Smith Mountain Lake, VA relocation guide
Moving to Penhook, VA
$543,000Median home value
Franklin CountyArea
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About Penhook
Penhook is a small community in Franklin County, Virginia, on VA-40 between Rocky Mount and the Pittsylvania County line. A rural crossroads of about 800 people, it is known regionally for the Penhook Masonic Lodge and as the mailing address for lake homes on nearby Smith Mountain Lake. Homes are farmhouses and newer houses on acreage.
Home prices in Penhook
The median home value in Penhook is $543,000.
Top places in Penhook
- Smith Mountain Lake — boating, fishing and lake homes, ~20 min north.
- The Penhook Masonic Lodge — local landmark.
- Fairy Stone State Park — hiking and the famous fairy stones, ~30 min west.
- Philpott Lake — fishing and camping, ~30 min southwest.
- Rocky Mount — the county seat with dining and the Harvester Performance Center.
Commuting from Penhook
- ~40 min to Danville via VA-40.
- ~30 min to Rocky Mount for Franklin County services.
- No public transit; VA-40 and US-220 are the routes.
Penhook FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Penhook, VA?
The median home value in Penhook is $543,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Penhook, VA?
~40 min to Danville via VA-40.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.