Bedford County property record for 301 Foreston Dr, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $952 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117C 1 15 |
| Primary APN | 117C 1 15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 328 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 301 FORESTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOMESTEAD HAVEN LT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMESTEAD HAVEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 30104 |
301 Foreston Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 FORESTON DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005335 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 301 FORESTON DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1409 |
| Document Number | 0230005335 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230005335 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 FORESTON DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1409 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 301 Foreston Dr was $952.
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 | $952.00 | $232,400 Land $56,000 Building $176,400 | |
| 2023 | $952.00 (+13.74%) Additional exemption filed | $116,200 (+38.75%) | $232,400 (+38.75%) Land $56,000 Building $176,400 |
| 2022 | $837.00 Additional exemption filed | $83,750 | $167,500 Land $46,000 Building $121,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 301 Foreston Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2010 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 301 Foreston 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 |
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 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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