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$89,645$109 / 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 81How 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
Last sold for $55,000 on Oct 21, 2021

557 ASHTON AVE

FRANKLIN, VA 23851
2
Beds
1
Baths
826 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$90K
$73K low$107K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Oct 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,121 (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.$108,871 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,371
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$108,871

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFRANKLIN CITY
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.1994
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
S.P. Morton Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Franklin High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Franklin City 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

557 Ashton Ave 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 90% of homes in Franklin 23851
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Franklin 23851
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Franklin 23851
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Franklin 23851
  • Older than 82% of 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
$52K$537K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$89,645
CheaperTypical $231,664Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area826 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 557 Ashton Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 23851Franklin city County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,64510% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10927% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than826 ft²4% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac7% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than194818% of homes21% of homes

About 557 Ashton Ave

How much is 557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA is $89,645 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $72,765 to $106,525. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA last sell?

557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA last sold on Oct 21, 2021 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA?

557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 826 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA built?

557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA?

557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA is assigned to S.P. Morton Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Franklin High School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Franklin City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA compare to other homes in Franklin 23851?

Among the 4,981 homes in Franklin 23851, it is worth more than 10% of them ($89,645 against a typical $231,664), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($109 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 4% of them (826 ft² against a typical 1,652 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1948 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 557 Ashton Ave, Franklin, VA was $1,121. The county assessed it at $108,871.

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