279 S Franklin Rd is a 766 square foot house on a 0.57 acre lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 01, 1986 for $26,000. Based on Redfin's Mount Airy data, we estimate the home's value is $159,196.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$159,196
$133K since sold in June 1986$12K since October
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This home's estimate is 16.2% lower than the average sale price ($190K) of 4 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RL
Residential Limited District
The purpose of this district is to stabilize established and planned residential neighborhoods by providing a place for medium density on-site stick-built, modular and Class A manufactured homes; provided that adequate water and sewer systems are available.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 766
Building Sq. Ft: 1,003
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 24,699
Municipality Name: MOUNT AIRY
Acres: 0.567
Zoning Code: RL
County Use Description: SING FAM RES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 766
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Surry County
APN: 501016938511
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Franklin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Meadowview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
North Surry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$152,000 – $184,000
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