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Franklin › ALL OTHERS AREA 67 › 8.6acs Councill Drive✓ Source: REIN MLS #10415140 · record updated Dec 16, 2025 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$499,900
1608days on market

8.6acs Councill Drive, Franklin, VA 23851

ActiveLand and Farms · ALL OTHERS AREA 67

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Wooded 8.648 acre parcel adjacent to Walmart awaiting your business or businesses. City utilities are available. Currently M-1 zoning which allows for wholesale, retail and service businesses. Property fronts on Council Drive accessed via Armory Drive. The property is also located within the Enterprise Zone that offers economic incentives for new businesses. Do not miss this opportunity to own this unique location. Call your favorite Realtor today for more information.

Listing courtesy of Darren Stauffer · CENTURY 21 Gold Market Realty · REIN MLS #10415140

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Eight and a half acres on Councill Drive in Franklin, Virginia — raw land with real room to grow. Whether you're thinking a custom homesite, a small farm, or a long-term land hold, this parcel puts serious acreage within reach in Southampton County.

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Why this home stands out

Land this size is increasingly hard to find at the edge of a small city. At 8.65 acres, Councill Drive gives you the breathing room to design your own layout from the ground up — whether that means a private homesite set well back from the road, outbuildings, a garden operation, or simply open land held for the future. There's no existing structure to work around, no compromises baked in.

ALL OTHERS AREA 67 and the Franklin real estate market

Franklin sits in Southampton County in the western corner of Hampton Roads — a small, tight-knit city with a genuine small-town feel and a surprisingly convenient location. US-58 runs right through town, connecting you west toward Emporia and east toward Suffolk and the broader metro in under an hour. The city itself is compact and walkable in its core, with a historic downtown that hosts local events and a handful of long-standing businesses that give Franklin its character. Councill Drive land Franklin Virginia sits in the commercial-adjacent corridor near the US-58 and Armory Drive interchange, meaning you're close to everyday conveniences while still holding a substantial footprint. Southampton County is an agricultural county at heart, and that heritage is visible in the landscape — wide open stretches, timber tracts, and working farms are part of the everyday scenery here. For buyers who want space without sacrificing access to a real town center, Franklin delivers a balance that's genuinely rare in this region.

What's nearby

Daily errands are a non-issue from this address. Walmart Supercenter and Walmart Grocery Pickup are both within 0.1 miles, and a BP station is just 0.2 miles out. When you want a quick bite, Arby's, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, and Wawa are all within a tenth of a mile. Wawa and The Hubs Vine both cover your coffee needs nearby, and Hubs Virginia Peanuts — a Franklin institution — is just 0.2 miles away. Anytime Fitness is 0.3 miles out if you want a gym close to home, and the Dog Park at Love's Travel Stops is about a mile away.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

If you're using a VA loan to purchase land and build, this parcel is worth a close look. Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is roughly 42 minutes away — manageable for a commute when the tradeoff is 8.65 acres and the freedom to build exactly what your family needs. Franklin's lower cost of living and open land supply make it a realistic option for military buyers planning ahead.

For buyers drawn to character

For buyers who want to build something that's entirely their own — a custom home, a hobby farm, a retreat with real privacy — this is the kind of blank-slate acreage that rarely comes up inside city limits. Franklin's agricultural roots and wide-open county character mean your vision won't be hemmed in by dense development on all sides. This is land with genuine potential and real elbow room.

More buyer questions

How far is 8.6acs Councill Drive from Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk?

The drive from Councill Drive in Franklin to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is approximately 42 minutes via US-58 East — a straightforward highway commute with no major traffic bottlenecks for most of the route.

What can you build on 8.65 acres in Franklin, Virginia?

Southampton County and the City of Franklin have their own zoning and land-use regulations that govern what can be built on a parcel this size — a single-family home, agricultural use, outbuildings, and more may all be possibilities depending on the specific zoning designation. Consulting the City of Franklin's planning department is the right first step.

Is this parcel in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation for this parcel.

Are utilities available at Councill Drive in Franklin?

Utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric — should be verified directly with the City of Franklin and the relevant utility providers, as service to raw land parcels varies based on frontage and proximity to existing infrastructure.

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

VA loans are generally intended for the purchase of a primary residence, so buying raw land alone typically doesn't qualify — however, a VA construction loan may be an option if you plan to build on the parcel. Speaking with a VA-approved lender is the best way to understand what's available for your situation.

Curious whether this parcel fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market well — reach out and let's talk through what's possible on Councill Drive.

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

Schools

  • ElementaryS.P. Morton Elementary
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  • MiddleJoseph P. King Jr. Middle
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  • HighFranklin
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,435/yr

County

Franklin VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10415140

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Electric Avail, Sewer Avail, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
8.6500
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 67
Zoning
M-1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLMNT

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510060

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

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

$2,943/mo

Principal & interest

$2,594

Property tax

$203

Home insurance

$146

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.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$499,900

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$2,435

Monthly Tax

$203

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.49%

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

1608 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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 8.6acs Councill Drive in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are S.P. Morton Elementary, Joseph P. King Jr. Middle, Franklin. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 8.6acs Councill Drive 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 8.6acs Councill Drive?+
Yes — Anytime Fitness is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 8.6acs Councill Drive?+
Dog Park at Love's Travel Stops is about 1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 8.6acs Councill Drive?+
Walmart Grocery Pickup is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is Arby's (0.1 mi).
Does 8.6acs Councill Drive 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

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Darren Stauffer · CENTURY 21 Gold Market Realty · REIN MLS #10415140

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8.6acs Councill Drive, Franklin, Virginia 23851 · MLS #10415140 · 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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