Bedford County property record for 1536 Meade Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Government Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 380 acres (16,580,678 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,326 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $23,610 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 152 A 41 |
| Primary APN | 152 A 41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 16,580,678 sqft |
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| Account Number | 170055 |
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| Street Address | 1536 MEADE RD |
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | LICK RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW LONDON BUS PARK |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 30204 |
1536 Meade Rd, government vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2017 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Bedford County records, as of August 14, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0140008931 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0170004731 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1536 MEADE RD, FOREST, VA 24551 |
| Document Number | 0170004731 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170004731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 122 E MAIN ST STE 201, 201, BEDFORD, VA 24523-2000 |
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 | $23,610.00 Additional exemption filed | $2,879,350 | $5,758,700 Land $5,758,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1536 Meade 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 1536 Meade Rd 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,200 / 1,200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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