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Last Sold Price
$860,000
4 beds2,910 sqft

1085 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Description

Built in 1829, this charming farmhouse was renovated down to the studs in 2017, but retains much of its aesthetic charm. Sitting proudly on stonewall lined Washington Road, the home is warm & inviting. A spacious, well appointed kitchen with granite countertops, shaker style cabinets, built-ins, large center island & adjoining breakfast nook is light and airy. Off the kitchen, french doors open to a family room or potential office space. Beautifully preserved wide pine floors adorn the dining room,...Built in 1829, this charming farmhouse was renovated down to the studs in 2017, but retains much of its aesthetic charm. Sitting proudly on stonewall lined Washington Road, the home is warm & inviting. A spacious, well appointed kitchen with granite countertops, shaker style cabinets, built-ins, large center island & adjoining breakfast nook is light and airy. Off the kitchen, french doors open to a family room or potential office space. Beautifully preserved wide pine floors adorn the dining room, living room and front foyer. An asymmetrical fieldstone fireplace handsomely accents the living room. The split level stairwell, with exposed brick opens to both the front hall and has access to well-proportioned bedrooms. Light flows throughout the bedrooms, each with their own unique accents including a walk in closet, exposed beams & brick. The 3/4 bath with double vanity serves the 3 front bedrooms with ease. The master suite is truly a private retreat with a sizable walk-in closet, full bath, double vanity, claw foot soaking tub & walk-in shower. A large window looks out onto the open fields behind the home. The 1.86 acre lot is a charming mixture of pastoral fields, gardens & landscaped areas for a variety of outdoor activities. The meticulously restored authentic Post and Beam barn has been upgraded with new foundation, heat, electricity & water; perfect for the car enthusiast. The possibilities are endless with this unique property in the beautiful coastal community of Rye!
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.86 acresLot Size
1829Year Built
$296/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Robyne Harrison • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Listing closed: 10/01/2020 12:00 AM
Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4822302

Sold By BHHS Verani Londonderry

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Avg days on market

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Property information

1085 Washington Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,218 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1829
  • Lot Size: 1.86 AC / 81,021 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • City: Rye
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: From US Rte 1 take Washington Road east past Dow Lane & Burnette Drive. Home is located on the left directly across from Independence Farm.
  • Latitude: 43.001945153674903
  • Longitude: -70.800319999999999
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 010
  • Zip: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

  • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,218.00
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Taxes TBD: No

School Information

  • School - High: Portsmouth High School
  • School - District: Rye
  • School - Elementary: Rye Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Rye Junior High School

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 4.00
  • Driveway: Circular, Dirt, Paved

Property

Lot Information

  • Block: 000
  • Lot: 047
  • Lot - Sqft: 81022.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.86
  • Road Frontage Length: 203.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2910.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 3632.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2910.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 722.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

  • Assessment Amount: $510,600
  • Assessment Year: 2019
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Fieldstone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1829

Utilities

  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Cable Company: Xfinity/Comcast
  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: 1250 Gallon
  • Utilities: Gas - LP/Bottle, Internet - Cable, Telephone Available

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Color: Tan
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Deck, Fence - Partial, Shed
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 10
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Breakfast Nook, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Master Bdm Suite
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Features - Interior: Cedar Closet, Dining Area, Fireplaces - 1, Master BR w/ BA
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

  • Room Dimensions: 6'0 x 8'3"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom

Room 2

  • Room Dimensions: 17'5" x 16'2"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Room 3

  • Room Dimensions: 6"7 x 14'5"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Breakfast Nook

Room 4

  • Room Dimensions: 10'9" x 16".0"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room

Room 5

  • Room Dimensions: 14'5" x 18'7"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room

Room 6

  • Room Dimensions: 14'4" x 16'0"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room

Room 7

  • Room Dimensions: 6'0" x 14'x2"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full

Room 8

  • Room Dimensions: 6'5" x 5'11"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Laundry Room

Room 9

  • Room Dimensions: 16'11" x 18'8"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: MBR Suite

Room 10

  • Room Dimensions: 17'2" x 7'0"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full

Room 11

  • Room Dimensions: 14'6" x 11'1"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 12

  • Room Dimensions: 14'5" x 13'9"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 13

  • Room Dimensions: 8'2" x 12'6"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 14

  • Room Dimensions: 4'8" x 12'2"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4

Room 15

  • Room Dimensions: 8'5" x 11'8"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Foyer

Property History

1085 Washington Road

DateEventPrice
Oct 1, 2020

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4822302

$860,000
Sep 28, 2020

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4822302

—
Aug 13, 2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4822302

$895,000
DateEventPrice
10/01/2020

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4822302

$860,000
09/28/2020

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4822302

—
08/13/2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4822302

$895,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

1085 Washington Road

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,896 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,896 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

722 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 1085 Washington Road

This home is within Rye School District.

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

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This home: 1085 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870
$860,000
4
2,910
81,021
$700,000
4
3,573
233,917
$460,000
3
1,008
23,958
$1,400,000
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