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4beds
2baths
1,880sqft
16days on market

311 W 1st Ave, Franklin, VA 23851

ActiveResidential · built 1908 · ALL OTHERS AREA 67

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1908

Price / sqft

$112

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,490/yr

County

Franklin VA

MLS #

10651220

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,880
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area, Utility Room
Appliances
Dryer, Elec Range, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Farmhouse
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 67
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Miscellaneous
Rehabilitated
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Discover this beautifully updated home in peaceful Historic Franklin. It marries timeless charm with modern amenities. Enjoy peace of mind with recent upgrades: windows, HVAC, roof, all new bathrooms, fresh paint, new flooring. The versatile floor plan features 2 bedrooms upstairs & 2 on the main level, offering plenty of flexibility for guests, home office, bonus room. Tucked away on quiet dead end street with minimal through traffic.

Listing courtesy of Denise Cowan · Iron Valley Real Est Norfolk · REIN MLS #10651220

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

A four-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1908 in Franklin, Virginia — 1,880 square feet of early-twentieth-century character on West 1st Avenue, steps from the Blackwater River waterfront and a walkable downtown core that punches well above its size.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 311 W 1st Ave apart is the combination of genuine 1908 bones and a location that very few Franklin addresses can match. You're within a short walk of the riverfront, a handful of local restaurants, a coffee shop, and a fitness studio — all without touching a highway. Homes of this era and this square footage, this close to the water, are genuinely rare in a city Franklin's size. That's a hard combination to replicate.

ALL OTHERS AREA 67 and the Franklin real estate market

Franklin, Virginia is a small independent city in Southampton County, sitting at the bend of the Blackwater River in the western corner of Hampton Roads. It has the feel of a classic Southern river town — wide residential streets lined with early-twentieth-century homes, a compact downtown, and a waterfront that locals actually use. West 1st Avenue sits right in the heart of that older residential fabric, where front porches face tree-lined blocks and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The city is small enough that errands rarely require a long drive, yet it connects easily to Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, and the broader Hampton Roads metro via Routes 58 and 460. For buyers who want genuine architectural character, a walkable daily routine, and a slower pace without sacrificing regional access, Franklin consistently earns a second look.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from West 1st Ave. Wydia's Seafood and Steakhouse is just 0.3 miles away — a quick walk for dinner. Fred's Restaurant and Serve are both within half a mile for casual meals. StoreHouse Coffee and The Lighthouse Project keep your morning routine sorted at 0.5 and 0.6 miles respectively. TaylorMade Fitness VA is only 0.2 miles out, making it one of the closest gyms to any Franklin address. Los Cerezos Latino Store covers grocery runs at 0.6 miles. Barrett's Landing Park and the City of Franklin Riverwalk Park Kayak Launch are both under a mile — a real bonus for anyone who paddles or simply wants a riverside walk.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is roughly 39 minutes from 311 W 1st Ave — manageable for the right assignment. A VA loan can make a home of this age and size very accessible, and Franklin's lower cost of living stretches BAH further than most Hampton Roads zip codes. Four bedrooms gives a growing family real room to spread out without the premium pricing of the coast.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been scrolling past subdivision homes looking for something with actual history, 311 W 1st Ave was built in 1908 — over a century of stories in the walls. The scale is right: 1,880 square feet across four bedrooms is livable without being overwhelming. Add a walkable riverfront town and you have the kind of address that people describe by the street name, not the subdivision.

More buyer questions

How far is 311 W 1st Ave from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?

The drive to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk runs approximately 39 minutes under normal conditions via Route 58 East. The route is straightforward with no major congestion points for most of the commute.

What is the Blackwater River waterfront access like near this address?

Barrett's Landing Park and the City of Franklin Riverwalk Park Kayak Launch are both within 0.7 miles of 311 W 1st Ave, offering walking paths and direct water access. The kayak launch is a popular put-in for paddlers exploring the Blackwater.

Is 311 W 1st Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Given the proximity to the Blackwater River, reviewing that information carefully before making decisions is worthwhile.

What can you tell me about the age and construction era of this home?

311 W 1st Ave was built in 1908, placing it in the Edwardian era — a period characterized by solid wood framing, higher ceiling heights, and architectural details rarely found in newer construction. Homes of this vintage in Franklin typically sit on established lots with mature trees.

Does Franklin, Virginia have an HOA for properties on West 1st Avenue?

311 W 1st Ave does not carry an HOA, which is typical for older in-town Franklin addresses on the street grid predating planned subdivisions.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Franklin's historic streets well. Reach out to get a straight answer about this address and what it takes to make it yours.

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

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Franklin$175K – $245K4+ beds

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

  • ElementaryS.P. Morton Elementary
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  • MiddleJoseph P. King Jr. Middle
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  • HighFranklin
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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 510060

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

$1,275/mo

Principal & interest

$1,089

Property tax

$124

Home insurance

$61

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

161% of $130,000

City assessment record · taxes $1,490/yr

Land share of assessed value

14% — $18,500

Improvements $111,500 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$190,000 – $300,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

312 W 1st AVE · 0 mi · 1,960 sqft$289,900 sold 2026-09
418 Walnut ST · 0.3 mi · 1,900 sqft$237,350 sold 2026-03
1207 Rosewood AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,884 sqft$238,000 sold 2026-07

Own a home nearby? See what it is worth today — What's your Franklin home worth?

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$209,900

Price / Sq Ft

$112

Annual Taxes

$1,490

Monthly Tax

$124

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.71%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 26, 2026$209,900—
Currently listed—$209,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

61% above assessment

Total Assessed

$130,000

Land

$18,500

Improvement

$111,500

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

16 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 311 W 1st Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are S.P. Morton Elementary, Joseph P. King Jr. Middle, Franklin. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 311 W 1st Ave 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.
Does 311 W 1st Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 311 W 1st Ave built?+
It was built in 1908, per the listing record.

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

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311 W 1st Ave, Franklin, Virginia 23851 · MLS #10651220 · 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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