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$380,000
11days on market

11.9ac Stewart Dr, Franklin, VA 23851

ActiveLand and Farms · ALL OTHERS AREA 67

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This is a prime opportunity to bring your business vision to life with this 11.9 acre parcel that's zoned B-3! It offers ample space for building and parking, road frontage on Stewart Dr/Bailey Dr intersection, and the ability to connect to city utilities. Whether you're looking to develop a retail/office space or just seeking an investment property, this lot provides a blank canvas to make it happen! It's ideally situated in a growing area and surrounded by established businesses & ongoing development. Don't miss your chance to secure commercial real estate in the city of Franklin!

Listing courtesy of Kelsey Derby · RE/MAX Country to Coast · REIN MLS #10632034

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Eleven-point-nine acres of open land on Stewart Drive in Franklin, Virginia — a rare blank-canvas parcel just outside the city core with room to build, farm, or simply hold. If you've been searching for elbow room in Southampton County, this is the kind of opportunity that's hard to find close to town.

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Why this home stands out

Raw acreage this close to Franklin's everyday conveniences doesn't come along often. At nearly 12 acres, the parcel gives you genuine flexibility — whether your vision is a custom homestead, a small agricultural operation, or a long-term land investment. There are no structures to work around, no footprint to inherit. You start with a clean slate and shape the property entirely on your own terms.

ALL OTHERS AREA 67 and the Franklin real estate market

Stewart Drive sits within Franklin's broader Area 67 corridor, a stretch of Southampton County where residential lots give way to larger tracts and the pace slows down noticeably. Franklin itself is a small, tight-knit independent city tucked along the Blackwater River in southeastern Virginia — the kind of place where neighbors still wave and the downtown square hasn't been swallowed by chain development. The city punches above its weight for services: a regional medical center, a public library, local dining, and a solid network of small businesses all within a short drive. Southampton County surrounds the city on all sides, and that rural character bleeds right up to the Franklin city limits, which is exactly what makes a parcel like this on Stewart Drive so appealing. You're close enough to grab groceries or a prescription without a long haul, yet far enough out that the land itself feels open and unhurried. For anyone searching for land for sale in Franklin Virginia, this address lands squarely in the sweet spot between accessibility and space.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from this parcel. Food Lion is just 0.1 miles away for grocery runs, and Franklin Hometown Pharmacy is equally close for prescriptions and over-the-counter needs. Don Pancho's Cantina and Dollar General are both within 0.3 miles. Quick-service food options — KFC, Taco Bell, and Burger King — are all within two-tenths of a mile when you need a fast meal. Dunkin' and Wawa are both under half a mile for morning coffee. Anytime Fitness at 0.3 miles keeps a workout routine simple, and the Dog Park at Love's Travel Stops is less than a mile out for four-legged family members.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is roughly 41 minutes from Stewart Drive, making this parcel a realistic option for military families who want land and space without a punishing commute. A VA loan can be used to finance the purchase of qualifying land, so it's worth asking your lender how your benefit applies here. Room to build your own home on your own timeline — that's a different kind of freedom.

For buyers drawn to character

Some buyers aren't looking for a house — they're looking for ground. Nearly 12 acres in Franklin gives you the foundation for something genuinely your own: a custom-built home set back from the road, a hobby farm, a woodlot, or all three at once. If the idea of inheriting someone else's floor plan has never sat right with you, raw land is the answer. This parcel lets you design from the dirt up.

More buyer questions

How far is 11.9AC Stewart Drive from Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk?

The drive from Stewart Drive in Franklin to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is approximately 41 minutes under normal traffic conditions, primarily via Route 58 east.

What can you build on this parcel in Franklin, Virginia?

Permitted uses depend on Southampton County and City of Franklin zoning designations for this specific tract — a zoning verification with the local planning office will confirm whether residential construction, agricultural use, or other development is allowed before you commit.

Is there water and sewer access at 11.9AC Stewart Drive?

Utility availability for this parcel — including public water, sewer, and electric service — should be confirmed directly with the City of Franklin utilities department and Dominion Energy prior to any development planning.

Is 11.9AC Stewart Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel can be verified using the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov — enter the address or coordinates to pull the current flood map panel for this location.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase land in Franklin, Virginia?

VA loans are primarily designed for homes, but some lenders offer VA construction loans that bundle land purchase and home construction into a single loan — speak with a VA-approved lender to understand how your benefit may apply to a raw land purchase like this one.

Curious about what's possible on this parcel? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Hampton Roads well — reach out and let's talk through your options.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

  • ElementaryS.P. Morton Elementary
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  • MiddleOther Middle School
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  • HighFranklin
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,356/yr

County

Franklin VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10632034

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Electric Avail, Sewer Avail, Telephone Avail, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
11.9000
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 67
Zoning
B-3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510060

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,279/mo

Principal & interest

$1,972

Property tax

$196

Home insurance

$111

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

166% of $228,700

City assessment record · taxes $2,356/yr

Land share of assessed value

100% — $228,700

Improvements $0 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$380,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$2,356

Monthly Tax

$196

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.62%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 29, 2026$380,000—
Currently listed—$380,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

66% above assessment

Total Assessed

$228,700

Land

$228,700

Improvement

N/A

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Franklin Assessor (Google)

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

11 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 11.9ac Stewart Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are S.P. Morton Elementary, Other Middle School, Franklin. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 11.9ac Stewart Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 11.9ac Stewart Dr?+
Yes — Anytime Fitness is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 11.9ac Stewart Dr?+
Dog Park at Love's Travel Stops is about 0.9 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 11.9ac Stewart Dr?+
Food Lion is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is KFC (0.2 mi).
Does 11.9ac Stewart Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Kelsey Derby · RE/MAX Country to Coast · REIN MLS #10632034

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11.9ac Stewart Dr, Franklin, Virginia 23851 · MLS #10632034 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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