Bedford County property record for 816 Helm St, Bedford, VA 24523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,028 sqft · built 1952 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $291 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235 7 D-T |
| Primary APN | 235 7 D-T |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,028 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 452 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Mixed |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|
| Street Address | 816 HELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEDFORD |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24523-3508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GRANDVIEW ADD LOTS 39-41 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDVIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 39-41 |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 50101 |
816 Helm St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 AVENEL AVE, BEDFORD, VA 24523-1916 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 816 Helm St was $291.
Source: Bedford County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford County |
| Municipality | Bedford Town |
| Unified School District | Bedford County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $291.00 | $71,200 Land $30,000 Building $41,200 | |
| 2023 | $291.00 Additional exemption filed | $35,600 | $71,200 Land $30,000 Building $41,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 816 Helm St 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 | 8 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 816 Helm St 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 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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