Bedford County property record for 1582 Matthew Talbot Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 4,589 sqft · built 1841 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,791 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134 A 17D |
| Primary APN | 134 A 17D |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,589 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,789 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1841 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Deck Area | 408 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 462084 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1582 MATTHEW TALBOT RD |
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-4348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT A PB 40/10 |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 30204 |
1582 Matthew Talbot Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Bedford County records, as of August 14, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1582 MATTHEW TALBOT RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 120008755 |
| 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 | $2,791.00 Additional exemption filed | $340,450 | $680,900 Land $145,000 Building $535,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1582 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 1582 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 64% of the US · above 60% 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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