A rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind estate set on approximately 3 wooded acres in Woodards Mill. This expansive residence offers 15 total rooms with cathedral ceilings, skylights, a wood-burning fireplace, and generous living spaces throughout. The main level features a first-floor primary suite with three closets and a spa-style bath, a grand dining room, and a striking two-story marble foyer with a sweeping staircase. The layout includes multiple flexible living areas, including a finished room over the garage and additional private suites great for extended living or guest accommodations. Recent improvements include a new roof. Outside, enjoy a 10-ft deep in-ground pool with a new pool liner, deck, and screened gazebo, creating a true retreat setting. A detached 4-car garage and multiple living quarters (sqft not included in house sqft) Zoned for horses and located near shopping, dining, and major access routes. A truly unique property offering space, versatility, and privacy.
Under contract
Price cut: $50K (5/28)
$1,250,000
521 Woodards Ford Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
6beds
6,713sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
3 Acres Lot
$1,226,300 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceFirst-floor primary suiteGenerous living spaces throughoutScreened gazeboCathedral ceilingsSweeping staircaseGrand dining room
- 55 days |
- 1,934 |
- 130 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Betsy Thompson,
The Agency 757-355-5444
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10632260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Primary Sink-Double, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Marble, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,713 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Att 2 Car, Garage Det 3+ Car, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Inground Sprinkler, Irrigation Control
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Features: Horses Allowed, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0732004000080
- Zoning: A1
- Other equipment: Attic Fan, Backup Generator, Generator Hookup, Pump
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, EIFS
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Woodards Mill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chesapeake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,396,500
- Annual tax amount: $13,031
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
Estimated market value
$1,226,300
$1.16M - $1.29M
$5,244/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,105 +8.2% | $1,396,500 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $13,031 +12.3% | $1,290,200 +12.3% |
| 2023 | $11,605 +0.4% | $1,149,000 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $11,557 +22.4% | $1,100,700 +22.4% |
| 2021 | $9,443 | $899,300 -1.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $910,200 -2.1% |
| 2019 | $9,759 -4.5% | $929,400 -4.5% |
| 2018 | $10,217 +6.2% | $973,000 +6.2% |
| 2017 | $9,624 0% | $916,600 |
| 2016 | $9,624 +5.2% | $916,600 +5.2% |
| 2015 | $9,149 | $871,300 |
| 2014 | $9,149 +0.1% | $871,300 +0.1% |
| 2013 | $9,135 | $870,000 |
| 2012 | $9,135 -3.3% | $870,000 -3.3% |
| 2011 | $9,450 -3.2% | $900,000 -3.2% |
| 2010 | $9,765 -5.3% | $930,000 -5.3% |
| 2009 | $10,316 -7.1% | $982,500 -7.1% |
| 2008 | $11,108 -0.2% | $1,057,900 +0.7% |
| 2007 | $11,133 +0.1% | $1,050,300 +4.8% |
| 2006 | $11,124 +17% | $1,002,200 +34.9% |
| 2004 | $9,508 +8.8% | $742,800 +8.8% |
| 2003 | $8,737 +7.2% | $682,600 +7.2% |
| 2002 | $8,151 +1.6% | $636,800 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $8,024 | $626,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Great Bridge East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Southeastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Hickory Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Hickory High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southeastern Elementary
- Middle: Hickory Middle
- High: Hickory
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- Virginia
- Chesapeake City
- Chesapeake
- 23322
- Great Bridge East
- 521 Woodards Ford Rd
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