16 Parsons Rd

Rye, NH 03870

$650,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
846 Sq. Ft.
$768 / Sq. Ft.
846
Sq. Ft.
$768
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/30/24
Closed 8/30/24

Description

"Locke Cottage" is a small but great space with convenient location to the Rye Beach coastline and downtown Portsmouth. There is a very small view of the Ocean during fall and winter from the second floor bedroom of this 848 Square foot cottage on a .20 acre lot on a quiet street. The first floor has original hardwood floors in the living room area surrounding the fireplace w/wood stove. Small kitchen, with working appliances and full bath. Sunroom/bedroom with closet and many windows for amazing..."Locke Cottage" is a small but great space with convenient location to the Rye Beach coastline and downtown Portsmouth. There is a very small view of the Ocean during fall and winter from the second floor bedroom of this 848 Square foot cottage on a .20 acre lot on a quiet street. The first floor has original hardwood floors in the living room area surrounding the fireplace w/wood stove. Small kitchen, with working appliances and full bath. Sunroom/bedroom with closet and many windows for amazing light. Deck area as you approach the side door w/small outdoor table and bench. Out back is a generator and shed. Side yard has a few blueberry bushes. Owned by the same family since 1978. Excellent cell phone reception area!
  1. Listed by Rosalie Andrews • Engel & Volkers Portsmouth • Cell: 603-566-9904

Sold By Engel & Volkers Portsmouth

Property Details for 16 Parsons Road

Zoning
residential
LISTING CLOSED: 08/30/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 16 Parsons Road

StatusClosed
MLS #5007125
Days on Market16
Taxes$4,294 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1951
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
CountyRockingham County
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Building Information for 16 Parsons Road

Stories1Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

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Property Information for 16 Parsons Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Rye
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: Ocean Blvd to Parsons Rd #16 is third house on left
  • Latitude: 43.033884000001002
  • Longitude: -70.720329000000007
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 231
  • Zip Code: 03870
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,294.00
  • Tax Rate: 8.57%
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • 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: No
  • Driveway: Dirt
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 000
  • Lot: 034
  • Lot - Sqft: 8712.0
  • Lot Features: Hilly
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Road Frontage Length: 75.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 846.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Appraiser
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 846.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 846.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $468,700
  • Assessment Year: 2023
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Fieldstone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: No
  • Year Built: 1951
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable, Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Internet: Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Grey
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior, Vertical Siding
  • Features - Exterior: Deck
  • Roads: Paved
  • Roof: Rolled, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove - Electric
  • Basement: No
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 4
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Equipment: Generator - Standby
  • Features - Interior: Wood Stove Insert
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Wood
  • Heating: Gas Heater, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5

Property History for 16 Parsons Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558126001

$650,000

+9.4% / yr

Aug 30, 2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5007125

$650,000—
Aug 14, 2024

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5007125

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558126001

$650,000

+9.4% / yr

08/30/2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5007125

$650,000
08/14/2024

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5007125

—

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Public Records for 16 Parsons Road

Taxable ValueLand$509,100Additions$66,800Total$575,900
Tax Record2025$4,820 ($402 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt846 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt846 SqFtStories2Lot Size28,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1997ZoningGRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:231 B:034

Schools near 16 Parsons Road

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

Rye Junior High School
Public5 to 8

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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