499 days on market
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$275,000
32040 Oberry Church Road
Franklin, Virginia 23851
MLS# 10564392 · ALL OTHERS AREA 68 · Southampton County VA
Updated Dec 31, 2025 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,623/mo
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Price / sq ft
$129
2,129 sq ft
Days on market
499
HOA
None
Year built
1970
56 yrs old
Beds
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
2,129
Garage
No
Schools
- ElementaryRiverdale Elementary—
- MiddleSouthampton Middle—
- HighSouthampton—
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About this home
Large 5 bedroom, 3 bath Brick and Vinyl Ranch on large 1.75 acre lot. This is a brick ranch with an addition of an in-law type suite. Lots of potential and options with this one! Shed conveys AS-IS.
Listed by S Dane Scott · Scott & Assoc. Inc. Realtors
VaHome Team property overview
A five-bedroom, three-bath home on 1.75 acres just outside Franklin, Virginia — offering genuine breathing room, a 1970s single-family footprint, and the kind of elbow space that's genuinely hard to find at this address in Southampton County.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 32040 Oberry Church Road apart is the land. At 1.75 acres, you're not sharing a fence line with your neighbor or parking on a postage-stamp lot — you have actual yard, actual privacy, and actual options. Five bedrooms across 2,129 square feet means the floor plan can flex: home office, guest suite, hobby room, playroom. The bones are a classic 1970s build, which means solid construction and room to put your own stamp on the finishes.
ALL OTHERS AREA 68 and the Franklin real estate market
The ALL OTHERS AREA 68 designation places 32040 Oberry Church Road in the rural residential corridor outside the city of Franklin, Virginia — a part of Southampton County where the pace genuinely slows down and the landscape opens up. Franklin itself is a small, tight-knit city on the Blackwater River with a real Main Street feel: locally owned diners, a historic downtown, and a community that still waves from the porch. Southampton County surrounds it with farmland, timberland, and quiet roads where a 1.75-acre lot isn't unusual — it's expected. For buyers who've been priced out of larger suburban lots elsewhere in Hampton Roads or who simply want more space between themselves and the world, the Franklin area delivers. The drive into town for groceries, hardware, or a sit-down meal is short, but the moment you pull back onto Oberry Church Road, you're back in a quieter register entirely.
What's nearby
Franklin's everyday conveniences are within a reasonable drive from 32040 Oberry Church Road. The city's grocery options, pharmacies, and fuel stops are all accessible along U.S. Route 58, which serves as the main commercial corridor. The Blackwater River and surrounding Southampton County countryside offer outdoor recreation close to home — fishing, hiking, and open-air space are practically in the backyard. For broader retail or dining variety, the Emporia and Suffolk corridors are reachable within 30 to 45 minutes. Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is approximately 42 minutes northeast, making this address workable for personnel stationed there.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
If you're stationed at Joint Staff J7 Suffolk, the roughly 42-minute commute from 32040 Oberry Church Road trades urban congestion for 1.75 acres of breathing room — a trade many military families find worthwhile. A VA loan can make this kind of acreage property more accessible than you might expect, with competitive financing terms designed specifically for service members and veterans.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms and nearly an acre and three-quarters of land means your family can actually spread out — kids have room to run, adults have room to exhale, and there's still space left over for a garden, a fire pit, or whatever comes next. Upgrading from a smaller suburban home or a townhome to a property like this in Southampton County is one of the more satisfying moves a growing family can make.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 32040 Oberry Church Road from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive from 32040 Oberry Church Road to Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is approximately 42 minutes under normal conditions, heading northeast via U.S. Route 58 and connecting roads toward Suffolk.
What is the lot size at 32040 Oberry Church Road?
The lot at 32040 Oberry Church Road is 1.75 acres, offering substantially more outdoor space than a typical suburban parcel in the Hampton Roads region.
Is 32040 Oberry Church Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 32040 Oberry Church Road is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which reflects current FEMA map data for the Southampton County area.
What county is 32040 Oberry Church Road in?
The property is located in Southampton County, Virginia, in the rural residential area outside the city of Franklin.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a property like 32040 Oberry Church Road?
Yes — eligible service members and veterans can typically use a VA loan to purchase a single-family residential property like this one, including homes on acreage lots, subject to standard VA appraisal and eligibility requirements.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the Franklin and Southampton County market well. Reach out to get a straight answer on this property and what it could mean for your next move.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
2,129
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet
Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air,Heat Pump
Laundry
Interior Features
Dual Entry Bath (Br & Br), Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
Appliances
Dryer, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$275,000
Price / Sq Ft
$129
Annual Taxes
$1,392
Monthly Tax
$116
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.51%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Dec 26, 2024 | $275,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $275,000 | — |
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Estimate your monthly payment
$1,623/moPrincipal & interest
$1,427
Property tax
$116
Home insurance
$80
PMI
None
HOA
None
Estimate only. 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.
Listed by Scott & Assoc. Inc. Realtors · MLS# 10564392
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$275,000
32040 Oberry Church Road, Franklin VA 23851
Franklin, Virginia 23851
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