Bedford County property record for 203 Cold Branch Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,603 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,359 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135 17 8 |
| Primary APN | 135 17 8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,603 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,573 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,573 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,573 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 345 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 203 COLD BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-2113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MT HAVENLT 8 SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MT HAVEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 30203 |
203 Cold Branch Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 COLD BRANCH RD, FOREST, VA 24551-2113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005080 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 203 COLD BRANCH RD, FOREST, VA 24551-2113 |
| Document Number | 0220005080 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220005080 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 COLD BRANCH RD, FOREST, VA 24551-2113 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 203 Cold Branch Rd was $2,359.
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 | $2,359.00 | $575,400 Land $73,000 Building $502,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,359.00 Additional exemption filed | $287,700 | $575,400 Land $73,000 Building $502,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 Cold Branch 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 | 5 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 203 Cold Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 55 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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