“Judy Petrak demonstrated her deep knowledge and skills as a broker throughout our buying experience and we are continuing to use her for the sale of our existing home becuase of her excellent services.”
Century 21 New Millennium
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Forest real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Forest real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
The typical home value in Forest is projected to be $366,500 for the month of February. January’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the city to be $350,000—down 21.96% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, county-level data pegged home values at $372,000 in Bedford County for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $356,310 in February.
Forest had 17 new listings and 19 listings that went under contract in January, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 25—down 19.35% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in February.
Of those 25 active listings, 32.0% reduced their price in the month of January. The median listing price for homes in Forest grew 34.44% from December to January, bringing the current median listing price to $409,900. Based on projected data for February, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract rose year-over-year. In January 2026, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 52 days, compared to 31 days in January 2025. However, in recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be falling. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this February.
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Learn more about what Forest has to offer.
Forest offers residents a friendly, close-knit community with easy access to parks, schools, and everyday amenities, all wrapped in a relaxed, small-town atmosphere.
Forest offers a quieter, more wooded feel than nearby Lynchburg and Roanoke, yet it keeps you close to major employers, universities, and healthcare. Many residents choose Forest for its sense of space, established neighborhoods, and access to outdoor recreation along Smith Mountain Lake and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Family life centers around strong schools and community activities. The Bedford County Public Schools system serves the area, with Jefferson Forest High School known for academics and athletics. Weekends often revolve around youth sports, school events, and time at parks such as Ivy Creek Park or the Peaks View Park trail system. The Bedford Public Library Forest branch adds programs for all ages and a convenient community hub.
Locals appreciate easy access to coffee shops, markets, and dining along Forest Road, as well as cultural and educational options at Liberty University and the University of Lynchburg just a short drive away. Housing ranges from established subdivisions with mature trees to newer communities tucked off side roads, plus acreage properties that appeal to those seeking more privacy.
With demand influenced by regional growth and commuting patterns, timing and preparation matter. Whether you are planning to buy your first home in Forest, move up, or sell to relocate within Bedford County, connecting early with the right local expert through Agent Pronto can help you navigate the market and be ready when the right opportunity appears, for both buyers and sellers.
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“Loved working with Kris Riley! Strongly recommend her to everyone!”
NextHome Mission
“Bree was a joy to work with. She used her knowledge and understanding of the market to bring value when listing my home for sale. Her insight provided an outstanding outcome to get my house sold during the holidays. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for an agent who has your best interests in mind. Easy to work with and thoughtful with her approach. Will certianly use her again when needed in the future and will recommend her to anyone I know looking for a stellar agent!”
Century 21 Realty at Home
“As a first-time homebuyer, working with Catherine was an amazing experience from start to finish. She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and always took the time to explain each step of the process in a way that made everything feel manageable and stress-free. Catherine was always responsive, professional, and truly had our best interests at heart. She made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel exciting and smooth. We couldn't have asked for a better person to guide us through our first home purchase and would highly recommend her to anyone-especially first-time buyers.”
Berkshire Hathaway BHHS RW Towne Realty
“We received exceptional service from Debra throughout the entire process. She was incredibly responsive to our questions, flexible in visiting homes the moment they appeared online, and fully understood how quickly properties were turning over. Despite a three-hour time zone difference, communication was seamless and timely, making the experience smooth and stress-free.”
Century 21 New Millennium
“Working with this agent was a great experience. They were always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and provide support every step of the way. Their expertise and dedication made the entire process easy and enjoyable. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.”
eXp Realty LLc
“Lindsay made the buying process painless and simple to understand. We had gone to see so many houses in the Ruther Glen area with no luck. On the last house we saw, Lindsay decided to try out the townhomes in Pendleton. My husband and I fell in love and decided to move forward. We're definitely enjoying our new found freedom and commute to work now. Thanks Lindsay!”
NextHome Mission
“James was amazing coming in and telling me exactly what needed to be done in order to sell and get what was needed out of it. James made a couple calls and had contractors in the house the very next Monday. 2 weeks later the house was complete and ready to be staged and on the market. James knows the market and how to make things happen. 48hrs on market and contract was on house! All this while he was extremely professional, friendly and mostly compassionate as I had just lost my dad. His communication is fabulous. Best thing about James he will Always have a recommendation from me.”
Long & Foster Real Estate Long and Foster
“Gurdeep is so incredibly knowledgeable about the area, and has amazing expertise in negotiating contracts. She has earned my respect and trust! I have engaged her for my past 5 real estate transactions and strongly recommend her to others.”
Century 21 New Millennium
“Ms. Sara was amazing! Many problems arose during the sales process. Ms. Sara never let any of that set us back, she had a solution for everything. She responds in a timely manner and she exhausts every option possible. I never felt confused or upset throughout the process because she made it as smooth as she possibly could.”
The Real Estate Group
“Wow.. where do I begin. I'm not one to leave reviews but I know someone somewhere might need as this type of service could make or break someone if they don't find the right realtor. Kim is simply awesome. If you need a real negotiator, you got Kim. Kim's attention to detail, communication, and dedication is impeccable. I trusted Kim throughout the entire process and at the end I now consider Kim as family. We hit a snag in process with the appraisal and Kim was immediately on it, reaching out to anyone possible late into the night. Within a few days, we were good to go, Kim has a trusted team and they're all genuinely helpful and go above and beyond. There's no doubt in my mind who is leading me through the next purchase. Kim sells and will get it done right!”
eXp Realty
“Our previous agent insisted that we find a different agent who was more familiar with the Hampton roads area after spending almost 3 months on the market. Rhodonna was highly recommended to us by a family friend, we heard so many great stories about her working hard on the buying and selling side. Once we were dropped by our previous agent, we then decided to reach out to Rhodonna and she agreed to represent us with no hesitation. She came in immediately casting vision for the staging of the home, targeting of potential buyers, and ensuring that we would walk away from the table satisfied. She fully agreed with us on our desirable outcome and worked very hard until it was done. In about 1 month, despite a tough market, Rhodonna had us under contract. Her follow up and follow through with the potential buyers that ended up purchasing our home was very professional and ideal for desired representation in an agent. We highly recommended Rhodonna! Hard worker, master negotiator, & closer!!”
Iron Valley Real Estate HR
“Our realtor Jessica Estrada is top-notch - she goes above and beyond in everything she does. She showed up numerous times to help our property be ready to sell and did whatever it took. Our house sold within two months due to her ads and persistence. Because of her, our house closed on time. She is knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and teaches others in her group. We are so thankful for Jessica.”
Iron Valley Real Estate
“Amy was a God-sent for us! At a time when the market was extremely unpredictable and slow, Amy from the beginning to end went above and beyond to keep us abreast of our options and strategies to keep us in the best position to sell. Amy's people approach and awareness of the need for constant and effective communication is a lost art today. Not only would we use Amy again, but would recommend her as our first choice to anyone looking to but or sell their home.”
Berkshire Hathaway Penfed Realty
“Corey is a great listener and extremely responsive. His confidence in the process gave me confidence in the process. I would recommend him to anyone looking to sell a home and prefers a realtor with great industry experience.”
Green & Co.
“Jurgen is great! He's transparent, always available, and consistently fight for what's best for you. Can't think of a better combination of qualities when it comes to buying/selling a home!”
Century 21 New Millennium
“Debbie Martin is such a wonderful person. Very knowledgeable in her field. She has such a strong community of friends that she can reach out to for advice for repairs. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who is looking to purchase a home.”
NextHome Coast to Country Real Estate
“Carla was referred to us from a neighborhood friend and we could not have been more IMPRESSED with her! We had other choices in selecting an agent but none had the same level of professionalism, market knowledge & attention to detail as Carla. She was strategic in her marketing and price position which resulting in mutiple offers & no contingencies in a summer market that had definitely slowed. We sold above the asking price in 4 days! She is Our forever realtor and we will definitely be referring her to others! Thank you Carla for a job well done! You are the BEST!”
Century 21 New Millennium
“Tad Reynolds was great to work with when purchasing my home. He made the whole process quick and easy. Would highly recommend!”
Century 21 Realty at Home
“Kim is so great to work with. She takes the time to get to know you and listen to what you're looking for. She's really helpful in providing recommendations and strategies for buying or selling. She's also just a warm and encouraging person who clearly cares about her clients!”
eXp Realty Ethos Home Team
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