Clarke County property record for 196 Forest Ridge Ln, Bluemont, VA 20135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,035 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 8.54 acres (372,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,892 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-A-136 |
| Primary APN | 26-A-136 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,035 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 783 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 372,002 sqft (8.54 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 81 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5604 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 FOREST RIDGE LN |
| City | BLUEMONT |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 20135-4939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FOC |
| Legal Description | ON RT 601 8.531 AC |
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Clarke County records, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 FOREST RIDGE LN, BLUEMONT, VA 20135-4939 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20091405 |
| Deed Book / Page | 511 / 926 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE VA |
| Property Address | 196 FOREST RIDGE LN, BLUEMONT, VA 20135-4939 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0658/0974 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0658/0974 |
| Instrument | 20-1486 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
Source: Clarke County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Clarke County |
| Unified School District | Clarke County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,892.00 (+6.89%) | $397,600 (+34.73%) Land $228,300 Building $169,300 | |
| 2025 | $397,600 (+34.73%) Land $228,300 Building $169,300 | ||
| 2023 | $295,100 Land $180,100 Building $115,000 | $295,100 Land $180,100 Building $115,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,770.00 |
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 28, 2007 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran And Associated Severe Storm Cond |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: AT&T, Xfinity.
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