$689,000
$31K PRICE DROP

521 Madison Ave Cape Charles, VA 23310

Estimated payment $4,002/month

Total Views 29,301
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,360 Sq Ft
$507 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Bayside
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts
  • Beach House
  • 2-minute walk to Cape Charles Historic District

About This Home

Coastal charm and good vibes characterized this fully furnished historic home with a sought after downtown location (some personal items not included). The home offers 3 bedrooms, including the rarely available first floor bedroom! The bunkroom can sleep 5 or 6. 2 full bathrooms, one on each floor. Upstairs owners closet has the potential to be another room. The plumbing, electric, roof, and hot water heater have been upgraded. Central heat and window units for air. Generous yard for cookout and electric available in the shed. Alley access available for off street parking.The park and tennis courts are around the corner.4 blocks to beach. Currently used as a vacation rental with full occupancy for the season. Great opportunity to have an income producing home this summer!

Listing Agent

Trina Veber

COLDWELL BANKER HARBOUR REALTY Brokerage Phone: 7573313255 Listed on: 05/06/2025

COLDWELL BANKER HARBOUR REALTY

Co-Listing Agent

Kathy Weiner

COLDWELL BANKER HARBOUR REALTY Brokerage Phone: 7573313255 License #0225181876

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,755

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 4,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 140
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Beach House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar
  • Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Kiptopeke Elementary School
  • Northampton Middle School
  • Northampton High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Bayside

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cape Charles Incorp. Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot J
  • $402,206 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,755

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0964
  • Lot Size: 30 x 140
  • Road Surface Type: paved
  • Water Body Name: Chesapeake Bay
  • Co List Office Phone: 757-331-3255
  • Subdivision Name: Cape Charles Incorp.
  • Directions: Route 13 South.Take right on Rt 184 (Stone Rd.) Travel 2 miles and take right on Fig Street. Continu e for 3 blocks and make left on Madison. Go 2 blocks and 521 is on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Beach House, Historical
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Historical
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • RoomBedroom1Level: First
  • Attribution Contact: 7573313255
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: First
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Living Area: 1360
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Double Pane Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Area, Bar
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: <.5 acre +/-
  • Waterfront Features: Water Access, Water Access-Public, Bayside, Access To Water
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Brick, Sheetrock
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s)
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier, Block
  • Other Structures: Shed/Barn
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Property Condition: 100 yrs +/-
  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle, Age Unknown, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Amps: 200
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Amenities
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kiptopeke
  • High School: Northampton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Northampton

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4200
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Book Number: LR190001280
  • Tax Lot: J
  • Tax Map Number: 83A1-05-J
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 402206

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,755 $402,200 $162,000 $240,200
2023 $2,507 $329,900 $148,800 $181,100
2022 $2,507 $329,900 $148,800 $181,100
2021 $1,762 $211,000 $84,400 $126,600
2020 $1,762 $211,000 $84,400 $126,600
2019 $981 $118,200 $62,200 $56,000
2018 $981 $118,200 $62,200 $56,000
2017 $841 $118,200 $62,200 $56,000
2016 $547 $101,300 $52,400 $48,900
2015 -- $101,300 $52,400 $48,900
2011 -- $160,800 $88,000 $72,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Price Changed $689,000 -4.3% $507 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $720,000 +220.0% $529 / Sq Ft
08/06/2019 08/06/19 Sold $225,000 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
07/07/2019 07/07/19 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2019 04/18/19 For Sale $225,000 -- $165 / Sq Ft
Source: Eastern Shore Association of REALTORS®

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $105,230 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $129,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Eastern Shore Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 64334

APN: 83A1-5-J

Virginia Northampton County Cape Charles 23310

521 Madison Ave, Cape Charles, VA

This home is located at 521 Madison Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310 and is currently priced at $689,000, approximately $506 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 521 Madison Ave is a home located in Northampton County with nearby schools including Northampton High School and Cape Charles Christian School.

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