Bedford County property record for 2261 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,831 sqft · built 1796 |
| Lot Size | 19.2 acres (838,966 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,698 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117 2 TR1 |
| Primary APN | 117 2 TR1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,831 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 918 sqft |
| Basement Area | 168 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 168 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1796 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1796 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 838,966 sqft (19.2 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 438 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 2261 THOMAS JEFFERSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1168 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 1 MERRYWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRYWOOD |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 30203 |
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 339 WOODLAND AVE, LYNCHBURG, VA 24503-4437 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006348 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,698.00 (-5.19%) | $565,400 (+158.76%) Land $254,200 Building $311,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,791.00 Additional exemption filed | $218,500 | $565,400 Land $254,200 Building $311,200 |
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 · 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.
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 | 0.02% 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 21 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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