Why this home stands out
New construction in Franklin is a rare find, and LT 7 Irving Street delivers it in a package that makes practical sense — four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and 2,114 square feet designed from the ground up with modern layouts and finishes. You're getting a home where everything is new: systems, surfaces, and structure. No deferred maintenance, no inherited quirks, just a clean start in a city that punches above its weight for livability.
CLAY MEADOWS and the Franklin real estate market
Franklin, Virginia sits in Southampton County in the western corner of Hampton Roads, a small city of roughly 8,000 people that trades big-city noise for genuine community character. Irving Street sits in a quiet residential pocket where the pace slows down without feeling isolated — you're still inside city limits with access to local services, parks, and a downtown that's been steadily finding its footing again. Franklin straddles the Blackwater River and carries a proud history tied to the timber and paper industries, which shaped much of its built environment and community identity. What you'll notice day to day is how manageable everything feels: errands are short, neighbors tend to know each other, and the surrounding countryside — farmland, forests, and river access — is never far. For buyers who want space, quiet, and a real sense of place without the congestion of Virginia Beach or Norfolk, Franklin, Virginia delivers something increasingly hard to find.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from LT 7 Irving Street. Food Lion is 0.6 miles away for grocery runs, and a Dollar General is equally close for quick stops. Don Pancho's Cantina, China Express Restaurant, and KFC are all within 0.7 miles when dinner plans change last minute, and Domino's Pizza is just as close. Dunkin' and Wawa are both under a mile for your morning coffee or a late-night snack run. Staying active is straightforward too — both the James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA and Anytime Fitness are 0.8 miles away, giving you real options for how and where you work out.
For different buyers
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and two and a half baths give a growing family real room to spread out, and 2,114 square feet of new construction means the layout works the way modern families actually live. Franklin's slower pace and tight community feel make it a comfortable place to put down roots, and having the YMCA and Anytime Fitness both under a mile away means keeping the whole family active doesn't require a long drive.
For first-time buyers
Starting with a brand-new home means you're not inheriting someone else's deferred repairs or outdated systems. LT 7 Irving Street gives first-time buyers four bedrooms and 2,114 square feet of clean, move-in-ready space at a Franklin, Virginia address where the cost of living stays manageable. A VA loan can make new construction even more accessible if you have qualifying service — worth exploring before you decide.
More buyer questions
How far is LT 7 Irving Street from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive from LT 7 Irving Street to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is approximately 42 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it a manageable commute for service members stationed there, particularly for those using a VA loan to purchase in Franklin.
What is the square footage and layout of LT 7 Irving Street?
The home offers 2,114 square feet across a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath floor plan, built new in 2026 with a modern residential layout.
Is LT 7 Irving Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property.
Where is the nearest grocery store to LT 7 Irving Street?
Food Lion is 0.6 miles away, making it the closest full grocery option, with a Dollar General at the same distance for quick household needs.
What year was LT 7 Irving Street built?
LT 7 Irving Street is a 2026 new construction home, meaning it has never been previously occupied and all systems and finishes are brand new.
Curious about life on Irving Street or ready to walk through the space? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to answer questions and set up a visit at your convenience.
