Franklin County property record for 9978 Franklin St, Ferrum, VA 24088
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2.22 acres (96,877 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $519 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 401 00-027 00 |
| Primary APN | 401 00-027 00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,210 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,462 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,210 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 96,877 sqft (2.22 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 34987 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9978 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | FERRUM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24088 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 20701 |
9978 Franklin St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2006.
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2466 JOHNNYS RIDGE RD, FERRUM, VA 24088-3179 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 00089900247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9978 Franklin St was $519.
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 | $519.00 | $120,800 Land $29,700 Building $91,100 | $120,800 Land $29,700 Building $91,100 |
| 2023 | $580.00 | $95,100 (-) Land $26,700 Building $68,400 | $95,100 (-) Land $26,700 Building $68,400 |
| 2022 | $95,100 Land $26,700 Building $68,400 | $95,100 Land $26,700 Building $68,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9978 Franklin St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 9978 Franklin St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | WVWA FERRUM WATER SYSTEM serves 1,996 people · EPA ID VA5067120 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY, TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNT |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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