Bedford County property record for 5240 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $920 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153 8 15 |
| Primary APN | 153 8 15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 443397 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5240 THOMAS JEFFERSON RD |
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-2390 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PETERS EST LT 15 SC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERS ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 30203 |
5240 Thomas Jefferson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2009.
Source: Bedford County records, as of August 14, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5240 THOMAS JEFFERSON RD, FOREST, VA 24551-2390 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 090004333 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 090008246 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Property Address | 5240 THOMAS JEFFERSON RD, FOREST, VA 24551-2390 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | RESOURCE R/E SERVICES, RESOURCE REAL EST SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 170004789 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170004789 |
| Name | CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
Source: Bedford County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford County |
| Unified School District | Bedford County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $920.00 Additional exemption filed | $112,250 | $224,500 Land $55,000 Building $169,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5240 Thomas Jefferson Rd 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 5240 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 | 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 83 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 | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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