7-bed, 8-bath single-family home in Wythe

Active$2,600,000

MLS® Listing#2621280 · Single Family Residence · Listed Aug 3, 2026

1500 Chesapeake Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661

Wythe · Hampton County

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7Beds

8Baths

7,900Sq Ft

1900Year built

1.23Acre lot

2Garage

Description

One of Hampton's most treasured waterfront estates, 1500 Chesapeake Avenue offers a rare opportunity to own a historic landmark overlooking Hampton Roads Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. Originally built in 1900 by Hampton entrepreneur Captain John C. Robinson and later known as the Dorothy Rouse-Bottom Estate, this remarkable residence has been meticulously restored while preserving its timeless craftsmanship and architectural character. Set on approximately 1.23 landscaped acres, the home offers nearly 8,000 square feet of living space, including a private guest suite above the detached garage with a full bath and an additional half bath below. Featuring seven bedrooms, six full and two half baths, and additional first-level flex rooms ideal for guests, offices, or multi-generational living, the home showcases grand formal rooms, exceptional millwork, original moldings, stained glass, elegant lighting, soaring ceilings, and five working fireplaces. Beautifully updated bathrooms complement the historic character, while the gourmet kitchen features an iconic Aga range, Smallbone English cabinetry, premium appliances, a butler's pantry, and abundant natural light. The lower level provides recreation space, storage, and direct access to a private waterfront fitness room or flex space connected by a breezeway. Outside, English-inspired gardens, brick walkways, wrought iron fencing, fountains, an expansive covered porch with panoramic harbor views, and a commercial-scale pier with an enclosed Tidetamer boat lift and dual 10,000-pound lifts create an extraordinary waterfront setting. Ideally located along historic Chesapeake Avenue near Fort Monroe, Hampton University, downtown Hampton, marinas, and waterfront dining, this legacy estate is one of Coastal Virginia's most admired waterfront homes.

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Property information

Property type: Residential
Sub-type: Single Family Residence
Year built: 1900
Living area: 7,900 Sq Ft
Lot size: 1.23 acres
Garage spaces: 2
Annual taxes (2025): $20,339
Price / Sq Ft: $329
Days on market: 82
Stories: 4

Features

Interior: Beamed Ceilings · Bookcases · Built-in Features · Granite Counters
Appliances: Cooktop · Double Oven · Dryer · Dishwasher
Cooling: Central Air · Zoned
Heating: Radiant · Forced Air · Natural Gas · Zoned
Flooring: Carpet · Ceramic Tile · Wood
Parking: Circular Driveway · Driveway · Detached · Garage
Fireplace: Gas
Patio: Rear Porch · Patio · Deck · Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Lot: Level · Waterfront

$2,600,000List price

7Beds

8Baths

7,900Sq Ft

1900Year built

1.23Acre lot

2Garage

4Stories

11 weeks agoOn market

$2,600,000

1500 Chesapeake Avenue

Hampton, VA 23661

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EXIT Mid-Rivers RealtyColonial Beach, VACall

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Property Information

Property type: Residential
Sub-type: Single Family Residence
Style: Colonial, Victorian
Year built: 1900
Stories: 4
Living area: 7,900 Sq Ft
Lot size: 1.23 acres
Garage spaces: 2
Ownership: Individuals
Days on market: 82
MLS^® Listing#: 2621280

Property Features

Interior: Beamed Ceilings · Bookcases · Built-in Features · Granite Counters · High Ceilings · Kitchen Island · Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior: Dock · Storage
Appliances: Cooktop · Double Oven · Dryer · Dishwasher · Disposal · Gas Water Heater · Microwave · Oven · Refrigerator · Washer · Gas Cooktop
Cooling: Central Air · Zoned
Heating: Radiant · Forced Air · Natural Gas · Zoned
Flooring: Carpet · Ceramic Tile · Wood
Fireplace: Gas
Basement: Crawl Space · Full · Walk-Out Access
Pool: None
Parking: Circular Driveway · Driveway · Detached · Garage · Garage Door Opener · Off Street · Paved
Patio: Rear Porch · Patio · Deck · Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Lot features: Level · Waterfront
Construction: Brick · Frame · Wood Siding
Roof: Slate
Windows: Bay Window(s)
Other structures: Garage(s) · Shed(s) · Guest House
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water source: Public

Schools

Elementary: Hunter B. Andrews
Middle: C. Alton Lindsay
High: Hampton

Financial Details

Annual taxes: $20,339Tax year 2025
Assessed value: $1,784,100
Parcel number: 1005059

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Listing Courtesy: Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville - johnmartin@srmfre.com

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Last Updated: 2026-08-03

Hampton Market Statistics

How this home compares to 467 active listings in Hampton, VA

	Hampton median	This listing
Median listing price	$320,000	$2,600,000
Median days on market	40	82
Median Sq Ft	1,638	7,900
Median price / Sq Ft	$199	$329

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Hampton, VA.

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