Bedford County property record for 1697 Meadow Down Dr, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,841 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.869 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,749 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 136F 6 12 |
| Primary APN | 136F 6 12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,841 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,599 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.869 acres) |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 610 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 467669 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1697 MEADOW DOWN DR |
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE MEADOWS LT 12 SEC 7 PB 35/52 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 30203 |
Source: Bedford County records · APN 136F 6 12
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified August 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1695 MEADOW DOWN DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 130008712 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
Source: Bedford County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified August 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford County |
| Unified School District | Bedford County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,749.00 Additional exemption filed | $213,350 | $426,700 Land $58,000 Building $368,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 29, 2010 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile USA Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 176 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) serves 38,794 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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