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$295,000
197days on market

Lot 4 N College Dr, Franklin, VA 23851

ActiveLand and Farms · ALL OTHERS AREA 67

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

3 acre parcel located at signaled intersection of N College Drive & Stewart Drive in City of Franklin, one block from Armory Dr. Average annual weekday traffic count of 9,800. The parcel offers high visibility from all directions and has good drainage with side walks on N College Dr. Current street access is via Stewart Dr. Total road frontage is approximately 818 feet fronting N. College Drive. Zoned B3 for business with high density town homes currently under construction within eye sight of this parcel. Neighboring & nearby businesses include Bronco FCU, Camp Community College, Lowes, Offices, Public Library, Gas/convenience store, Truist Bank & numerous retail stores. Electric, city water and sewer are available to this site.

Listing courtesy of Darren Stauffer · CENTURY 21 Gold Market Realty · REIN MLS #10607594

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Lot 4 N College Drive is a clean 3-acre parcel on the edge of Franklin, Virginia — raw land ready for a custom build, a small farm setup, or a long-term hold in a quietly growing corner of Southampton County.

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Why this home stands out

Three acres of open ground inside Franklin city limits is a genuinely rare find. Most lots this size sit far out in the county, but this parcel keeps you close to everyday conveniences while giving you the breathing room to design exactly what you want — whether that's a single-family home with a large yard, a workshop, a garden, or simply space that's yours alone.

ALL OTHERS AREA 67 and the Franklin real estate market

Franklin sits in the heart of Southampton County in Virginia's Coastal Plain, about an hour southwest of Norfolk and an hour southeast of Richmond. It's a small city — roughly 8,000 residents — with a tight-knit feel and a Main Street that's seen steady reinvestment over the past decade. The area around N College Drive is a transitional zone where residential streets meet light commercial corridors, giving you walkable access to daily errands without the density of a traditional subdivision. Franklin land for sale in this price range and size class rarely stays available long, because the city's modest footprint means large in-fill parcels are uncommon. Southampton County's low cost of living and straightforward permitting process make it an appealing place to build on your own timeline. You're not buying into a master-planned community here — you're buying a blank canvas in a real, working Virginia city with its own history, its own character, and room to grow.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from this lot. Food Lion is four-tenths of a mile away for full grocery runs, and Dollar General is just two-tenths of a mile for quick stops. Don Pancho's Cantina is three-tenths of a mile if you want a sit-down meal close to home, while China Express Restaurant and Domino's Pizza are both within two-tenths of a mile. Dunkin' handles morning coffee at the same distance. Franklin Hometown Pharmacy and The Lighthouse Project are each about half a mile out. For fitness, Anytime Fitness is six-tenths of a mile away and TaylorMade Fitness VA is under a mile. The Dog Park at Love's Travel Stops rounds things out at nine-tenths of a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is roughly 40 minutes from this lot — a manageable commute that puts you well outside the congestion of the Hampton Roads metro. A VA loan can finance raw land purchases under certain conditions, so it's worth asking your lender whether this parcel qualifies. Building here means you control the layout, the size, and the timeline — useful when PCS orders don't always cooperate.

For buyers drawn to character

If your version of the right home doesn't exist yet, a 3-acre lot in Franklin lets you build it. You choose the setbacks, the orientation, the outbuildings, the garden footprint — all of it. Southampton County's rural character means you won't feel crowded, and Franklin's small-city infrastructure means you won't feel isolated. This is the kind of parcel that attracts people who want their property to reflect deliberate choices, not developer defaults.

More buyer questions

How far is Lot 4 N College Drive from Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk?

The drive to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is approximately 40 minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading northeast on Route 58 toward the Hampton Roads area.

What utilities are available at this lot?

Utility availability — including water, sewer, electricity, and gas — should be confirmed directly with the City of Franklin and local utility providers before purchase, as service connections on undeveloped parcels vary by location and frontage.

Is this lot in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel should be verified through FEMA's Flood Map Service Center or a licensed surveyor, as designations can vary even within a single street corridor.

Can you build a single-family home on a 3-acre lot in Franklin, Virginia?

Franklin's zoning code governs what can be built on any given parcel, and a 3-acre lot in this area is generally large enough to accommodate a single-family residence — but confirming the specific zoning designation with the City of Franklin's planning department is the right first step.

Does this property have road frontage on N College Drive?

The lot is addressed on N College Drive, which suggests direct road frontage, but a current survey and title review will confirm exact boundaries, access points, and any recorded easements.

Curious whether this lot fits your build plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Franklin's land market well — reach out and let's walk through the details together.

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

$2,694/yr

County

Franklin VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10607594

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Electric Avail, Sewer Avail, Telephone Avail, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
3.0000
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 67
Zoning
B3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLMNT

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

$1,841/mo

Principal & interest

$1,531

Property tax

$225

Home insurance

$86

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

113% of $261,600

City assessment record · taxes $2,694/yr

Land share of assessed value

100% — $261,600

Improvements $0 · assessor record ✓

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

$295,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$2,694

Monthly Tax

$225

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.91%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 24, 2025$295,000—
Currently listed—$295,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

13% above assessment

Total Assessed

$261,600

Land

$261,600

Improvement

N/A

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

197 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 Lot 4 N College Dr 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 Lot 4 N College Dr 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 Lot 4 N College Dr?+
Yes — Anytime Fitness is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near Lot 4 N College Dr?+
Dog Park at Love's Travel Stops is about 0.9 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to Lot 4 N College Dr?+
Dollar General is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is China Express Restaurant (0.2 mi).
Does Lot 4 N College Dr 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 #10607594

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Lot 4 N College Dr, Franklin, Virginia 23851 · MLS #10607594 · 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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