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$499,900
1695days on market

8.2acs General Thomas Highway, Franklin, VA 23851

ActiveLand and Farms · ALL OTHERS AREA 68

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,043/yr

County

Southampton County VA

MLS #

10415196

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Electric Avail, Telephone Avail, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
8.2900
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 68
Zoning
A-1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLMNT

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

About this home

Opportunities abound for this highly visible level parcel located at the intersection of busy US 58 and General Thomas Highway. Easy on and off US 58 or direct access to City of Franklin. North side is bounded by the east bound off ramp with a signalized stop. Water is available on site. This is the last undeveloped parcel at this interchange. Currently zoned agriculture and is in the Enterprise Zone that offers many incentives for commercial/business development. Close to many other businesses such as dining, retail, hotels and gas stations. Bring your business today or buy and hold this parcel for future development.

Listing courtesy of Darren Stauffer · CENTURY 21 Gold Market Realty · REIN MLS #10415196

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Eight-plus acres of open land along General Thomas Highway in Franklin, Virginia — a rare canvas for a custom homestead, small farm, or long-term land investment just minutes from everyday conveniences and roughly 42 minutes from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk.

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Why this home stands out

Raw acreage this close to a small-city corridor is genuinely hard to find in Southampton County. At 8.29 acres, the parcel gives you room to plan a private driveway, outbuildings, gardens, or pasture without the density constraints of a subdivided lot. Franklin sits at a practical crossroads of rural quiet and accessible infrastructure, making land here a versatile starting point rather than a compromise.

ALL OTHERS AREA 68 and the Franklin real estate market

Franklin is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, bordered by Southampton County and positioned along the Blackwater River corridor. It carries the easy pace of a small Southern city — tree-lined streets, locally rooted businesses, and a community that still knows its neighbors. General Thomas Highway is one of the city's main arterials, connecting residential and commercial activity in a way that keeps daily errands genuinely short. The broader area, catalogued under the regional designation Area 68, encompasses a mix of rural tracts, light commercial strips, and established neighborhoods that give Franklin its layered, unhurried character. For buyers comparing land and farms for sale in Franklin Virginia, this stretch of General Thomas Highway sits in a sweet spot: accessible enough to feel connected, spacious enough to feel like your own world.

What's nearby

Day-to-day life is straightforward from this address. Walmart Supercenter is just 0.3 miles away for full grocery runs, and Walmart Grocery Pickup makes stocking up even faster. El Ranchero Mexican Grill and Bar and Kiki's Grill are both within 0.2 miles when you want a sit-down meal without a drive. McDonald's and Starbucks Coffee Company handle quick coffee stops at 0.3 miles, and Wawa is right behind at 0.4 miles. Anytime Fitness at 0.7 miles rounds out the essentials. For a rural land parcel, the proximity to this corridor is a genuine practical advantage.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is about 42 minutes from this parcel — a workable commute for the right assignment. Veterans and active-duty buyers who want to build rather than buy existing should know that a VA loan can be used for certain land-and-construction scenarios; talking through those options early is worth the conversation before you fall in love with the acreage.

For buyers drawn to character

If your version of home involves chickens in the yard, a workshop with real square footage, or a garden that actually produces, 8.29 acres on General Thomas Highway is the kind of blank slate that makes those plans possible. Southampton County land with this footprint, this close to city amenities, rarely sits quietly — and building from the ground up means every detail reflects exactly what you had in mind.

More buyer questions

How far is General Thomas Highway Franklin VA from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?

The drive runs approximately 42 minutes under normal conditions, heading northeast through Isle of Wight County. It's a manageable daily commute for the right duty station assignment.

What can you build on 8.29 acres in Franklin Virginia?

Southampton County and the City of Franklin have their own zoning and permitting frameworks, so the specific allowable uses — single-family home, agricultural structures, accessory buildings — depend on the parcel's current zoning designation. Confirming that with the city or county planning office before purchase is the standard first step.

Is this parcel 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 for the parcel boundaries.

Are utilities available at this address on General Thomas Highway?

Utility availability — water, sewer, electric, and gas — varies by exact parcel location and should be verified directly with the City of Franklin utilities department and relevant service providers before committing to a build plan.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase land in Franklin Virginia?

A VA loan in its standard form is designed for the purchase of a primary residence, not bare land. However, VA construction loans exist that can combine land acquisition and home construction into a single loan — speaking with a VA-experienced lender early in the process will clarify which path fits your situation.

Curious whether this acreage fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Franklin corridor well — reach out and let's talk through what building here actually looks like.

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

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

  • ElementaryRiverdale Elementary
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  • MiddleSouthampton Middle
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  • HighSouthampton
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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 51175C

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

$2,993/mo

Principal & interest

$2,594

Property tax

$254

Home insurance

$146

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

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$499,900

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$3,043

Monthly Tax

$254

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.61%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedDec 13, 2021$499,900—
Currently listed—$499,900—

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

1695 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 8.2acs General Thomas Highway in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Riverdale Elementary, Southampton Middle, Southampton. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 8.2acs General Thomas Highway 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.
Is there a gym near 8.2acs General Thomas Highway?+
Yes — Anytime Fitness is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 8.2acs General Thomas Highway?+
bp is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is McDonald's (0 mi).
Does 8.2acs General Thomas Highway have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

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

The people

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8.2acs General Thomas Highway, Franklin, Virginia 23851 · MLS #10415196 · 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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