Franklin County property record for 255 Diamond Ave, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,891 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $253,500 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,059 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 207 00-356 00 |
| Primary APN | 207 00-356 00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,868 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,166 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 583 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,891 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 33525 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 DIAMOND AVE |
| City | ROCKY MOUNT |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24151-1325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | HOUSE & LOT DIAMOND AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUSE & |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKY MOUNT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
255 Diamond Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Franklin County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 DIAMOND AVE, ROCKY MOUNT, VA 24151-1325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1199 / 1359 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 255 DIAMOND AVE, ROCKY MOUNT, VA 24151-1325 |
| Document Number | 0011991359 |
| Book / Page | 1199 / 1359 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230002998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $126.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 258 PIAMOND AVE, ROCKY MOUNT, VA 24151 |
| Document Number | 0230002999 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230002999 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Diamond Ave was $1,059.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Rocky Mount Town |
| Unified School District | Franklin County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,059.00 | $246,500 Land $28,000 Building $218,500 | $246,500 Land $28,000 Building $218,500 |
| 2023 | $814.00 | $133,600 (-) Land $25,000 Building $108,600 | $133,600 (-) Land $25,000 Building $108,600 |
| 2022 | $133,600 Land $25,000 Building $108,600 | $133,600 Land $25,000 Building $108,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Diamond Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 255 Diamond Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNT serves 6,000 people · EPA ID VA5067840 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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