Franklin County property record for 685 Whetstone Rd, Ferrum, VA 24088 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,425 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,024 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 074 00-102 02 |
| Primary APN | 074 00-102 02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,425 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,425 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 950 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 37892 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 685 WHETSTONE RD |
| City | FERRUM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24088-2692 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURNERS CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | TURNERS CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: Franklin County records · APN 074 00-102 02
Assessment roll updated June 19, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 WHETSTONE RD, FERRUM, VA 24088-2692 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20236673 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9567 / 582 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County records · Assessment roll updated June 19, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin County |
| Unified School District | Franklin County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,024.00 (+11.18%) | $238,300 (+57.81%) Land $40,200 Building $198,100 | $238,300 (+57.81%) Land $40,200 Building $198,100 |
| 2023 | $921.00 | $151,000 (-) Land $33,200 Building $117,800 | $151,000 (-) Land $33,200 Building $117,800 |
| 2022 | $151,000 Land $33,200 Building $117,800 | $151,000 Land $33,200 Building $117,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Franklin County (51067C), updated January 6, 2010 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 29% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 10 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Telecommunications Company | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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