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5 beds3,968 sqft

1478 Cifax Rd, Forest, VA 24551

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Single FamilyProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
2001Year Built
$200/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to this exceptional custom built brick home in Forest, majestically set on 1.5 acres with breathtaking pastoral and mountain views. Built by Les Addison with an emphasis on quality and craftsmanship, this elegant home features an open floor plan while keeping with traditional features such as 10 foot ceilings, handsome mouldings, oversized rooms, spacious main level primary bedroom and fabulous ensuite bath. Excellent main level living with exceptional storage space found in two walk in floored...Welcome to this exceptional custom built brick home in Forest, majestically set on 1.5 acres with breathtaking pastoral and mountain views. Built by Les Addison with an emphasis on quality and craftsmanship, this elegant home features an open floor plan while keeping with traditional features such as 10 foot ceilings, handsome mouldings, oversized rooms, spacious main level primary bedroom and fabulous ensuite bath. Excellent main level living with exceptional storage space found in two walk in floored attics, a separate butler's pantry loaded with abundant cabinetry and an unfinished basement offering expansion potential with a second fireplace and roughed in plumbing. Three spacious upper bedrooms share an oversized bath. Enjoy the scenery from the substantial upper and lower decks, the patio or welcoming brick front porch. A beautifully crafted home for the discerning buyer who values quality, space and timeless elegance.
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  • Listed by: Kathleen Terrell • John Stewart Walker, Inc
Last updated: 10/05/2026 12:25 PM • Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 369682
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$4,462 per month

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$4,244

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1478 Cifax Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,611 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Styles: Colonial, Story and a half
  • Subdivision/Complex: 02
  • Directions: 221 to Brookhill Road to Cifax Road, property will be on your left.
  • Garage Description: 30x23 Level: Level 1 Above Grade

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Lot Size: 1.50 AC / 65,340 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • County/City: Bedford
  • State: VA
  • ZIP: 24551
  • Area: Bedford
  • Longitude: .00
  • Latitude: .00
  • City/Town: Forest
Taxes and HOA
  • Estimated Taxes: $2,611.00
  • Association: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee Amount: $.00
  • Association Fee: 0.00
School Information
  • Elementary School: Otter River Elem
  • High School: Jefferson Forest-HS
  • Middle School: Forest Midl
  • Primary School: None
  • School District: Bedford
Parking
  • Garage: 30x23 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Attached Garage: 2 Car
  • Garage Area: 690.00
  • Garage Dimensions: 30.000 x 23.000
  • Garage Length: 30.00
  • Garage Width: 23.00
  • Carport Area: .00
  • Carport Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Carport Length: .00
  • Carport Width: .00

Property

Lot Information
  • Acres: 1.5
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: (Public Records)
  • Lot Square Footage: 65340.0
  • Square Footage: 3968.0
  • Above Grade Fin SqFt: 3968.0
  • Est Fin SqFt BelGrde: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 3: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 2: 1015.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 1: 2953.0
  • Est UnFin SqFt Total: 3968.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Age: 0
  • FIPS Code: 19
  • Legal Description: Lot 20A PB 40/268
  • Construction Status: Completed
  • Property Disclaimer: All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed
  • Allow Auto Estimate: Yes
  • Allow Reviews: Yes
  • Validated: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Utility - Electric: AEP/Appalachian Powr

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Stories: One and One Half
  • Porch: 41x6 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Patio: 17x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Paved Drive, Landscaped, Mountain Views
  • Exterior Finish (AG): Brick
  • Disability Features: Grab Bar(s)
  • Attach Doc to DocBox: Disclosure
  • ScreenedPorch Area: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • ScreenedPorch Length: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Width: 0.0
  • Patio Area: 204.0
  • Porch Area: 246.0
  • Foyer Area: 120.0
  • Deck: true
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces, Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heating System: Heat Pump, Three-Zone or more
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Drapes, Drywall, Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Den, Primary Bed w/Bath, Pantry, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Tile Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Internet Providers: Shentel
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Separate Laundry Rm., Washer Connections
  • Limited Services: No
  • Attic: Floored, Storage Only, Walk In
  • Basement: Exterior Entrance, Fireplace, Full, Heated, Interior Entrance, Poured Concrete, Roughed in Bath, Walkout
  • Foyer: 15x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Air Conditioning: Heat Pump, Three-Zone or More
  • Cooling: Heat Pump Electric
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 4 (3 1)
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0
  • Appliance/Convey: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range-Elec, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven

Room Information

Additional Room Information
  • 2nd Bedroom: 14x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • 2ndBedroom Area: 140.0
  • 2ndBedroom Dimensions: 14.000 x 10.000
  • 2ndBedroom Length: 14.0
  • 2ndBedroom Width: 10.0
  • 3rd Bedroom: 17x17 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 3rdBedroom Area: 289.0
  • 3rdBedroom Dimensions: 17.000 x 17.000
  • 3rdBedroom Length: 17.0
  • 3rdBedroom Width: 17.0
  • 4th Bedroom: 14x14 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 4thBedroom Area: 196.0
  • 4thBedroom Dimensions: 14.000 x 14.000
  • 4thBedroom Length: 14.0
  • 4thBedroom Width: 14.0
  • 5th Bedroom: 14x31 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 5thBedroom Area: 434.0
  • 5thBedroom Dimensions: 14.000 x 31.000
  • 5thBedroom Length: 14.0
  • 5thBedroom Width: 31.0
  • 6thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 6thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • Room 1 Description: Pantry
  • Other Room 1: 10x7 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Room 2 Description: Extra Storage
  • Other Room 2: 10x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Room 3 Description: Patio 2
  • Other Room 3: 26x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Kitchen: 14x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry Room: 11x7 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 14x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Formal Dining: 14x13 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • RecRoom Area: 0.0
  • RecRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • RecRoom Length: 0.0
  • RecRoom Width: 0.0
  • Family Room: 17x27 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • FamilyRoom Area: 459.0
  • FamilyRoom Dimensions: 17.000 x 27.000
  • FamilyRoom Length: 17.0
  • FamilyRoom Width: 27.0
  • GreatRoom Area: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • GreatRoom Length: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Area: 70.0
  • OtherRoom1 Dimensions: 10.000 x 7.000
  • OtherRoom1 Length: 10.0
  • OtherRoom1 Width: 7.0
  • OtherRoom2 Area: 100.0
  • OtherRoom2 Dimensions: 10.000 x 10.000
  • OtherRoom2 Length: 10.0
  • OtherRoom2 Width: 10.0
  • OtherRoom3 Area: 312.0
  • OtherRoom3 Dimensions: 26.000 x 12.000
  • OtherRoom3 Length: 26.0
  • OtherRoom3 Width: 12.0
  • Office Area: 0.0
  • Office Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Office Length: 0.0
  • Office Width: 0.0
Breakfast Room Information
  • BreakfastArea Area: 168.0
  • BreakfastArea Dimensions: 14.000 x 12.000
  • BreakfastArea Length: 14.0
  • BreakfastArea Width: 12.0
  • Breakfast Area: 14x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Master Bedroom Information
  • MasterBedroom Area: 380.0
  • MasterBedroom Dimensions: 19.000 x 20.000
  • MasterBedroom Length: 19.0
  • MasterBedroom Width: 20.0
Bathrooms Information
  • Full Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Full Bath Level 1: 2
  • Full Bath Level 2: 1
  • Full Bath Level 3: 0
  • Half Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Half Bath Level 1: 1
  • Half Bath Level 2: 0
  • Half Bath Level 3: 0
Dining Room
  • FormalDining Area: 182.0
  • FormalDining Dimensions: 14.000 x 13.000
  • FormalDining Length: 14.0
  • FormalDining Width: 13.0
Sun Room
  • SunRoom Area: 0.0
  • SunRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • SunRoom Length: 0.0
  • SunRoom Width: 0.0
Laundry Room
  • LaundryRoom Area: 77.0
  • LaundryRoom Dimensions: 11.000 x 7.000
  • LaundryRoom Length: 11.0
  • LaundryRoom Width: 7.0
Kitchen Room
  • Kitchen Area: 224.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14.000 x 16.000
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • LivingRoom Area: 196.0
  • LivingRoom Dimensions: 14.000 x 14.000
  • LivingRoom Length: 14.0
  • LivingRoom Width: 14.0

Property History for 1478 Cifax Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #932054

$795,000—
Oct 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #369682

$795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2026

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #932054

$795,000
10/05/2026

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #369682

$795,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1478 Cifax Road

Taxable Value

Land

$64,000

Additions

$572,800
Total$636,800

Tax Record

2026

$2,611 ($218 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,785 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,785 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

2,953 SqFt

Lot Size

65,340 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2001

Year Renovated

2001

County

BEDFORD

APN

97 A 20A

Schools near 1478 Cifax Road

This home is within Bedford County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Otter River Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Forest Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jefferson Forest High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1478 Cifax Road is a single family home for sale in Forest, VA 24551. This property was listed for sale on October 5, 2026 by John Stewart Walker, Inc, it's currently listed at $795,000. This listing's school district is Bedford County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Otter River Elementary School, Forest Middle School and Jefferson Forest High School. 1478 Cifax Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,968 sqft single family home built in 2001.

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Listing Courtesy of John Stewart Walker, Inc, Kathleen Terrell

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