Why this home stands out
What sets 401 Fairview Drive apart is its combination of solid mid-1980s construction and a livable square footage that feels neither cramped nor oversized. At 1,817 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, the layout gives everyone room to breathe without the upkeep burden of a much larger home. Franklin's modest scale means you're never far from what you need, and the property sits comfortably in that sweet spot between manageable and spacious.
HOLIKNOLL and the Franklin real estate market
Franklin, Virginia is a small independent city tucked into the southeastern corner of the state, bordered by Southampton County and sitting along the Blackwater River. It's the kind of place where neighbors know each other and the commute across town takes minutes, not an hour. The Fairview Drive area carries that same unhurried character — established streets, mature trees, and a residential feel that's held steady for decades. Downtown Franklin is compact but functional, with local shops, a public library, a community center, and dining options that reflect the city's close-knit culture. The primary keyword that captures life here well is Franklin Virginia real estate — a market that tends to reward buyers who appreciate value, stability, and a genuine sense of community over the flash of a larger metro. Southampton Memorial Hospital is nearby for healthcare, and the broader Hampton Roads region is accessible via Route 58, connecting you to Suffolk, Chesapeake, and beyond when you need the resources of a larger city.
What's nearby
Daily life at 401 Fairview Drive is straightforward. Grocery options, pharmacies, and fuel are all within a short drive in Franklin's compact commercial corridors. The Blackwater River Regional Library gives readers and remote workers a quiet place to land. For outdoor time, Lone Star Lakes and the surrounding wildlife management areas offer fishing, hiking, and paddling just outside the city limits. When you want a broader dining or shopping run, the Route 58 corridor connects Franklin to Suffolk in under an hour, putting big-box retail and a wider restaurant scene within easy reach on weekends.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is roughly 40 minutes from 401 Fairview Drive — a manageable commute that puts you well outside the congestion of the larger Hampton Roads bases. Franklin's lower cost of living can stretch a housing allowance further, and a VA loan makes financing a home like this straightforward. It's a quieter base-to-home route than most service members find closer to the water.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 401 Fairview Drive checks the boxes that matter most: a manageable 1,817 square feet, three bedrooms, two full baths, and a 1985 build that's past the era of the most common new-construction growing pains. Franklin's pace is forgiving for first-timers learning the rhythms of owning a home, and the city's scale keeps maintenance costs and property taxes in a realistic range.
More buyer questions
How far is 401 Fairview Drive from Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk?
The drive from 401 Fairview Drive to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk runs approximately 40 minutes via Route 58 East under normal traffic conditions. It's a largely rural highway stretch that's generally free of the stop-and-go congestion common closer to Norfolk or Virginia Beach.
What is the square footage and layout of 401 Fairview Drive?
The home offers 1,817 square feet of living space configured as three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1985 on a residential lot in Franklin, Virginia.
Is 401 Fairview Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 401 Fairview Drive is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.
Does Franklin, Virginia have an HOA for properties on Fairview Drive?
401 Fairview Drive does not carry a known HOA based on available property data, though buyers should confirm current status during due diligence with a title search.
Where are the nearest grocery stores and pharmacies to 401 Fairview Drive?
Franklin's commercial corridors along Armory Drive and Carrsville Highway put grocery stores, pharmacies, and everyday retail within a short drive of Fairview Drive — typically five to ten minutes depending on your destination.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Franklin's market and can walk you through everything about 401 Fairview Drive — reach out to schedule a conversation or a visit.
