Welcome to the Waterfront Estate "Rockhaven," the gracious historic stone mansion, an ideal family & entertaining home. Enjoy the sunrise over Chesapeake Bay & celebrate the dolphin show on the veranda from beneath Italian-artisan stone arches. Centrally located for a front-row seat on the James River, views of the Atlantic Ocean echo through every room. Fabulous 6 beds & 4.5 baths including a bonus media room or office that can double as a bedroom. Master suite w/ walk-in closet, jetted tub, separate shower, 2 balconies & washer/dryer. The most dramatic waterfront view in Hampton Roads from Portsmouth and Norfolk to the site of the battle of the Ironclads from your 100-foot wraparound veranda. Currently used as a Rec Room the "Ballroom" on the 3rd floor has a panoramic view of the ocean! The carriage house w/ its own mini-split heating & A/C over the heated garage includes 1 bed, full bath & kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer etc. Schedule your private tour TODAY!
Sold
$750,000
511 Chesapeake Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
6beds
5,364sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
-- sqft lot
$835,400 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$3,532 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 05, 2025 at 09:18am
Listed by:
Kim Elliot,
Triumph Realty,
Dennis Cushing,
Triumph Realty
Bought with:
Jennifer Quintanar
Triumph Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10567723

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: 220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate/LVP, Slate, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Sealed/Encapsulated Crawl Space,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Electric, Fireplace Gas-natural
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,364 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Att 2 Car, Garage Apt
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Inground Sprinkler, Irrigation Control, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Electric,Full,Other,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 303030210
- Zoning: R3
- Other equipment: Backup Generator, Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Stone
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newport News
- Subdivision: All Others Area 106
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability

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