161 Wallis Road

Closed 6/11/21
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161 Wallis Rd, Rye, NH 03870

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Finally, a home that features all the charm & character of an antique home with the conveniences of modern day living. Fabulous location just a half mile to the beach & minutes to downtown Portsmouth! Original homestead of the Rand Family, this property has been lovingly maintained & improved by only the 3rd owners since 1725. You will appreciate the original features including wide pine floors, Kings Pine shiplap wainscoting, exposed beams & fireplaces. Open concept living spaces, updated systems,...Finally, a home that features all the charm & character of an antique home with the conveniences of modern day living. Fabulous location just a half mile to the beach & minutes to downtown Portsmouth! Original homestead of the Rand Family, this property has been lovingly maintained & improved by only the 3rd owners since 1725. You will appreciate the original features including wide pine floors, Kings Pine shiplap wainscoting, exposed beams & fireplaces. Open concept living spaces, updated systems, multiple home office options, home gym & first floor guest accommodations for today’s living. Country meets modern day kitchen with soapstone & butcher block counters, subway tile backsplash, professional grade Viking appliances, walk-in pantry plus a working fireplace with pellet stove insert. Sun drenched casual dining area with wet bar bridges the old & new & spills out onto the deck & patio perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Looking forward to larger gatherings? The vast family room with soaring ceiling, radiant heated floors, wood burning fireplace & loft is just the place with room for home entertainment & even a pool table! MBS has a new bath & finished 3rd floor provides more bedroom/office space. Need storage? The basement is huge plus enormous unfinished space over the oversized 2-car garage. The private yard has space to garden, play games or perhaps future pool? Outdoor shower is great for after the beach! The perfect place to live, play & work from home!
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.77 acresLot Size
1725Year Built
$386/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Liz Levey-Pruyn • RE/MAX Shoreline
Listing closed: 06/11/2021 12:00 AM
Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4854851

Sold By Keller Williams Coastal Realty

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Median sold price

$1,685,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

101.3%

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Property information

161 Wallis Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $9,342 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1725
  • Lot Size: 1.77 AC / 77,101 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Area Description: Suburban
  • City: Rye
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: From 1-A Ocean Boulevard to Wallis Road, home will be on the right. From Portsmouth take Sagamore Road to Wallis Road, home will be on the left.
  • Latitude: 43.024820469794001
  • Longitude: -70.743782186508199
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 019
  • Zip: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

  • Tax - Gross Amount: $9,341.83
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • 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: Circular, Gravel

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Property

Lot Information

  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 022
  • Lot - Sqft: 77101.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.77
  • Road Frontage Length: 205.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4272.0
  • 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: 4272.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4272.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Other, Poured Concrete, Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1725

Utilities

  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Cable Company: Consolidated
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Private
  • Utilities: Cable - Available

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Garden Space, Patio
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Full, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 4
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 2
  • Rooms - Total: 13
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Exercise Room, Level 1: Great Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Library, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Loft, Level 2: Master Bedroom
  • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Office/Study
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Equipment: Stove-Pellet
  • Features - Interior: Attic, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Kitchen Island, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Walk-in Pantry, Wet Bar, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Flooring: Softwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Pellet
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Radiant Floor
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2.5

Room Information

Room 1

  • Room Dimensions: 14.10 x 11.9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

  • Room Dimensions: 15.10 x 14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

  • Room Dimensions: 15.10 x 6.2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Sunroom

Room 4

  • Room Dimensions: 12.2 x 11.9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in

Room 5

  • Room Dimensions: 29.11 x 21
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Great Room

Room 6

  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 13.11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Loft

Room 7

  • Room Dimensions: 14.7 x 12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 8

  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 14.7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Exercise Room

Room 9

  • Room Dimensions: 16.3 x 13.10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom

Room 10

  • Room Dimensions: 16.3 x 14
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 11

  • Room Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 12

  • Room Dimensions: 19.8 x 15.11
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Office/Study

Room 13

  • Room Dimensions: 15.10 x 14.2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Library

Property History

161 Wallis Road

DateEventPrice
Jun 11, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1463459000

$1,650,000
Jun 11, 2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4854851

$1,650,000
May 21, 2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4854851

—
DateEventPrice
06/11/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1463459000

$1,650,000

+51.2% / yr

06/11/2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4854851

$1,650,000
05/21/2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4854851

—

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Public records

161 Wallis Road

Beds

4

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

4,112 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,112 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

2,280 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 161 Wallis Road

This home is within Rye School District.

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$1,650,000
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