Bedford County property record for 1697 Matthew Talbot Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,592 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $376,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,027 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 152 12 67 |
| Primary APN | 152 12 67 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,592 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,296 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1697 MATTHEW TALBOT RD |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-4505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TERRACE VIEW SEC II LT 67 |
| Legal Subdivision | TERRACE VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 30204 |
1697 Matthew Talbot Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1697 MATTHEW TALBOT RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer RELIAN TITLE, RELIANCE TITLE |
| Jul 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer RELIANCE TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20186196 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1697 MATTHEW TALBOT RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4505 |
| Document Number | 180006196 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 180006196 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | RELIAN TITLE, RELIANCE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1697 MATTHEW TALBOT RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4505 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1697 MATTHEW TALBOT RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4505 |
| Document Number | 180006196 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 180006196 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | RELIANCE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1697 MATTHEW TALBOT RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4505 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1697 Matthew Talbot Rd was $2,027.
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 | $2,027.00 | $494,600 Land $73,000 Building $421,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,027.00 Additional exemption filed | $247,300 | $494,600 Land $73,000 Building $421,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1697 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 1697 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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