Recently Updated 3Bed/1.5Bath Cottage, Convenient to All Amenities in Rocky Mount offering Easy Access to Rt. 220. Main Level Living, NEW Flooring throughout, Fresh Paint. This Charming Home is Move-In Ready! Kitchen Open to Dining Area & Family Room. Enjoy the Covered Front Porch & Level Back Yard with Firepit: Nice for Entertaining! PRICED FOR QUICK SALE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by ANGIE MCGHEE• LONG & FOSTER - FRANKLIN CO
Bought with RYAN VANDYKE• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®
Bought with WALTER GREWE• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®
This 1940 built home has lots of potential, according to tax records offers approximately 760 foot of GLA, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, however considering the addition home could have a 3rd bedroom with an additional half bath, separate laundry space, almost an acre of land, all situated in beautiful Franklin County. (Possible mold in laundry area)
Public Records
Nov 3, 2005
Sold
$75,000
$99/sq ft
MLSRV #305773
Oct 31, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2003
Listed
$79,500
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$643
$27,000 + $122,600
$149,600
2024
$643 (+46.9%)
$27,000 + $122,600
$149,600
2023
$438
$20,000 + $51,800
$71,800
2022
$438
$20,000 + $51,800
$71,800
2021
$438
$20,000 + $51,800
$71,800
2020
$438 (+6.4%)
$20,000 + $51,800
$71,800
2019
$412
$20,000 + $47,500
$67,500
2018
$412 (+10.9%)
$20,000 + $47,500
$67,500
2017
$371
$20,000 + $47,500
$67,500
2016
$371 (+15.9%)
$20,000 + $47,500
$67,500
2014
$320
$20,000 + $38,200
$58,200
Tax history for 601 Sontag Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$643
$27,000 + $122,600
$149,600
2024
$643 (+46.9%)
$27,000 + $122,600
$149,600
2023
$438
$20,000 + $51,800
$71,800
2022
$438
$20,000 + $51,800
$71,800
2021
$438
$20,000 + $51,800
$71,800
2020
$438 (+6.4%)
$20,000 + $51,800
$71,800
2019
$412
$20,000 + $47,500
$67,500
2018
$412 (+10.9%)
$20,000 + $47,500
$67,500
2017
$371
$20,000 + $47,500
$67,500
2016
$371 (+15.9%)
$20,000 + $47,500
$67,500
2014
$320
$20,000 + $38,200
$58,200
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
760
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
072/00/219/09////
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
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 760
Year Built: 1940
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.8
Lot Size Acres: 0.8
Lot Size Square Feet: 34,848
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $438
Parcel Number: 0720021909
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sontag
Middle Or Junior School: Ben Franklin Middle
High School: Franklin County
Location Information
Directions: Rocky Mount: Rt. 220 South, L-Sontag Rd, Home on Left at sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 760
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Franklin County
APN: 072/00/219/09////
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 900488
ListPrice: $159,900
Around this home
Schools
Sontag Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
7/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 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
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Estimated sale price
$177,000 – $215,000
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