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$147,085$86 / 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 59How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $57,500 on Apr 1, 2002

28126 RAILROAD DR

FRANKLIN, VA 23851
4
Beds
1
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.
1.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$147K
$86K low$208K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$57,500 · Apr 1, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$142 (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.$20,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$20,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySOUTHAMPTON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1959
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.87
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 501 ft²

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

M
Southampton Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
E
Meherrin Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.8 mi
H
Southampton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi

District: Southampton County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23851These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.87%
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.14%
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.13,151
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.115 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,657
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,404
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

28126 Railroad Dr 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 less than 80% of homes in Southampton County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Southampton County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Franklin 23851
  • Among the oldest homes in Franklin 23851

What homes are worth in Franklin 23851

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

This home
$55K$558K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Franklin 23851.

How it measures up in Franklin 23851

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Franklin 23851.

Estimated value$147,085
CheaperTypical $235,669Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,714 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,654 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size1.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 28126 Railroad Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 23851Southampton County
Estimated valuepricier than$147,08526% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8610% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,714 ft²54% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.87 ac88% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than1850almost no homesalmost no homes

About 28126 Railroad Dr

How much is 28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA is $147,085 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $86,175 to $207,995. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA last sell?

28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA last sold on Apr 1, 2002 for $57,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA?

28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,714 square feet of living space and a 1.87-acre lot.

When was 28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA built?

28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA?

28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA is assigned to Southampton Middle School (middle), rated D; Meherrin Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Southampton High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Southampton County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA compare to other homes in Franklin 23851?

Among the 4,981 homes in Franklin 23851, it is worth more than 26% of them ($147,085 against a typical $235,669), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($86 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,714 ft² against a typical 1,654 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (1.87 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1850 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Southampton County, it is worth more than 20% 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 28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 28126 Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA was $142. The county assessed it at $20,000.

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