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Last sold for $375,000 on Mar 19, 2018

17898 FOREST RD

FOREST, VA 24551
0.5
Baths
2,000 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$375,000 · Mar 19, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,501 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$609,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$274,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$335,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$609,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$609,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyBEDFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi
H
Jefferson Forest High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Forest Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Bedford County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24551These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,095
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.377 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,843
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,852
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

17898 Forest Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Bedford County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Bedford County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Forest 24551

How it measures up in Forest 24551

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest 24551.

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 17898 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 24551Bedford County
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²50% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac26% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than197513% of homes29% of homes

About 17898 Forest Rd

When did 17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA last sell?

17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA last sold on Mar 19, 2018 for $375,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA?

17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA has 0.5 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA built?

17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA?

17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA is assigned to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Jefferson Forest High School (high), rated B+; Forest Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Bedford County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA compare to other homes in Forest 24551?

Among the 9,346 homes in Forest 24551, it is bigger than 50% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1975 against a typical 1993). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17898 Forest Rd, Forest, VA was $2,501. The county assessed it at $609,900.

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