Bedford County property record for 5357 Blackwater Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 19.2 acres (837,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $771 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 187 A 10A |
| Primary APN | 187 A 10A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 837,223 sqft (19.2 acres) |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 475879 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5357 BLACKWATER RD |
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-3498 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BIG OTTER PB 35/165 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG OTTER |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 30202 |
Source: Bedford County records, as of August 14, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5357 BLACKWATER RD, FOREST, VA 24551-3498 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 140007184 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Property Address | 5357 BLACKWATER RD, FOREST, VA 24551-3498 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0180003311 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180003311 |
| Name | FARM CREDIT OF THE VIRGINIAS ACA |
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| Type | FmHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $771.00 Additional exemption filed | $94,050 | $292,000 Land $154,300 Building $137,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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