Franklin County property record for 278 Old Fire Tower Ln, Penhook, VA 24137
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,917 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 1.68 acres (73,355 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,236 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 108 00-055 04 |
| Primary APN | 108 00-055 04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,917 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,550 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,917 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 73,355 sqft (1.68 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 149 sqft |
| Deck Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 42434 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 OLD FIRE TOWER LN |
| City | PENHOOK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NZ |
| Legal Description | RT 652 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SNOW CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3066 |
| Census Tract | 20902 |
278 Old Fire Tower Ln, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Franklin County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 710 CIRCLE CREEK RD, PENHOOK, VA 24137-3007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Old Fire Tower Ln was $1,236.
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 | $1,236.00 | $287,600 Land $26,700 Building $260,900 | $287,600 Land $26,700 Building $260,900 |
| 2023 | $998.00 | $163,700 (-) Land $19,700 Building $144,000 | $163,700 (-) Land $19,700 Building $144,000 |
| 2022 | $163,700 Land $19,700 Building $144,000 | $163,700 Land $19,700 Building $144,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Old Fire Tower Ln 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 278 Old Fire Tower Ln 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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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