Online only pubic auction of 7.25 acres Franklin County, Virginia APN: 0050001007. This auction begins on Thursday April 2, 2020 or sooner. Please submit your highest absentee bid. NO BUYERS PREMIUM! This 7.25 are lot has excellent road access from 2 paved roads, Whispering Heights Dr, and Blackberry Ln. It is a nicely wooded property that is close to all utilities that are easily ready to be installed. This lot was last sold in 2010 for $105k!!!! Get it now for a fraction of that price! This property is also only 1.70 miles from Explore Park, a 1,100 acre recreational park. This park offers extensive hiking and biking trails, as well as boating and recreational use of the Roanoke River. The lot is conveniently located only about 2 miles from Bay Rock Marina, and access to Smith Mountain Lake. This furnishes easy access to all water recreation on the 2nd largest fresh water lake in the state. In addition, residing on the Smith Mountain Lake, is the Smith Mountain Lake State Park. This state park offers swimming, boat rentals, a boat ramp, a universally accessible fishing pier, camping, miles of trails, cabins with boat docks, as well as an amphitheater that hosts special events. The lot is located within about 30 miles of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, one of the largest areas of public land in the Eastern United States. This consists of 1.8 million acres that consists mainly of land that is designated as wilderness areas which will not be available for development. GPS: Coordinates:37.2123,-79.8183;37.2147,-79.8183; 37.2130,-79.8167; 37.2120,-79.8174 This lot is located within very close proximity to Roanoke River. Proximity: 1 mile from Hardy 1.70 miles from Roanoke 30 miles from George Washington and Jefferson National Forests For simplicity, the starting bid and reserve are $24,000.00 United States Dollars. This is NOT a distressed sale. Please call Colonel Johnny Bartman to schedule an appointment for a showing. Virginia Auction Firm License # 2908001031 Expiration- 2020-05-31. Virginia Individual License # 2907004527 Expiration 2020-04-30.