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. 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.
Contingent
$425,000
16366 Courthouse Rd, Cape Charles, VA 23310
4beds
2,496sqft
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
- 45 days
- 796
- 54
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kimberley M. Starr 757-635-0711,
CHESAPEAKE PROPERTIES 757-331-8100
Source: Eastern Shore AOR,MLS#: 71905
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
Video & virtual tour
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
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Contingent | $425,000$170/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+183.3%$170/sqft |
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| 11/17/2020 | Sold | $150,000-33.3%$60/sqft |
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| 8/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $225,000$90/sqft |
Source: CHESAPEAKE PROPERTIES #52282 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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