Franklin County property record for 1537 Sawmill Rd, Ferrum, VA 24088
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 5.4 acres (235,224 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,188 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 079 00-022 01A |
| Primary APN | 079 00-022 01A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,068 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 968 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 235,224 sqft (5.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 672 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 24727 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1537 SAWMILL RD |
| City | FERRUM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24088-2575 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NZ |
| Legal Description | RT 752 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRED O SHANKS JR |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
1537 Sawmill Rd, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Franklin County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1537 SAWMILL RD, FERRUM, VA 24088-2575 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1537 SAWMILL RD, FERRUM, VA 24088-2575 |
| Document Number | 0011670287 |
| Book / Page | 1167 / 287 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210006896 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1537 SAWMILL RD, FERRUM, VA 24088-2575 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1537 Sawmill Rd was $1,188.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin County |
| Unified School District | Franklin County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,188.00 | $276,400 Land $35,800 Building $240,600 | $276,400 Land $35,800 Building $240,600 |
| 2023 | $1,156.00 | $189,600 (-) Land $28,800 Building $160,800 | $189,600 (-) Land $28,800 Building $160,800 |
| 2022 | $189,600 Land $28,800 Building $160,800 | $189,600 Land $28,800 Building $160,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1537 Sawmill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1537 Sawmill Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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