15 Recreation Road

Closed 6/30/20
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15 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 03870

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

Sold By Bean Group / Portsmouth

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Median sold price

$1,395,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

93.2%

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Property information

15 Recreation Road

Property Details

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

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

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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

15 Recreation Road

DateEventPrice
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

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DateEventPrice
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

—

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Public records

15 Recreation Road

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

Schools

Near 15 Recreation Road

This home is within Rye School District.

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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
193 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870
$339,000
3
2.5
2,769
34,848
25 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870
$1,700,000
4
4,915
175,111
299 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870
$420,000
–
–
–
66,646
171 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870
$395,000
4
–
43,560
199 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870
$360,000
3
1,144
24,393

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