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$547,295$64 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $700 on Aug 24, 2015

18396 FOREST RD

FOREST, VA 24551
0
Baths
8,500 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.
0.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2010
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$547K
$358K low$737K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$700 · Aug 24, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,370 (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.$1,309,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$431,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$878,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,309,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,309,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBEDFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.99
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Jefferson Forest High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
Forest Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
E
Boonsboro Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.9 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

18396 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.

  • Worth more than 81% of homes in Bedford County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Forest 24551
  • Among the largest homes in Forest 24551
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Forest 24551
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Bedford County

What homes are worth in Forest 24551

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$180K$961K

This home is worth more than 75% 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.

Estimated value$547,295
CheaperTypical $414,986Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$64
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area8,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.99 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built2010
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 18396 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 24551Bedford County
Estimated valuepricier than$547,29575% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than8,500 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.99 ac66% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than201094% of homes97% of homes

About 18396 Forest Rd

How much is 18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA is $547,295 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $357,888 to $736,702. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA last sell?

18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA last sold on Aug 24, 2015 for $700, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA?

18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA has 8,500 square feet of living space and a 0.99-acre lot.

When was 18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA built?

18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA was built in 2010, making it 16 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA?

18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA is assigned to Jefferson Forest High School (high), rated B+; Forest Middle School (middle), rated A; Boonsboro Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Bedford County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA compare to other homes in Forest 24551?

Among the 9,346 homes in Forest 24551, it is worth more than 75% of them ($547,295 against a typical $414,986), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($64 against a typical $211), it is bigger than almost all of them (8,500 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.99 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2010 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Bedford County, it is worth more than 81% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 18396 Forest Rd, Forest, VA was $5,370. The county assessed it at $1,309,700.

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