161 Wallis Road

Closed 6/11/21
Closed 6/11/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,650,000
4 beds4,272 sqft$386/sqft
161 Wallis Rd, Rye, NH 03870
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.77 acresLot Size
1725Year Built
$386/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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!

    Sold By Keller Williams Coastal Realty

    • Listed by: Liz Levey-Pruyn • RE/MAX Shoreline
    Listing closed: 06/11/2021 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4854851
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    Property Information for 161 Wallis Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $9,342 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage
    • Zoning: GRE
    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
    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 for 161 Wallis Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 11, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1463459000

    		$1,650,000

    +51.2% / yr

    Jun 11, 2021

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4854851

    		$1,650,000—
    May 21, 2021

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4854851

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    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

    —

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

    Public Records for 161 Wallis Road

    Taxable ValueLand$463,800Additions$1,217,200Total$1,681,000
    Tax Record2025$14,070 ($1,172 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,112 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,112 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,280 SqFtStories2Lot Size77,101 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1725Year Renovated1997ZoningGRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:019 B:022

    Schools near 161 Wallis 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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