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5485 WATERLICK RD

FOREST, VA 24551
0
Baths
5,100 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.
1.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,462 (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.$356,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$249,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$356,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$356,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyBEDFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.70
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 320 ft²Porch · 373 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 1.0 mi
M
Forest Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Jefferson Forest High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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

5485 Waterlick 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Bedford County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% 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 area5,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,025 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 5485 Waterlick Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 24551Bedford County
Living areabigger than5,100 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.7 ac82% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than198943% of homes53% of homes

About 5485 Waterlick Rd

When did 5485 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA last sell?

5485 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5485 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA?

5485 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA has 5,100 square feet of living space and a 1.70-acre lot.

When was 5485 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA built?

5485 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5485 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA?

5485 Waterlick Rd, 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 5485 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA compare to other homes in Forest 24551?

Among the 9,345 homes in Forest 24551, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,100 ft² against a typical 2,025 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (1.7 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1989 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 5485 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5485 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA was $1,462. The county assessed it at $356,500.

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