Off Market Jan 2026 for $1.6M

$1,684,402

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,990/mo

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7,249

sq ft

500 Fordsmere Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322

About this home

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind Tuscan-inspired estate in Chesapeake’s coveted Woodards Mill, a private four-acre sanctuary where luxury and resort-style living meet. Offered at $1,750,000, this property stands in a class of its own. The home features 7 bedrooms and 6 baths, including two primary suites great for multi-generational living, and a 7th bedroom currently serving as a media room. The exterior transports you with koi ponds lining the entry, complete with their own pump house, one even stocked with bass. Outdoor living is exceptional: a massive covered BBQ pavilion for gatherings, a resort-style pool with waterslide, and a lighted sports field ready for soccer, basketball, pickleball, or custom courts, and a batting cage. A private gym with sauna adds to the experience, and guests will love the independent two-bedroom guest house with full kitchen, living room with fireplace, laundry, and full bath.

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

3.94 acresLot Size

$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Betsy Thompson • The Agency

Bought with Betsy Thompson • The Agency

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•Source:REINMLS #10612805

Redfin Estimate

$1,684,402

$44K since sold in January 2026$132K since August

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This home's estimate is 58.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,099,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths3,583 sq ft
187 Hessian Loop, Chesapeake, VA 23322
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$935,000
B
5 beds5 baths5,766 sq ft
529 Fordsmere Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$1,183,138
C
6 beds5.5 baths4,136 sq ft
182 Hessian Loop, Chesapeake, VA 23322
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$1,221,155
D
7 beds5.5 baths4,700 sq ft
163 Hessian Loop, Chesapeake, VA 23322
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$979,890
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,560 sq ft
202 Hessian Loop, Chesapeake, VA 23322
SOLD JAN 29, 2026
$947,717
F
5 beds4 baths3,374 sq ft
186 Hessian Loop, Chesapeake, VA 23322

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$1,771/mo

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Market trends in 23322, VA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$599K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

2 days MoM

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22 MoM

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Sale history for 500 Fordsmere Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,960 (+8.2%)

$258,000 + $1,322,200

$1,580,200

2024

$14,751 (+12.6%)

$238,000 + $1,222,500

$1,460,500

2023

$13,095 (+5.3%)

$218,000 + $1,078,500

$1,296,500

2022

$12,433 (+17.4%)

$203,000 + $1,028,000

$1,231,000

2021

$10,587 (−3.2%)

$187,100 + $821,200

$1,008,300

2020

$10,934 (+0.2%)

$187,100 + $854,200

$1,041,300

2019

$10,917 (+4.6%)

$185,700 + $854,000

$1,039,700

2018

$10,434 (+23.2%)

$185,700 + $854,000

$1,039,700

2017

$8,471 (+21.0%)

$169,700 + $637,100

$806,800

2015

$7,001

$169,700 + $550,600

$720,300

2014

$7,001

$169,700 + $497,100

$666,800

2013

$7,001

$169,700 + $497,100

$666,800

2012

$7,001

$169,700 + $497,100

$666,800

Tax history for 500 Fordsmere Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,960 (+8.2%)

$258,000 + $1,322,200

$1,580,200

2024

$14,751 (+12.6%)

$238,000 + $1,222,500

$1,460,500

2023

$13,095 (+5.3%)

$218,000 + $1,078,500

$1,296,500

2022

$12,433 (+17.4%)

$203,000 + $1,028,000

$1,231,000

2021

$10,587 (−3.2%)

$187,100 + $821,200

$1,008,300

2020

$10,934 (+0.2%)

$187,100 + $854,200

$1,041,300

2019

$10,917 (+4.6%)

$185,700 + $854,000

$1,039,700

2018

$10,434 (+23.2%)

$185,700 + $854,000

$1,039,700

2017

$8,471 (+21.0%)

$169,700 + $637,100

$806,800

2015

$7,001

$169,700 + $550,600

$720,300

2014

$7,001

$169,700 + $497,100

$666,800

2013

$7,001

$169,700 + $497,100

$666,800

2012

$7,001

$169,700 + $497,100

$666,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.94 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,312

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Chesapeake

APN

0742002000090

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

A-1

Agricultural District

This district is created primarily for the protection of the agricultural industry and rural section of the city from the invasion of urban and suburban uses and to preserve agricultural lands, forest lands and open space in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the community. This district is not intended for major residential development; therefore, residential development and subdivisions for residential purposes in the A-1 agricultural district are prohibited except for minor subdivisions, as that term is defined in section 3-403 of this ordinance, preservation divisions, as that term is defined in section 10-201 of this ordinance, and conditional cluster developments approved in accordance with section 6-2200 et seq. of this ordinance.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Library
Police station
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland

Jun 5, 2018 • Final

Residential gas

Install a fuel tank and run a gas line to a cooking range.

Gas

Jun 4, 2018 • Final

Residential mechanical

Install a fuel tank and run a gas line to a cooking range.

Gas

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Garage Att 2 Car, Garage Det 2 Car, Driveway Spc

Interior

Virtual Tour

Appliances Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (Half): 2

Bedroom Information
Num Beds With Ensuite: 2

Room Information
Bedroom And Full Bathroom on 1st Floor
# of Rooms: 13
1st FBR, First Floor Master Bedroom, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Foyer, Loft, Master Bedroom with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Screened Porch, Spare Room, Sun Room, Utility Room

Interior Features
Equipment: Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Jetted Tub, Water Softener
# of Fireplaces: 2
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Fireplace Wood, Primary Sink-Double, Skylights

Exterior

Exterior Information
Exterior Features: Cul-De-Sac, Horses Allowed, Inground Sprinkler, Irrigation Control, Pump, Tennis Court, Well, Wooded
Exterior Siding: Brick, EIFS
Has Fence
Fence Description: Back Fenced, Partial, Rail
In Ground Pool
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Lot Information
Approximate Acres: 3.9400

Property Information
Property Type: Detached
Style: Contemp
Additional Structures: Guest House
Accessibility: Front-mounted Range Controls
Foundation Type: Crawl
Ownership Type: Simple
# of Stories: 2

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Type: Well
Water Heater Type: Electric

Location

Room 1 Information
Room Level: 1
Master Bedroom

Homeowners Association Information
Assoc Legal Name: N/A
HOA Assoc Legal Name: N/A
Assoc Mgmt Co: N/A
Fees Condo: 0
Fees POA Monthly: 0

School Information
Elementary School: Southeastern Elementary
Middle School: Hickory Middle
High School: Hickory

Location Information
Neighborhood Name: WOODARDS MILL
View Description: Wooded

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,312
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Chesapeake
APN: 0742002000090

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Southeastern Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Hickory Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Hickory High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Chesapeake, VA • 23322

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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5.1 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.60M – $1.94M

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Home values near 500 Fordsmere Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
505 Fordsmere Rd, Chesapeake, VA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3471 Sq. Ft.	$947,268
504 Fordsmere Rd, Chesapeake, VA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3907 Sq. Ft.	$1,255,539

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 Fordsmere Rd, Chesapeake, VA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 6245 Sq. Ft.	$1,506,017
305 Woodards Ford Rd, Chesapeake, VA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3308 Sq. Ft.	$846,070

Address	Redfin Estimate
508 Fordsmere Rd, Chesapeake, VA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3841 Sq. Ft.	$1,009,363
199 Hessian Loop, Chesapeake, VA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2514 Sq. Ft.	$909,682

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