Franklin County property record for 8485 Franklin St, Ferrum, VA 24088
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 3.7 acres (161,303 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $726 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080 00-128 00 |
| Primary APN | 080 00-128 00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,470 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 161,303 sqft (3.7 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Storage Building | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25068 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8485 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | FERRUM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24088-4412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NZ |
| Legal Description | RT 40 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 20701 |
8485 Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2008.
Source: Franklin County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8485 FRANKLIN ST, FERRUM, VA 24088-4412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20082894 |
| Deed Book / Page | 934 / 1677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN VA |
| Property Address | 8485 FRANKLIN ST, FERRUM, VA 24088-4412 |
| Document Number | 0011333037 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8485 FRANKLIN ST FERRUM VA 240884412, FERRUM, VA 24088-4412 |
| Document Number | 0011333037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 001133/003037 |
| Instrument | 569 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 8485 Franklin St was $726.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of September 15, 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 | $726.00 | $168,900 Land $35,100 Building $133,800 | $168,900 Land $35,100 Building $133,800 |
| 2023 | $631.00 | $103,500 (-) Land $28,100 Building $75,400 | $103,500 (-) Land $28,100 Building $75,400 |
| 2022 | $103,500 Land $28,100 Building $75,400 | $103,500 Land $28,100 Building $75,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8485 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 8485 Franklin St 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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