Franklin County property record for 1879 Swelling Rd, Ferrum, VA 24088 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1753 |
| Lot Size | 5.11 acres (222,592 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $242 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 101 00-007 07 |
| Primary APN | 101 00-007 07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1753 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 222,592 sqft (5.11 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Water Source | Spring/Creek |
| Account Number | 28759 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1879 SWELLING RD |
| City | FERRUM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24088-4170 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF RT 766 TRACT J |
| Legal Phase | J |
| Legal Tract | J |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 20701 |
Source: Franklin County records · APN 101 00-007 07
Assessment roll updated June 19, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1879 SWELLING RD, FERRUM, VA 24088-4170 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County records · Assessment roll updated June 19, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin County |
| Unified School District | Franklin County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242.00 (+6.14%) | $56,500 (+50.67%) Land $17,100 Building $39,400 | $56,500 (+50.67%) Land $17,100 Building $39,400 |
| 2023 | $228.00 | $37,500 (-) Land $17,100 Building $20,400 | $37,500 (-) Land $17,100 Building $20,400 |
| 2022 | $37,500 Land $17,100 Building $20,400 | $37,500 Land $17,100 Building $20,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Franklin County (51067C), updated January 6, 2010 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 29% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 4 locations within about half a mile of this property, a small sample
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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