Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is the land. At just over half an acre, 33477 Old Nottoway Road gives you breathing room that most in-town properties simply can't match — space for a garden, a workshop, a fire pit, or just wide-open backyard living. The 1980 construction means solid bones and a floor plan that lives comfortably, all within the relaxed pace of Franklin's outer residential corridor.
ALL OTHERS AREA 68 and the Franklin real estate market
Franklin, Virginia sits in the heart of Southampton County, a small independent city with a tight-knit community feel and a slower, more deliberate pace of life. Old Nottoway Road places you in the broader All Others Area 68 designation — a stretch of Franklin where lots run larger, neighbors have space between them, and the landscape opens up into the kind of countryside that makes Virginia's Coastal Plain so appealing. Franklin itself is a working city with genuine character: a historic downtown, local diners, and a community that takes pride in its roots. For anyone researching property management of Virginia options in the region, Franklin's market is often overlooked but quietly steady. Southampton County wraps the city on all sides, connecting you to the Blackwater River, rural farmland, and a network of state roads that make regional travel straightforward. It's not a suburb of anywhere — Franklin is its own place, and that independence is a big part of its charm.
What's nearby
Daily errands are manageable from Old Nottoway Road. Franklin's commercial corridor along Armory Drive and Carrsville Highway puts grocery options, pharmacies, and hardware stores within a short drive. The Blackwater River Regional Library serves the community, and Franklin City Park offers outdoor recreation close to home. For a wider selection of dining and retail, Emporia to the west and Suffolk to the northeast are both reachable in under an hour. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, a remarkable natural landmark, lies roughly 30 miles northeast — a genuine draw for hikers and wildlife enthusiasts.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk runs approximately 46 minutes from 33477 Old Nottoway Road — a commute that trades proximity for space and privacy. If your household values land, quiet surroundings, and a lower cost of living over a short drive to the gate, Franklin delivers on all three. VA loan eligibility makes a property at this price point even more accessible for qualifying service members and veterans.
For families upgrading
If your current home feels like it's closing in, the 0.61-acre lot here changes the equation. Three bedrooms and two full baths give a growing family room to spread out, and the outdoor space is genuinely usable — not just a strip of grass behind a fence. Franklin's community-oriented character and Southampton County's open landscapes make this a place where kids actually have room to roam.
More buyer questions
How far is 33477 Old Nottoway Road from Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk?
The drive from 33477 Old Nottoway Road to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is approximately 46 minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading northeast via US-58.
What is the lot size at 33477 Old Nottoway Road?
The lot measures approximately 0.6111 acres — just over half an acre — giving the property significantly more outdoor space than a typical in-town residential parcel.
Is 33477 Old Nottoway Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page; we recommend reviewing that section and consulting the current FEMA flood map for Southampton County before making any decisions.
What county is 33477 Old Nottoway Road in?
The property sits within the City of Franklin, Virginia, which is an independent city surrounded by Southampton County — it operates under its own city jurisdiction rather than the county's.
How old is the home at 33477 Old Nottoway Road?
The home was built in 1980, making it a mid-century construction with over four decades of history — a generation of solid residential building that many buyers find more structurally straightforward than newer light-frame construction.
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