 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 448 sqft |
| Deck Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1500 MATTHEW TALBOT RD |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-4348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TERRACE VIEW LT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | TERRACE VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 30204 |
1500 Matthew Talbot Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1500 MATTHEW TALBOT RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011792 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009456 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1500 MATTHEW TALBOT RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4348 |
| Document Number | 0230009456 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230009456 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1500 Matthew Talbot Rd was $2,420.
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 | $2,420.00 | $590,400 Land $75,000 Building $515,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,420.00 Additional exemption filed | $295,200 | $590,400 Land $75,000 Building $515,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1500 Matthew Talbot Rd 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 1500 Matthew Talbot Rd is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 61% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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