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$269,936$216 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

285 BERNARD RD

ROCKY MOUNT, VA 24151
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,247 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$270K
$233K low$307K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$982 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$228,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$190,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$228,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
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.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Shed · 80 ft²Patio · 16 ft²

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

E
Rocky Mount Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Franklin County High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Franklin County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24151These 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.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.18,763
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,884
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,140
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

285 Bernard Rd 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 74% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Rocky Mount 24151
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Franklin County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Franklin County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Rocky Mount 24151

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

This home
$89K$631K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Rocky Mount 24151.

How it measures up in Rocky Mount 24151

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Mount 24151.

Estimated value$269,936
CheaperTypical $280,301Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,247 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,454 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 285 Bernard Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 24151Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,93647% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21670% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,247 ft²33% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac25% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than196536% of homes21% of homes

About 285 Bernard Rd

How much is 285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA is $269,936 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $233,137 to $306,735. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA last sell?

285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA?

285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,247 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA built?

285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA?

285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA is assigned to Rocky Mount Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated B+; Franklin County High School (high), rated C. All sit in Franklin County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA compare to other homes in Rocky Mount 24151?

Among the 6,648 homes in Rocky Mount 24151, it is worth more than 47% of them ($269,936 against a typical $280,301), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($216 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,247 ft² against a typical 1,454 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 1.02 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1965 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 26% 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 285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Bernard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA was $982. The county assessed it at $228,300.

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