Southampton County property record for 31005 Smiths Ferry Rd, Franklin, VA 23851
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $585 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 106 19E |
| Primary APN | 106 19E |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,784 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,324 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,784 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft (1.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Lake/Pond |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 468 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 701819750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31005 SMITHS FERRY RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23851-4305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | PORTION OF TRACT B SEC C - 1.40 AC. |
| Legal Tract | B |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTHAMPTON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWSOMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 200401 |
31005 Smiths Ferry Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Southampton County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31011 SMITHS FERRY RD, FRANKLIN, VA 23851-4305 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001579 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTHAMPTON VA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 31005 SMITHS FERRY RD, FRANKLIN, VA 23851-4305 |
| Document Number | 0000001579 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261579 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31011 SMITHS FERRY RD, FRANKLIN, VA 23851-4305 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31005 Smiths Ferry Rd was $585.
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 | $585.00 | $82,500 Land $28,000 Building $54,500 | $82,500 Land $28,000 Building $54,500 |
| 2023 | $635.00 | $71,400 Land $26,200 Building $45,200 | $71,400 Land $26,200 Building $45,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31005 Smiths Ferry Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 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 31005 Smiths Ferry 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 65% of the US · above 58% 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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