Southampton County property record for 28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA 23851
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,714 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 1.86 acres (81,283 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $142 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 91A 1 5 |
| Primary APN | 91A 1 5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,714 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,215 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 81,283 sqft (1.86 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 501 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 701543501 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28126 RAILROAD DR |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23851-4838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | HANDSOM - 1.866 AC |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTHAMPTON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWSOMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 200500 |
Source: Southampton County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28126 RAILROAD DR, FRANKLIN, VA 23851-4838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Southampton County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Southampton County |
| Unified School District | Southampton County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142.00 (-50.87%) | $20,000 (-38.46%) Land $20,000 | $20,000 (-38.46%) Land $20,000 |
| 2023 | $289.00 | $32,500 Land $20,000 Building $12,500 | $32,500 Land $20,000 Building $12,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2026 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 30 (1999–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 30 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | 0.02% 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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