Why this home stands out
What sets 224 Hall Street apart is its walkability in a small city where most errands otherwise require a car. Shugga's Place is literally steps away, Barrett's Landing Park is under a mile, and a handful of coffee shops and local eateries cluster within easy reach. For a four-bedroom home at this square footage, the layout punches above its weight for households that spend more time living than maintaining.
ALL OTHERS AREA 67 and the Franklin real estate market
Franklin, Virginia is a small independent city tucked along the Blackwater River in the southeastern corner of the state, about an hour southwest of Hampton Roads. It carries the unhurried pace of rural Virginia alongside a genuine sense of community — the kind of place where neighbors recognize each other and local businesses stay busy because residents actually use them. Hall Street sits in a residential pocket close to downtown Franklin, where single-family homes line modest streets and the scale stays human. The city is compact enough that you can reach most of what you need without logging serious miles, and that convenience is a real asset for households juggling work, school pickups, and daily routines. Franklin's location along U.S. Route 58 keeps larger Hampton Roads metros accessible for work or weekend trips, while the city itself offers its own grocery options, parks, and dining without requiring a highway run every time.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy to manage from Hall Street. Los Cerezos Latino Store is just 0.2 miles away for quick grocery runs, and Dollar General is under a mile for household basics. Hungry? Shugga's Place is practically at your doorstep at 0.1 miles, Wing is 0.4 miles out, and Fred's Restaurant rounds out the local dining options at 0.7 miles. Coffee is covered by The Lighthouse Project (0.2 mi), Dunkin', and StoreHouse Coffee. For outdoor time, Franklin Recreation Department is 0.4 miles away, Barrett's Landing Park offers a riverside setting at 0.7 miles, and there's even a dedicated dog park nearby at Love's Travel Stops. TaylorMade Fitness VA handles your workout needs at 0.8 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is roughly 39 minutes from Hall Street — manageable for a commute, and Franklin's lower cost of living stretches a military housing allowance further than coastal Hampton Roads markets typically allow. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and four bedrooms give the whole family room to settle in.
For first-time buyers
Four bedrooms, a walkable block, and a 1971 build that keeps maintenance expectations realistic — 224 Hall Street is a practical entry point into homeownership in Franklin. With grocery, coffee, and dining all within a half-mile, you won't need to factor in a second car just to handle daily errands, which matters when you're building a household budget from scratch.
More buyer questions
How far is 224 Hall Street from Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk?
The drive from 224 Hall Street to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk runs approximately 39 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it a workable daily commute for service members stationed there.
Is 224 Hall Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for 224 Hall Street is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
What is the lot and home size at 224 Hall Street?
The home offers 1,210 square feet of living space across a four-bedroom, 1.1-bath layout, built in 1971 on a residential lot in Franklin, Virginia.
Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 224 Hall Street?
Yes — Franklin Recreation Department is 0.4 miles away, Barrett's Landing Park sits along the Blackwater River at 0.7 miles, and the dog park at Love's Travel Stops is also within 0.7 miles.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase 224 Hall Street?
Eligible veterans and active-duty service members can typically use a VA loan to purchase a property like 224 Hall Street, subject to standard VA appraisal and eligibility requirements — a significant advantage for military buyers in this market.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Franklin and the broader Hampton Roads market inside out — reach out to get your questions answered and take the next step on Hall Street.
