Bedford County property record for 203 Independence Dr, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,007 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 136B 3 13 |
| Primary APN | 136B 3 13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 203 INDEPENDENCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-2728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLONIAL AC LT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL AC |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 30104 |
203 Independence Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 INDEPENDENCE DR, FOREST, VA 24551-2728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 203 Independence Dr was $1,007.
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 | $1,007.00 | $245,700 Land $48,000 Building $197,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,007.00 Additional exemption filed | $122,850 | $245,700 Land $48,000 Building $197,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 Independence Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 203 Independence Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% 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 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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