Bedford County property record for 1740 Colby Dr, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,150 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,471 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153 29 223 |
| Primary APN | 153 29 223 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,644 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,644 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Garage Area | 694 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 253 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1740 COLBY DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1874 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOMERSET MEADOWS SEC 8 LT 223 PB 48/79 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERSET MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 223 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 30202 |
Source: Bedford County records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1740 COLBY DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1874 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20143536 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004595 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1740 COLBY DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1874 |
| Document Number | 0000004595 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE IN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1740 COLBY DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1874 |
Source: Bedford County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford County |
| Unified School District | Bedford County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,471.00 | $602,700 (+1%) Land $70,000 Building $532,700 | |
| 2023 | $2,471.00 Additional exemption filed | $301,350 | $602,700 Land $70,000 Building $532,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 54% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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