Franklin City property record for 708 Chestnut St, Franklin, VA 23851
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $82,900 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $929 (2026) |
| APN | 139 077 M 45 |
| Primary APN | 139 077 M 45 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,158 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 375 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 708 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23851-2011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 45 CHESTNUT ST 139-(077)-BLK M-45 |
| Legal Block | M-45 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 90200 |
708 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2008.
Source: Franklin City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, VA 23851-2011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 800 / 2152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 708 Chestnut St was $929, up 36.8% from the year before.
Source: Franklin City assessment roll, as of April 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Franklin City |
| Unified School District | Franklin City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $929.00 (+36.82%) | $90,200 (+36.67%) Land $16,500 Building $73,700 | $90,200 (+36.67%) Land $16,500 Building $73,700 |
| 2025 | $679.00 | $66,000 Land $16,500 Building $49,500 | $66,000 Land $16,500 Building $49,500 |
| 2023 | $47,000 Land $12,400 Building $34,600 | $47,000 Land $12,400 Building $34,600 | |
| 2019 | $409.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 708 Chestnut St; there have been 53 flood claims nearby since 1992.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 41 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 53 (1992–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 53 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 708 Chestnut St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FRANKLIN serves 9,000 people · EPA ID VA3620350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 118 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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