You'll really get your money's worth in this brick home on 1.9 acres. Offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, master suite , dining room, living room & eat in kitchen. Finished lower level offers you a family room with fireplace, laundry & storage, full bath, office / possible 4th bedroom & workroom. Large deck & covered patio for relaxing & a large storage shed out back.
Great location! Lower level in-law apt/min to Westlake, Burnt Chimney Elementary School, 10 min to Rocky Mount, 20 min to Roanoke. Brick home w/ 1.91 acres. Upper level-open living room/dining room, kitchen w/ dining area, MBR suite/full BA also Jack & Jill to half BA, deck, lower level. Huge laundry area, 2 bedrooms, family room w/ FP, kitchen, dining area. Covered patio, windows & roof updated.
Public Records
May 28, 1993
Sold
$110,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,244
$40,700 + $248,500
$289,200
2024
$1,244 (+7.0%)
$40,700 + $248,500
$289,200
2023
$1,163
$33,700 + $156,900
$190,600
2022
$1,163
$33,700 + $156,900
$190,600
2021
$1,163
$33,700 + $156,900
$190,600
2020
$1,163 (+11.3%)
$33,700 + $156,900
$190,600
2019
$1,045
$33,700 + $137,600
$171,300
2018
$1,045 (+10.9%)
$33,700 + $137,600
$171,300
2017
$942
$33,700 + $137,600
$171,300
2016
$942 (−5.0%)
$33,700 + $137,600
$171,300
2014
$992
$33,700 + $146,800
$180,500
Tax history for 1557 Sample Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,244
$40,700 + $248,500
$289,200
2024
$1,244 (+7.0%)
$40,700 + $248,500
$289,200
2023
$1,163
$33,700 + $156,900
$190,600
2022
$1,163
$33,700 + $156,900
$190,600
2021
$1,163
$33,700 + $156,900
$190,600
2020
$1,163 (+11.3%)
$33,700 + $156,900
$190,600
2019
$1,045
$33,700 + $137,600
$171,300
2018
$1,045 (+10.9%)
$33,700 + $137,600
$171,300
2017
$942
$33,700 + $137,600
$171,300
2016
$942 (−5.0%)
$33,700 + $137,600
$171,300
2014
$992
$33,700 + $146,800
$180,500
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.92 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,900
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
028/00/067/00////
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
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Agricultural District
This district includes unincorporated portions of the county that are occupied by various open uses such as farms, forests, lakes, reservoirs, streams and park lands. This district is established for the purpose of facilitating existing and future farming operations, preserving farm and forest lands, conserving water and other natural resources, reducing soil erosion, preventing water pollution, and protecting watersheds and reducing hazards from flood and fire.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Assembly / meeting place
Religious facility
Day care facility
Commercial & retail-Other
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Library
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Appliances: Wall Oven
Window Features: Tilt-In
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Interior Features: Masonry Fireplace, Storage
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,900
Year Built: 1976
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.9
Lot Size Acres: 1.9
Lot Size Square Feet: 82,764
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $975
Parcel Number: 0280006700
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard Electric, Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Ben Franklin Middle
High School: Franklin County
Location Information
Directions: From Roanoke - RT 116, Right on Sample Rd home on R. From Rocky Mount - RT 122 to L on RT 116 to L on Sample Rd to hom on R.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Franklin County
APN: 028/00/067/00////
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 799379
ListPrice: $164,900
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Schools
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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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 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$376,000 – $456,000
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