$2,600,000 | 1500 Chesapeake Avenue Hampton, VA 23661
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE OF HAMPTON'S LANDMARK WATERFRONT ESTATES OVERLOOKING HAMPTON ROADS HARBOR AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1900 BY HAMPTON ENTREPRENEUR CAPTAIN JOHN C. ROBINSON AND FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE DOROTHY ROUSE-BOTTOM ESTATE, THIS REMARKABLE RESIDENCE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY RESTORED WHILE PRESERVING ITS TIMELESS CHARACTER. OFFERING NEARLY 8,000 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE, INCLUDING A PRIVATE GUEST SUITE ABOVE THE DETACHED GARAGE, THE HOME FEATURES 7 BEDROOMS, 6.5 BATHS, BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED BATHROOMS, GRAND FORMAL ROOMS, ORIGINAL MOLDINGS, STAINED GLASS, AND FIVE WORKING FIREPLACES. THE GOURMET KITCHEN SHOWCASES AN ICONIC AGA RANGE, SMALLBONE ENGLISH CABINETRY, BUTLER'S PANTRY, AND ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT. A PRIVATE WATERFRONT FITNESS ROOM, ENGLISH-INSPIRED GARDENS, COMMERCIAL PIER WITH COVERED TIDETAMER BOAT LIFT AND DUAL 10,000-LB. LIFTS, AND AN EXPANSIVE COVERED PORCH WITH ENDLESS HARBOR VIEWS COMPLETE THIS EXTRAORDINARY ESTATE.
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- Listing Price
- $2,600,000
- MLS#
- 10647581
- Listing Status
- New Listing
- Listing Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Detached Residential
- Subdivision Name
- ALL OTHERS AREA 102
- Neighborhood Name
- CHESAPEAKE AVE
- Area Name
- 102 - Hampton West
- Disclosure
- none
- Contigencies
- none
- Ownership
- Simple
- Zoned
- R13
- Year Built
- 1900
- Listing Office
- Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville
- Added to Website
- Aug 4, 2026
(1 hour ago)
- Acres
- 1.2300
(53,579 sqft) - Bedrooms
- 7
- Full Bathrooms
- 7
- Half Bathrooms
- 2
- Number of Rooms
- 21
- Living Space
- 7,900 sqft
- Levels
- 4.0
- Architecture
- Traditional Victorian
- Roof
- Slate
- Exterior Covering
- Wood
- Foundation
- Crawl
- Sewer
- City/County
- Noise Zone
- N/A Ldn
- Crash Zone
- None
- Taxes*
- $21,603.00/yr
*Tax information provided by listing agent. Please independently verify this information.
- Rooms
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Porch, Sun Room, Utility Room
- Internal Features
- Fireplace Gas-natural, Walk-In Closet
- Number of Fireplaces
- 5
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Radiant
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Water Heater Type
- Gas
- Water Type
- City/County
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
- Other Equipment
- Ceiling Fan, Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub
- Exterior Description
- Deck,Inground Sprinkler,Patio
- Fence
- Partial,Wall
- Parking
- Garage Det 2 Car, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water Description
- Bay,Deep Water,Dock,Navigable,River
- Pool Description
- No Pool
Public Schools
- School District
- Hampton Public Schools
- Elementary School
-
Hunter B. Andrews (1.3 mi)
3120 Victoria Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 268-3333 - Middle School
-
C. Alton Lindsay Middle (1.9 mi)
1636 Briarfield Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 825-4560 - High School
-
Hampton High (2 mi)
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430 -
Bethel Christian School (2 mi)
1647 Briarfield Rd., Hampton, VA 23670
(757) 826-7711 -
New Life Christian School & Daycare (2 mi)
1525 Power Plant Pkwy, Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-8888 -
New Mount Olive Christian Daycare & Academy (2.6 mi)
66 Big Bethel Road B, Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 251-2550 -
Spirit Of Life Ministries Cogic (3.1 mi)
1300 Thomas St Ste A, Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-0160 -
Calvary Christian Academy (3.6 mi)
2311 Tower Pl, Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 325-4222
Private Schools
| Total Population | 13,983 |
|---|---|
| Median Commute Time | 19 mins |
| Median Years in Residence | 4 yrs |
| Median Home Age | 46 yrs |
| Residential Turnover Rate | 19% |
| Median Home Sales Price | $112,000 |
| Average Home Sales Price | $119,527 |
| Average Home Property Tax | $728 |
| Crime Risk Index | 154/100 |
| Air Pollution Index | 81/100 |
| Family Households | 4,005/6,100 (65.7%) |
| Households w/ Children | 1,890/6,100 (31.0%) |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
| Population Density | 2,975/sq. mi. |
| Median Age | 0.99 yrs |
| Median Household Income | $44,194 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,094 |
| White Collar Jobs | 3,205% |
| Overall Weather Risk | 172/100 |
30 year fixed interest mortgage with 10% downpayment:
- Principal and interest:
- $10,824
- Taxes*:
- $1,800
- Insurance*:
- $75
- Total Monthly Payment:
- $12,699
* Estimates Only! Your rates may vary and will affect your monthly payment.
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This 7 bedroom, 9 bathroom home located at 1500 Chesapeake, Hampton, VA 23661 has approximately 7,900 square feet. It is currently listed for $2,600,000 and has a price per sqft of $32,911. This home is currently New Listing under the MLS#: 10647581. This listing is provided by Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville.
1500 Chesapeake Avenue, Hampton was built in 1900. It has Garage Det 2 Car, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc parking.The kitchen includes Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup.
1500 Chesapeake is part of the All Others Area 102 neighborhood located in 23661.
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