Bedford County property record for 407 William Penn Dr, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,243 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,054 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 136D 1 20 |
| Primary APN | 136D 1 20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,243 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Deck Area | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 407 WILLIAM PENN DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLONIAL HILLS LT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 30104 |
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 407 WILLIAM PENN DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20227794 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007866 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 407 WILLIAM PENN DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1229 |
| Document Number | 0220007794 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220007794 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 407 WILLIAM PENN DR, FOREST, VA 24551-1229 |
| Document Number | 0220007795 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220007795 |
| Name | BANK OF THE JAMES INC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $1,054.00 | $257,200 (+1%) Land $48,000 Building $209,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,054.00 Additional exemption filed | $128,600 | $257,200 Land $48,000 Building $209,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 179 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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