Why this home stands out
What sets 32040 Oberry Church Road apart is the combination of acreage and square footage that's rare at this price point in Southampton County. Five bedrooms across 2,129 square feet means flexible living — home office, guest suite, hobby room — without compromise. The 1.75-acre lot adds outdoor utility: garden space, a fire-pit area, or simply elbow room between you and the next property line.
ALL OTHERS AREA 68 and the Franklin real estate market
Franklin, Virginia sits in the heart of Southampton County, a quietly self-sufficient small city where neighbors still wave from front porches and traffic is measured in minutes, not hours. The Oberry Church Road corridor is rural in feel — think open sky, mature trees, and properties with real land — while remaining a short drive from Franklin's downtown core, where you'll find local restaurants, a regional hospital, and everyday services. Franklin itself carries a strong sense of community identity, shaped in part by its agricultural roots and its position along the Blackwater River. It's the kind of city where you can genuinely know your neighbors, attend a Friday-night game, and still be within reasonable reach of larger Hampton Roads metros when the occasion calls for it. For families comparing Franklin, Virginia homes for sale, the Oberry Church Road area consistently attracts buyers who want acreage without sacrificing access to city conveniences.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are manageable from Oberry Church Road. Franklin's commercial corridor along Armory Drive and U.S. Route 58 puts grocery options, pharmacies, and fuel within a short drive. Obici Memorial Hospital — Southampton Memorial's regional facility — is close enough to matter in an emergency. The Blackwater River and surrounding wetlands offer fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching just outside your door. Courtland, the Southampton County seat, is a quick trip for government services. And when you need a larger city, Suffolk, Chesapeake, and the broader Hampton Roads metro are all reachable within an hour.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is roughly 42 minutes from Oberry Church Road — a commute that's workable, especially when the trade-off is 1.75 acres and five bedrooms. Military families who qualify for a VA loan will find that Southampton County's land-to-value ratio stretches that benefit further than it would closer to base. The rural setting also means a genuine reset at the end of a long duty day.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms, three full baths, and nearly two acres — 32040 Oberry Church Road is built for a household that has outgrown its last address. There's room for kids to run, space for guests to stay comfortably, and a yard large enough to become whatever your family needs it to be. Upgrading families who want land alongside livable square footage will find this 1970-built home checks both boxes without requiring a rural compromise on space.
More buyer questions
How far is 32040 Oberry Church Road from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive from Oberry Church Road to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk runs approximately 42 minutes under normal conditions. Route 58 East is the primary corridor and is generally a straightforward commute.
What is the lot size at 32040 Oberry Church Road?
The property sits on 1.75 acres, giving you meaningful outdoor space for gardening, recreation, or simply enjoying a rural setting with real distance between you and neighboring properties.
Is 32040 Oberry Church Road in an HOA?
This property is not part of a homeowners association, which means no HOA dues and no architectural review board governing how you use your land or exterior.
What flood zone is 32040 Oberry Church Road in?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for Southampton County. Review that section for the most accurate designation.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 32040 Oberry Church Road have?
The home has five bedrooms and three full bathrooms across 2,129 square feet, offering enough room for large households, dedicated guest space, or flexible use as a home office or hobby room.
Curious whether 32040 Oberry Church Road fits your next chapter? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Southampton County well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
