Franklin County property record for 540 Otter Dr, Ferrum, VA 24088
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 593 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $469 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099 00-018 39 |
| Primary APN | 099 00-018 39 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 593 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,229 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 593 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 28451 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 OTTER DR |
| City | FERRUM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NZ |
| Legal Description | OTTER CREEK FARM TRACT 18 SECTION 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTER CREEK FARM |
| Legal Phase | 18 |
| Legal Tract | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of June 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 WILEY CT, SALEM, VA 24153-3427 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012091524 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 540 OTTER DR, FERRUM, VA 24088 |
| Document Number | 0012091524 |
| Book / Page | 1209 / 1524 |
| Map Reference | MB 493 PG 1348 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240000926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 WILEY CT, SALEM, VA 24153-3427 |
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 | $469.00 (+15.8%) | $109,100 (+64.31%) Land $32,000 Building $77,100 | $109,100 (+64.31%) Land $32,000 Building $77,100 |
| 2023 | $405.00 | $66,400 (-) Land $25,000 Building $41,400 | $66,400 (-) Land $25,000 Building $41,400 |
| 2022 | $66,400 Land $25,000 Building $41,400 | $66,400 Land $25,000 Building $41,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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