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  • $425,000

    16366 Courthouse Rd, Cape Charles, VA 23310

    4beds
    2,496sqft
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    $2,590/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1799
    1.16 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $170/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Two-bay boat shedStunning trex deckPeaceful rural settingFull cellar and atticRich moldingsFour fully electrified outbuildingsClassic fireplaces
    The Maria Robbins Home, circa 1799, is a piece of the Eastern Shore's story in historic Eastville. Built in 1799 and documented in Whitelaw's history of Virginia's Eastern Shore, this home carries more than two centuries of character — and thanks to thoughtful modern updates, all the comfort you need to live and entertain beautifully today. Step inside and the craftsmanship speaks for itself: handsome heart pine floors, rich moldings, classic fireplaces, and a graceful staircase set the tone throughout. Generously sized rooms are filled with natural light, giving this true family home the kind of easy, welcoming flow you rarely find. Four bedrooms, three full baths, and two versatile bonus rooms leave room for everyone and every need — home offices, a nursery, a guest suite, a studio, or whatever life calls for. At the heart of the home, the kitchen blends warmth and function with handsome pine cabinetry, quartz countertops, a professional 6-burner dual-fuel KitchenAid range, stainless steel appliances, and an abundance of storage. A sunny eat-in area, spacious living and dining rooms, and an enclosed front porch invite gathering and lingering, while a full cellar and attic add even more room to grow. Behind all that timeless charm, the home has been meticulously maintained, with two-zone HVAC installed in 2021 and windows replaced within the last five years — historic soul with modern efficiency. Outside, a full acre of beautifully landscaped grounds unfolds in a peaceful, rural setting. A driveway leads back to an 18' x 33' above-ground heated pool wrapped in a stunning Trex deck added in 2023, turning summer into a season-long escape. Four fully electrified outbuildings make this property truly one of a kind: a complete bath house with indoor shower, sink, and toilet; a two-bay boat shed; and a large workshop with built-in workbenches. A two-opening lean-to with a concrete floor comes ready for outdoor entertaining, complete with grill, smoker, refrigerator, and furniture. All of this sits in the walkable, welcoming town of Eastville — convenient to the health center and schools, and just minutes from the beaches and the shops, dining, and marina of Cape Charles. Best of all, you get the beauty and pedigree of a historic home with none of the usual limitations: no HOA and no historic board restrictions. Two centuries of history, every modern comfort, and a rare opportunity on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
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    Kimberley M. Starr 757-635-0711,

    CHESAPEAKE PROPERTIES 757-331-8100

    Source: Eastern Shore AOR,MLS#: 71905MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Dining Room
      Dining room
      • Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Room, Bar
      Heating
      • Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Heat Pump, Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      • Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Has basement: Yes
      • Attic: Storage
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Multi Fireplaces
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,496
      • Total interior livable area: 2,496 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Two Car, Other, Natural Driveway
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Enclosed
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 1.16 Acres
      • Dimensions: 1.16 acre
      • Features: 1-1.9 acres +/-
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed/Barn, Workshop
      • Parcel number: 058A10500000000A

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Slate
      Condition
      • 100 yrs +/-
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1799

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Eastville
      Location
      • Region: Cape Charles

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $170/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $278,900
      • Annual tax amount: $1,910
      • Date on market: 7/31/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/31/2026Listed for sale$425,000+183.3%$170/sqft
        Source: Eastern Shore AOR #71905 Report a problem
        11/17/2020Sold$150,000-33.3%$60/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/26/2020Listed for sale$225,000$90/sqft
        Source: CHESAPEAKE PROPERTIES #52282 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$1,910 +44.1%$278,900 +59.9%
        2023$1,325 +12.3%$174,400 +12.3%
        2022$1,180 +1.5%$155,300 +11.6%
        2021$1,162 $139,200
        2020$1,162 -2.8%$139,200 -3.3%
        2019$1,195 $144,000
        2018$1,195 +70.4%$144,000
        2017$701 $144,000 -2.8%
        2016-- $148,200
        2015-- $148,200 -31.4%
        2011-- $216,000
        2010-- $216,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 23310

        Getting around

        15 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        33 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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