Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,155,000
4 beds2,825 sqft

15 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Single FamilyProperty Type
5.23 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$409/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Less than a mile from Rye Harbor and the Seacoast’s most beautiful sandy beaches, this charming Colonial is set back from the road and nestled on a lovely 5+ acre lot…a dream for privacy seekers! Venture down Recreation Road and you’ll find a playground, sports fields and walking trails which meander through the town forest. The home itself is brimming with natural light and tranquil views...especially in the open-concept kitchen, breakfast nook and family room! The main living area is ideal for...Less than a mile from Rye Harbor and the Seacoast’s most beautiful sandy beaches, this charming Colonial is set back from the road and nestled on a lovely 5+ acre lot…a dream for privacy seekers! Venture down Recreation Road and you’ll find a playground, sports fields and walking trails which meander through the town forest. The home itself is brimming with natural light and tranquil views...especially in the open-concept kitchen, breakfast nook and family room! The main living area is ideal for relaxing, entertaining and, with a first floor study, working from home. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, as well as 3 additional bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Other notable features include hardwood floors, wood fireplace, first floor laundry, two-car garage with storage loft above and automatic generator. Imagine being here for summer…with a sprawling yard for play, a private backyard patio for barbecues and a screened gazebo to enjoy family games! There’s so much to love about Rye, a small coastal town offering great quality of life and low taxes, just an hour north of Boston.

    Sold By Bean Group / Portsmouth

    • Listed by: Jennie Gallant • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
    • Listed by: Lynne Joyce • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
    Listing closed: 06/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4807180
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,395,000

    Avg days on market

    28

    Sale-to-list ratio

    93.2%

    Rye, NH

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    3,136
    Square Feet
    1.08
    Acres

    Location

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    30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $6,166

    Property Taxes

    $594

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    Property Information for 15 Recreation Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $7,128 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Zoning: SRES

    Building Information

    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1970
    • Lot Size: 5.23 AC / 227,818 SF

    Summary

    Location and General Information
    • City: Rye
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: Ocean Boulevard to Locke Road, right onto Recreation Road, first house on right.
    • Latitude: 43.001719307293207
    • Longitude: -70.759681373016377
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 12
    • Zip: 03870-2422
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $7,128.00
    • Tax Rate: 10.79%
    • 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: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gravel

    Property

    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Lot: 85
    • Lot - Sqft: 227819.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 5.23
    • Road Frontage Length: 173.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2825.0
    • 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: 5141.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2825.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 1014.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1302.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1970
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
    • Sewer: Private
    • Utilities: Gas - LP/Bottle

    Interior and Exterior Features

    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Features - Exterior: Balcony, Gazebo, Patio, Porch - Covered
    • Roads: Dead End, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump, Interior Access, Exterior Access
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 11
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Breakfast Nook, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Master Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Equipment: Satellite Dish, Generator - Standby
    • Features - Interior: Attic, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Skylight, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Hot Water
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2

    Room Information

    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 17 x 19.5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 19.5 x 16
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Breakfast Nook
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 16.5 x 11.5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 16.5 x 23.5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 14 x 10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 8 x 10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Laundry Room
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 5 x 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 18 x 13
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 16.5 x 13
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 11
    • Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: 8 x 4.5
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 14
    • Room Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.5
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full

    Property History for 15 Recreation Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 30, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #672209871

    $1,155,000
    —
    Jun 30, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4807180

    $1,155,000
    —
    May 28, 2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4807180

    —
    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/30/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #672209871

    $1,155,000
    06/30/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4807180

    $1,155,000
    05/28/2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4807180

    —

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

    Public Records for 15 Recreation Road

    Taxable Value

    Land

    $639,500

    Additions

    $1,532,800
    Total$2,172,300

    Tax Record

    2025

    $18,182 ($1,515 / month)

    Home Facts

    Beds

    5

    Baths

    4.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    4,579 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    4,579 SqFt

    Unfinished Basement SqFt

    1,302 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    227,819 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Year Built

    2021

    Year Renovated

    2022

    Zoning

    SRES

    County

    ROCKINGHAM

    APN

    RYEE M:012 B:085

    Schools near 15 Recreation Road

    This home is within Rye School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - PK to 4
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Rye Junior High School
    Public5 to 8

    Rye Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    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

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 15 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870
    $1,155,000
    4
    2,825
    227,818
    $339,000
    3
    2.5
    2,769
    34,848
    $1,700,000
    4
    4,915
    175,111
    $420,000
    –
    –
    –
    66,646
    $395,000
    4
    –
    43,560
    $360,000
    3
    1,144
    24,393

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