Why this home stands out
What sets 124 Gillette Court apart is sheer scale paired with practicality. Four full baths and a half bath means morning routines never become a negotiation, and with 3,471 square feet spread across a 2003-built footprint, there's genuine flexibility — dedicated space for a home office, a playroom, a guest suite, or all three. This is the kind of home that grows with you rather than against you.
ALL OTHERS AREA 67 and the Franklin real estate market
Franklin, Virginia is a small city with a genuine small-town personality — the kind of place where neighbors wave from front porches and the pace of daily life actually allows you to enjoy it. Situated in Southampton County, Franklin sits along the Blackwater River and carries a quiet, unhurried character that's increasingly hard to find. The downtown core has been steadily reinvesting in itself, with local restaurants, community events, and civic pride that give the city real texture. Gillette Court sits within a residential pocket that feels established and calm — mature trees, sensible street layouts, and a community that has put down roots. For buyers comparing Franklin homes for sale, the city's affordability relative to the broader Hampton Roads market is a consistent draw, and the quality of life per square foot here is genuinely compelling. It's a city that rewards people who take the time to discover it.
What's nearby
Daily errands and evening plans are both easy from 124 Gillette Court. Hangar 54 Pizza, Champs Chicken, and The Back Porch & Grille are all within 0.7 miles — a short drive or a walkable errand depending on the weather. The James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA is also just 0.7 miles away, making it realistic to build a fitness routine without a long commute. Blackwater Park, only 0.6 miles out, offers outdoor space for weekend walks, family afternoons, and a natural connection to the river landscape that defines this part of Virginia.
For different buyers
For families upgrading
If your current home has started to feel like a puzzle you're losing, 124 Gillette Court is the answer. Four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths give every family member their own space, while 3,471 square feet means the common areas stay comfortable even when the whole household is home. The YMCA is less than a mile away, Blackwater Park is even closer, and the neighborhood has the settled, stable energy that families tend to stay in for years.
For buyers drawn to character
Buyers who want a home with real bones and genuine scale will find 124 Gillette Court worth a close look. Built in 2003, it offers the structural confidence of a post-millennium build alongside a footprint — 3,471 square feet, four full baths, a half bath — that simply isn't common at this price point in Franklin. The surrounding neighborhood has the kind of established, unhurried character that makes a house feel like it already belongs to you before you've moved in.
More buyer questions
How far is 124 Gillette Court from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive from 124 Gillette Court to Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is approximately 41 minutes under typical traffic conditions. Service members using a VA loan to purchase here should factor that commute into their daily planning.
What is the square footage and layout of 124 Gillette Court?
The home offers 3,471 square feet of living space across a four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath layout built in 2003. That combination of bedroom count and bathroom count makes it particularly well-suited for larger households or buyers who want dedicated guest accommodations.
Is 124 Gillette Court in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 124 Gillette Court is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel. Review that section for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Where are the nearest parks and recreation options to 124 Gillette Court?
Blackwater Park is just 0.6 miles away, offering easy access to green space and the natural river landscape Franklin is known for. The James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA is 0.7 miles out for structured fitness and programming.
Does 124 Gillette Court have an HOA?
HOA status for 124 Gillette Court is confirmed during the transaction process — your agent can pull the current disclosure documents to clarify whether an association applies and what it covers.
Ready to walk through 124 Gillette Court in person? Tom and Dariya Milan are here to answer your questions and schedule a showing at your convenience.
