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FranklinALL OTHERS AREA 6929002 Mill Path✓ Source: REIN MLS #10632898 · record updated Aug 24, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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3beds
2baths
1,716sqft
115days on market

29002 Mill Path, Franklin, VA 23851

ActiveResidential · built 1928 · ALL OTHERS AREA 69

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Pond.

Frontage

Pond ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1928

Price / sqft

$184

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,399/yr

County

Southampton County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10632898

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,716
Stories
2
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Wood
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Porch, Utility Closet, Workshop
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Farmhouse
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Metal
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Pond

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
1.0000
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 69
Zoning
A-1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Carport, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Your country escape awaits. Remodeled 1928 Farmhouse on a beautiful, wooded, 1 acre lot in a gorgeous rural setting. Enjoy peace and quiet with front and back porches. This 2 story, 1928 home has been completely remodeled to include a metal roof, HVAC, septic, electrical, windows, gutters, flooring and paint. Bathrooms and kitchen updated. Kitchen updates include: electric range, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. Circular gravel driveway and a shed with a double carport, chicken coop & firepit. Pond views from relaxing porches leading to easement rights waiting for you to call this home.

Listing courtesy of Donna Pope · Family First Realty Inc · REIN MLS #10632898

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A 1928-built, three-bedroom home on a full acre in Franklin, Virginia — 29002 Mill Path brings nearly a century of character to a quiet setting with genuine elbow room, solid bones, and the kind of unhurried lifestyle that smaller Hampton Roads cities do best.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 29002 Mill Path apart is the combination of a full acre lot and a home that predates World War II — a pairing that's increasingly rare in this region. The 1,716 square feet of living space carries the proportions and craftsmanship of the late 1920s, while the land gives you breathing room that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Two full baths and three bedrooms round out a layout that works for a wide range of households.

ALL OTHERS AREA 69 and the Franklin real estate market

Franklin, Virginia sits in Southampton County in the southwestern corner of Hampton Roads, where the Blackwater River winds through a landscape of farmland, timber tracts, and tight-knit residential streets. The city has a small-town rhythm that's genuinely hard to manufacture — neighbors know each other, commutes are short, and the pace of daily life slows down in the best possible way. Mill Path itself sits in a low-density area of the city where acre lots are common and the surroundings stay quiet. Franklin's downtown core is compact and walkable, with local diners, a public library, and city services all close at hand. For buyers comparing Franklin homes for sale with options in larger Hampton Roads cities, the trade-off is clear: you get significantly more land and significantly less congestion. The city is also well-positioned along US-58, making regional travel straightforward without requiring you to navigate metro-area traffic.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are manageable from Mill Path. Franklin's grocery options, pharmacies, and fuel stops are all within a short drive along Armory Drive and US-58. The Blackwater River Regional Library is a quick trip for families and remote workers alike. Camp Parkway Commerce Center brings employment options to the immediate area, and the Hunterdale Road corridor connects you to regional shopping without a long haul. For weekend variety, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is roughly 40 minutes northeast — a genuine draw for hikers, birders, and paddlers. Suffolk and Chesapeake are both reachable within an hour for expanded dining and retail.

For different buyers

For families upgrading

A full acre gives growing families the outdoor space that subdivision lots rarely offer — room for a garden, a playset, a fire pit, or simply wide-open yard that kids can actually use. The three-bedroom, two-bath layout provides a functional starting point, and the 1928 construction means structural character that newer builds don't replicate. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Franklin City Public Schools will find that 29002 Mill Path pairs that school access with land and elbow room that's hard to beat at this scale.

For buyers drawn to character

If you're drawn to homes that have a story — wide plank floors, original trim lines, rooms with actual proportions — 29002 Mill Path was built in 1928 and has the bones to prove it. Nearly a century of craftsmanship shows in details that modern construction rarely bothers with. The acre lot adds a layer of privacy and possibility that makes this address feel genuinely different from anything built in the last 30 years.

More buyer questions

How far is 29002 Mill Path from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?

The drive from 29002 Mill Path to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk runs approximately 54 minutes under normal conditions, primarily along US-58 East. Service members should factor in peak-hour traffic on that corridor when planning a daily commute.

What is the lot size at 29002 Mill Path, Franklin, VA?

The property sits on a full 1-acre lot, which is notably generous for in-city Franklin and gives owners meaningful outdoor space for gardening, recreation, or simply privacy from neighboring parcels.

How old is the home at 29002 Mill Path?

The home was built in 1928, making it nearly 100 years old. Buyers drawn to pre-war construction will find the age reflected in the proportions and architectural details typical of late-1920s residential building.

Is 29002 Mill Path in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for 29002 Mill Path is addressed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which reflects current FEMA mapping data for the Franklin, Virginia area.

What city and county does 29002 Mill Path fall under?

29002 Mill Path is located within the independent city of Franklin, Virginia — Franklin operates as its own jurisdiction separate from Southampton County, which surrounds it, so city services and zoning apply rather than county rules.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Franklin's market inside and out — reach out today to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 29002 Mill Path.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

  • ElementaryMeherrin Elementary
  • MiddleSouthampton Middle
  • HighSouthampton

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51175C

Flood Risk

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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

$1,843/mo

Principal & interest

$1,634

Property tax

$117

Home insurance

$92

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$315,000

Price / Sq Ft

$184

Annual Taxes

$1,399

Monthly Tax

$117

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.44%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 1, 2026$315,000
Price reducedAug 24, 2026$315,000−$10,000
Currently listed$315,000

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

115 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

Is 29002 Mill Path in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Meherrin Elementary, Southampton Middle, Southampton. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 29002 Mill Path 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 29002 Mill Path a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Pond.
Does 29002 Mill Path have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 29002 Mill Path built?+
It was built in 1928, per the listing record.

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

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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