Lynchburg City property record for 305 Simsbury Ln, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,723 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,124 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 242 10 003 |
| Primary APN | 242 10 003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,723 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 305 SIMSBURY LN |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-2611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | FOREST DALE, SEC 1, LOT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST DALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNCHBURG CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNCHBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
305 Simsbury Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Lynchburg City records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 JEFFERSON WOODS DR, FOREST, VA 24551-2005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201890 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000090 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNCHBURG CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 305 SIMSBURY LN, FOREST, VA 24551-2611 |
| Document Number | 0180000090 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 32&33 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180000090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $137.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 217 JEFFERSON WOODS DR, FOREST, VA 24551-2005 |
| Document Number | 0180000091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180000091 |
| Name | FIRST RELIANCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 305 Simsbury Ln was $2,124.
Source: Lynchburg City assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Lynchburg City |
| Unified School District | Lynchburg City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,124.00 | $252,900 (-) Land $45,000 Building $207,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,124.00 | $252,900 Land $45,000 Building $207,900 | $252,900 Land $45,000 Building $207,900 |
| 2023 | $1,761.00 | $197,900 Land $40,000 Building $157,900 | $197,900 Land $40,000 Building $157,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 305 Simsbury Ln; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 305 Simsbury Ln 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 | None beyond 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 | CITY OF LYNCHBURG serves 80,995 people · EPA ID VA5680200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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