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$273,806$213 / 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 95How 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 $168,000 on Mar 30, 2009

205 INDEPENDENCE DR

FOREST, VA 24551
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,288 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.
1.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$274K
$260K low$288K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$168,000 · Mar 30, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,346 (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.$328,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$273,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$328,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$328,400

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.1.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 168 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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 · 1.5 mi
M
Forest Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Jefferson Forest High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

205 Independence Dr 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 less than 84% of homes in Forest 24551
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Forest 24551
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Forest 24551
  • Older than 82% of homes in Forest 24551

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
$178K$935K

This home is worth more than 16% 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$273,806
CheaperTypical $414,544Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,012 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size1.06 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 205 Independence Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 24551Bedford County
Estimated valuepricier than$273,80616% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21353% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,288 ft²17% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.06 ac70% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than197818% of homes34% of homes

About 205 Independence Dr

How much is 205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA is $273,806 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $259,950 to $287,662. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA last sell?

205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA last sold on Mar 30, 2009 for $168,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA?

205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,288 square feet of living space and a 1.06-acre lot.

When was 205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA built?

205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA?

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

How does 205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA compare to other homes in Forest 24551?

Among the 9,346 homes in Forest 24551, it is worth more than 16% of them ($273,806 against a typical $414,544), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($213 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,288 ft² against a typical 2,012 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (1.06 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1978 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Bedford County, it is worth more than 37% 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 205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 205 Independence Dr, Forest, VA was $1,346. The county assessed it at $328,400.

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