Why this home stands out
Homes with this kind of square footage — nearly 2,700 square feet — are genuinely hard to find at this price point in Franklin. The 1968 construction era means real craftsmanship: thicker walls, larger rooms, and a floor plan that wasn't squeezed to hit a builder's margin. Four true bedrooms and four bathrooms across a single-family layout give everyone room to spread out without stepping on each other.
RIVER ROAD FARMS and the Franklin real estate market
Franklin, Virginia sits in Southampton County in the western corner of Hampton Roads, straddling the Blackwater River with a quiet, unhurried pace that feels worlds away from the congestion of the larger coastal cities. The city is small — around 8,000 residents — which means you actually get to know your neighbors, the drive across town takes minutes, and the community events feel like community events rather than corporate productions. Beechwood Drive sits in an established residential pocket where mature trees line the streets and the lots have real depth. This is the kind of neighborhood where people have lived for decades, which says something about the livability. Franklin itself punches above its weight for a city its size, with a walkable downtown corridor, local dining, and a riverfront that anchors the city's identity. If you're searching for Franklin Virginia homes for sale with genuine space and a neighborhood that has already proven itself over time, 124 Beechwood Drive deserves a serious look.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Beechwood Drive. Walmart Supercenter covers grocery runs and general shopping within a short drive, and the downtown Franklin corridor puts local restaurants and small businesses within easy reach. The Blackwater River offers fishing, kayaking, and outdoor recreation just minutes away. For a larger retail or dining outing, Smithfield and Suffolk are both accessible via Route 58. The Western Tidewater Regional Library serves the Franklin community, and Lone Star Lakes Park provides open green space for weekend activity without a long drive.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is roughly 39 minutes from 124 Beechwood Drive — a commute that's manageable, especially when you factor in the significantly calmer pace of life in Franklin compared to base-adjacent neighborhoods. A VA loan can make a four-bedroom, 2,698-square-foot home like this one genuinely accessible, and the space means you're not constantly rearranging when PCS boxes arrive.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you playing Tetris with bedrooms, 124 Beechwood Drive solves that problem. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms across 2,698 square feet means dedicated space for kids, a home office, and guests — all under one roof. The 1968 construction gives you room sizes that newer builds rarely offer, and the established neighborhood means the hard work of community-building is already done.
More buyer questions
How far is 124 Beechwood Drive from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive from 124 Beechwood Drive to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is approximately 39 minutes under normal traffic conditions via Route 58 East. That corridor is generally free of the stop-and-go congestion common closer to the coast.
What is the square footage of 124 Beechwood Drive?
The home offers 2,698 square feet of living space across a four-bedroom, two-full-bath, two-half-bath layout built in 1968.
Is 124 Beechwood Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Does 124 Beechwood Drive have an HOA?
There is no HOA associated with 124 Beechwood Drive, which means no monthly association fees or deed restriction overlays beyond standard city and county ordinances.
Where is Franklin, Virginia located relative to the rest of Hampton Roads?
Franklin sits at the western edge of the Hampton Roads region in Southampton County, approximately 35 miles west of Suffolk and about 60 miles from Norfolk, making it one of the more rural and affordable entry points into the broader region.
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