Bedford County property record for 3143 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,870 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,188 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 136F 2 8 |
| Primary APN | 136F 2 8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,870 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 332 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 3143 THOMAS JEFFERSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-4002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE MEADOWSLT 8 SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 30203 |
3143 Thomas Jefferson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3143 THOMAS JEFFERSON RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008621 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3143 THOMAS JEFFERSON RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4002 |
| Document Number | 0250008621 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 139 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 250008621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3143 THOMAS JEFFERSON RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4002 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3143 THOMAS JEFFERSON RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4002 |
| Document Number | 0250008621 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 139 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 250008621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3143 THOMAS JEFFERSON RD, FOREST, VA 24551-4002 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3143 Thomas Jefferson Rd was $1,188.
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 | $1,188.00 | $289,800 (-) Land $50,000 Building $239,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,188.00 Additional exemption filed | $289,800 Land $50,000 Building $239,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,188.00 Additional exemption filed | $144,900 | $289,800 Land $50,000 Building $239,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3143 Thomas Jefferson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 3143 Thomas Jefferson Rd 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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