478 N Franklin Rd is a 1,516 square foot house on a 2.31 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on January 01, 1989 for $60,000. Based on Redfin's Mount Airy data, we estimate the home's value is $241,528.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
2.31 acresLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$241,528
$182K since sold in January 1989$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 51.7% higher than the average sale price ($159K) of 6 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
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: 1 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Construction Quality: Below Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,516
Building Sq. Ft: 1,672
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 3
Land Sq. Ft: 100,624
Municipality Name: MOUNT AIRY
Acres: 2.31
Zoning Code: RL
County Use Description: SING FAM RES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,516
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Surry County
APN: 501008992227
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Franklin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Meadowview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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North Surry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 19 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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Estimated sale price
$230,000 – $278,000
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