Bedford County property record for 1885 Colby Dr, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,107 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.939 acres (40,946 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $419,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,238 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 152 17 204 |
| Primary APN | 152 17 204 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,107 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,615 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,946 sqft (0.939 acres) |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 489124 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1885 COLBY DR |
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1834 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOMERSET MEADOWS SEC 8 LT 204 PB 48/79 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERSET MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 204 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 30202 |
1885 Colby Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Bedford County records, as of April 23, 2024
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1885 COLBY DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1834 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0160004338 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0240002135 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1885 COLBY DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1834 |
| Document Number | 0240002135 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240002135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1885 COLBY DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1834 |
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 | $2,238.00 Additional exemption filed | $272,950 | $545,900 Land $70,000 Building $475,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1885 Colby Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1885 Colby Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 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 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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