Bedford County property record for 301 William Penn Dr, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,079 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 136D 1 53 |
| Primary APN | 136D 1 53 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Deck Area | 225 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 301 WILLIAM PENN DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLONIAL HILLS LT 53 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 30104 |
301 William Penn Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 WILLIAM PENN DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013375 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 301 WILLIAM PENN DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1231 |
| Document Number | 0220013375 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220013375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 WILLIAM PENN DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1231 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 301 William Penn Dr was $1,079.
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 | $1,079.00 | $263,400 Land $48,000 Building $215,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,079.00 Additional exemption filed | $131,700 | $263,400 Land $48,000 Building $215,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 301 William Penn 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 301 William Penn Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 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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