Bedford County property record for 524 Sweeney Cir, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 896 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $893 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117C 3 5 |
| Primary APN | 117C 3 5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 524 SWEENEY CIR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-1467 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OAKVIEW LT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKVIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 30104 |
524 Sweeney Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 SWEENEY CIR, FOREST, VA 24551-1467 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004046 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Property Address | 524 SWEENEY CIR, FOREST, VA 24551-1467 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0220002874 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220002874 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 524 Sweeney Cir was $893.
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 | $893.00 | $218,000 Land $55,000 Building $163,000 | |
| 2023 | $893.00 Additional exemption filed | $109,000 | $218,000 Land $55,000 Building $163,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Sweeney Cir 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 524 Sweeney Cir 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 158 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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