Enjoy scenic seclusion in the middle of 16.15 +/- wooded hilltop acres in this newly renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Thoughtfully redone in 2018 with new hardwood floors, new kitchen, Pottery Barn fixtures, new stainless appliances throughout, master suite with sliding barn door, new roof, doors, nest thermostat, new heat pump & much more. Wood burning fireplace. Buried utilities. Live off the land with room to garden, established fruit trees, enjoy the mature hardwood forest with trails, plentiful game, year-round Otter Creek & natural spring. Do what you want with low taxes, no county zoning & no neighbors in sight. A truly move-in ready home in a beautiful rural environment. Some features you may not notice right away include: -All electrical outlets are tamper resistant (child friendly) -All roman shades are from Pottery Barn and are cordless (child friendly) -All door handles are arthritis friendly and can be rekeyed without the use of a locksmith (smart key brand) -All plumbing fixtures are ADA compliant -The solid wood floors are nearly an inch thick and can be refinished -Downstairs bath fan connects to Bluetooth and plays music -Nest thermostat can be controlled remotely -Nest smoke/CO2 detectors alert you verbally and remotely with the location of the smoke/CO2 -Laundry machines can also be controlled from your phone -All front porch furniture is included -Riding lawn mower is included -All owner's manuals for appliances remain Seller offering $7,500 credit to pay for written quote for driveway repair.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
16.15 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
12 spacesParking
Listed by DAVID HURT• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE
Listed by APRIL GARRISON• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE
Bought with DAVID HURT• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE
Bought with APRIL GARRISON• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE
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Market trends in 24088, VA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
+1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$252K
$109 MoM
Avg. days on market
53d
24 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
2 MoM
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Sale history for 1280 Dry Hill Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSRV #859517
Jan 16, 2020
Sold
$200,000
$105/sq ft
May 23, 2019
Listed
$210,000
$111/sq ft
MLSRV #820547
Mar 31, 2016
Sold
$57,227
$30/sq ft
Nov 2, 2015
Listed
$74,900
$39/sq ft
+3
Buyer and agent must register and submit offers at https://www. auction.com ( register at http://www. auction.com/broker-registration/residential. php). .Contact agent for info. Auction results may take up to 7 calendar days after auction closes. $ 2000 buyer premium paid at closing. .. .. .. Property is vacant. .. .excellent opportunity to own a piece of privacy with home needing some upgrades to expand its finished living areas. .. .. Bank of America, N. A. employees and employees’ household members and HTS business partners of the Bank, are prohibited from purchasing this property, whether directly or indirectly. upper level includes two bedrooms and bath which need floor and wall coverings to be finished
Public Records
Aug 14, 2000
Sold
$26,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$96 (−92.3%)
$57,300 + $232,900
$290,200
2024
$1,248 (+5.1%)
$57,300 + $232,900
$290,200
2023
$1,188 (+773.0%)
$50,300 + $144,400
$194,700
2022
$136 (−88.5%)
$50,300 + $144,400
$194,700
2021
$1,188 (+16.2%)
$50,300 + $144,400
$194,700
2020
$1,022 (+20.7%)
$50,300 + $117,200
$167,500
2019
$847
$50,300 + $88,500
$138,800
2018
$847 (+10.9%)
$50,300 + $88,500
$138,800
2017
$763
$50,300 + $88,500
$138,800
2016
$763 (−0.9%)
$50,300 + $88,500
$138,800
2014
$770
$42,300 + $97,700
$140,000
Tax history for 1280 Dry Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$96 (−92.3%)
$57,300 + $232,900
$290,200
2024
$1,248 (+5.1%)
$57,300 + $232,900
$290,200
2023
$1,188 (+773.0%)
$50,300 + $144,400
$194,700
2022
$136 (−88.5%)
$50,300 + $144,400
$194,700
2021
$1,188 (+16.2%)
$50,300 + $144,400
$194,700
2020
$1,022 (+20.7%)
$50,300 + $117,200
$167,500
2019
$847
$50,300 + $88,500
$138,800
2018
$847 (+10.9%)
$50,300 + $88,500
$138,800
2017
$763
$50,300 + $88,500
$138,800
2016
$763 (−0.9%)
$50,300 + $88,500
$138,800
2014
$770
$42,300 + $97,700
$140,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16.15 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
1,900
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
095/00/089/00////
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
NZ
Non-Zoned District
NZ is a designation that stands for Non-Zoned. Non-Zoned areas of the County have no zoning district (land use) regulations. However, NZ areas are still subject to state regulations such as the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), as well as some countywide regulations such as front setbacks, manufactured home parks, subdivision controls, building codes, and storm water and erosion & sediment control.
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 12
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Appliances: Microwave Oven (Built In)
Door Features: Fiberglass, Full View
Window Features: Clad, Tilt-In
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Masonry Fireplace, Storage
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,900
Year Built: 2001
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 16.15
Lot Size Acres: 16.15
Lot Size Square Feet: 703,494
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $750
Parcel Number: 0950008900
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ferrum
Middle Or Junior School: Ben Franklin Middle
High School: Franklin County
Location Information
Directions: From Rocky Mount, 40 West to right on Dry Hill RD to property on right at sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,900
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 16.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Franklin County
APN: 095/00/089/00////
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 859517
ListPrice: $210,000
Around this home
Schools
Ferrum Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi
6/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.3mi
7/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.1mi
4/10
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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 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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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Estimated sale price
$364,000 – $441,000
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