Bedford County property record for 262 Walnut Ridge Dr, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $896 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 101E 4 262 |
| Primary APN | 101E 4 262 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 646 sqft |
| Basement Area | 646 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 646 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 262 WALNUT RIDGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALNUT RIDGE UNIT 262 BG6 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT RIDGE |
| Legal Unit | 262 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 30103 |
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | LYNCHBURG, VA 24505 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 202115794 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002801 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 262 WALNUT RIDGE DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1940 |
| Document Number | 0210015794 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210015794 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $896.00 | $218,700 (-) Land $30,000 Building $188,700 | |
| 2025 | $896.00 | $218,700 (+1%) Land $30,000 Building $188,700 | |
| 2023 | $896.00 Additional exemption filed | $109,350 | $218,700 Land $30,000 Building $188,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 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 107 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 | 1,200 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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