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    • $625,000

    521 Madison Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310

    3beds
    1,360sqft
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    $3,768/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1935
    4,200 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $460/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Quaint historic beach houseOutdoor showerConvenient first floor bedroom
    Welcome to this quaint historic beach house located in the heart of Cape Charles one of Virginia's most beloved and beautifully preserved coastal towns. Home features original pine flooring adding character throughout. Family room & dining area are open to kitchen perfect for gatherings & entertaining. Full bath on first floor and a convenient first floor bedroom. Second floor offers two additional bedrooms and full bath, plus an extra room currently used for storage ideal for expansion. Alleyway access providing added convenience for parking, spacious yard offering outdoor living for summer barbecues, gatherings around the firepit, or perhaps a special flower garden. Outdoor shower, new deck to enjoy quiet mornings with coffee, or evenings under the stars. Golf cart friendly town making it an easy ride to the beach, shops, and local eateries. Currently operating as a successful vacation rental, the property already generates income making it excellent opportunity for investors looking for a turnkey rental or ideal for the buyer seeking a family vacation retreat. Golf cart & furnishings convey, excluding a few personal items.
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    Listed by:

    Betty Ann Latimer, Gri, Abr 757-615-2683,

    Coastal Shore Real Estate - Cape Charles 757-331-2500

    Source: Eastern Shore AOR,MLS#: 71480MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Dining room
      • Features: Dining Area, Bar
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Electric
      Cooling
      • Has cooling: Yes
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • 1st Floor Bedroom
      • Doors: Insulated Doors
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows
      • Attic: Storage
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,360
      • Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: No Garage
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
      • Waterfront features: Access To Water
      • Body of water: Chesapeake Bay
      Lot
      • Size: 4,200 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 30 x 140
      • Features: <.5 acre +/-
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed/Barn
      • Parcel number: 083A10500000000J

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Beach House
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding, Asbestos
      • Foundation: Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier, Block
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • 50-100 yrs +/-
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1935

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Community Amenities
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Cape Charles Incorp.
      Location
      • Region: Cape Charles

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $460/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $402,200
      • Annual tax amount: $2,755
      • Date on market: 5/21/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/21/2026Listed for sale$625,000-9.3%$460/sqft
        Source: Eastern Shore AOR #71480 Report a problem
        8/21/2025Listing removed$689,000$507/sqft
        Source: Eastern Shore AOR #64334 Report a problem
        5/19/2025Price change$689,000-4.3%$507/sqft
        Source: Eastern Shore AOR #64334 Report a problem
        5/6/2025Listed for sale$720,000$529/sqft
        Source: Eastern Shore AOR #64334 Report a problem
        4/24/2025Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/23/2025Listed for sale$720,000+220%$529/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/8/2019Sold$225,000-13.1%$165/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/12/2019Pending sale$259,000$190/sqft
        Source: CHESAPEAKE PROPERTIES #49652 Report a problem
        6/26/2019Price change$259,000-3.7%$190/sqft
        Source: CHESAPEAKE PROPERTIES #49652 Report a problem
        4/18/2019Listed for sale$269,000$198/sqft
        Source: CHESAPEAKE PROPERTIES #49652 Report a problem
        9/2/2018Listing removed$850$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/1/2018Listed for rent$850$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$2,755 +9.9%$402,200 +21.9%
        2023$2,507 $329,900
        2022$2,507 +42.3%$329,900 +56.4%
        2021$1,762 $211,000
        2020$1,762 +79.6%$211,000 +78.5%
        2019$981 $118,200
        2018$981 +95.4%$118,200
        2017$502 -8.2%$118,200 +16.7%
        2016$547 $101,300
        2015$547 $101,300 -37%
        2011-- $160,800
        2010-- $160,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 23310

        Getting around

        56 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        44 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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