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$384,383$224 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

256 FRANKLIN PL

DANVILLE, VA 24540
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,714 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$384K
$337K low$432K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,624 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$261,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$231,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$261,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$261,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPITTSYLVANIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.82
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Twin Springs Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Chatham Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi
H
Chatham High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi

District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24540These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,633
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.417 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,687
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,616
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

256 Franklin Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Danville 24540
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Danville 24540
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Danville 24540
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Danville 24540
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Danville 24540

What homes are worth in Danville 24540

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$27K$586K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Danville 24540.

How it measures up in Danville 24540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Danville 24540.

Estimated value$384,383
CheaperTypical $141,993Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,714 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.82 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 256 Franklin Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDanville 24540Pittsylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$384,38392% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22486% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,714 ft²77% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.82 ac76% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than199082% of homes63% of homes

About 256 Franklin Pl

How much is 256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA is $384,383 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $336,852 to $431,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA last sell?

256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA?

256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,714 square feet of living space and a 0.82-acre lot.

When was 256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA built?

256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA?

256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA is assigned to Twin Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Chatham Middle School (middle), rated A; Chatham High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Pittsylvania County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA compare to other homes in Danville 24540?

Among the 14,292 homes in Danville 24540, it is worth more than 92% of them ($384,383 against a typical $141,993), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($224 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,714 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.82 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1990 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Pittsylvania County, it is worth more than 91% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Franklin Pl, Danville, VA was $1,624. The county assessed it at $261,900.

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