Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds846 sqft$768/sqft
16 Parsons Rd, Rye, NH 03870
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
1951Year Built
$768/sq ftPrice per sq ft

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!

    Sold By Engel & Volkers Portsmouth

    • Listed by: Rosalie Andrews • Engel & Volkers Portsmouth Cell: 603-566-9904
    Listing closed: 08/30/2024 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5007125

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    Principal and Interest

    $3,304

    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 16 Parsons Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,294 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Zoning: residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1951
    • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
    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
    • 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
    Public - PK to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Rye Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    Rye Junior High School
    Public5 to 8

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