Bedford County property record for 1609 Cifax Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,965 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 17.8 acres (777,982 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,230 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 97 A 48A |
| Primary APN | 97 A 48A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,965 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,965 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,965 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,965 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 777,982 sqft (17.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Deck Area | 470 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1609 CIFAX RD |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-3352 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NR NORWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | NR NORWOOD |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 30204 |
1609 Cifax Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 CIFAX RD, FOREST, VA 24551-3352 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005696 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1609 Cifax Rd was $1,230.
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 | $1,230.00 | $384,100 (-) Land $151,200 Building $232,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,230.00 | $384,100 Land $151,200 Building $232,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,230.00 Additional exemption filed | $150,050 | $384,100 Land $151,200 Building $232,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Cifax 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 1609 Cifax Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 76% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,200 / 1,200 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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