172 Washington Road

Closed 8/5/22

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,325,000

3 beds3 baths2,362 sqft

172 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.82 acresLot Size

1950Year Built

$561/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

As it gently meanders from the center of town to the Ocean at Foss Beach, Washington Rd. is often described as the most charming street in Rye. Lined with antique colonials, farmhouses and classic capes...it is the quintessential New England location! And just 1/2 mile from the beach, sits this beautifully sited 1950s cape, surrounded by stone walls and mature landscaping. Lovingly maintained and updated for the last 30 years, it's time for the next owner to enjoy its sun-filled family room, charming...As it gently meanders from the center of town to the Ocean at Foss Beach, Washington Rd. is often described as the most charming street in Rye. Lined with antique colonials, farmhouses and classic capes...it is the quintessential New England location! And just 1/2 mile from the beach, sits this beautifully sited 1950s cape, surrounded by stone walls and mature landscaping. Lovingly maintained and updated for the last 30 years, it's time for the next owner to enjoy its sun-filled family room, charming screened porch and private brick patio. Family Holidays were enjoyed here, as generations spread out into the fireplaced LR, Formal DR and eat-in Kitchen overlooking the walls of windows in the FR. Some may even have settled into the private, bookshelf-lined Den to catch a few minutes of the Game! Upstairs there are 2 good-sized guest rooms that share a bath and the Primary Suite that has been upgraded with multiple closets and an updated bath with a large shower. From the road, the stone walls and beautiful landscaping frame the picture-perfect front entry, and the very private rear patio leads to an expansive backyard with lush lawns and towering trees! Just a short walk or bike ride to the end of Washington Rd., where locals enjoy the quieter Foss Beach. A rare opportunity to live in Rye and enjoy all the benefits of a smaller community - but still have easy access to dinner, theater and shopping in Portsmouth! It doesn't get much better than this!

Sold By Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty

Listed by: Barbara Shea-Smucker • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Listed by: Jenifer Parker • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty

Listing closed: 08/05/2022 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4913503

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Square Feet: 0.69
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Property Information for 172 Washington Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,482 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Zoning: Res

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.82 AC / 35,675 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Rye
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: From the center of Rye head East out Washington Rd. and take the right fork to stay on Washington. Shortly after Libby Lane, start watching for 172 on the right hand side. Beige with stone walls in front.
Latitude: 43.013347327074555
Longitude: -70.751103000000001
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 17
Zip Code: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $5,482.00
Tax Year: 2022

Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: Portsmouth High School
School - Elementary: Rye Elementary School

School - Middle/Jr: Rye Junior High School

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 2.00

Driveway: Paved

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Property

Lot Information

Block: 0
Lot: 018

Lot - Sqft: 35676.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.819
Road Frontage Length: 130.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2362.0
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: 3306.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2362.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 944.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Concrete
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1950

Utilities

Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists, Private

Utilities: Internet - Cable

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Tan
Roads: Public

Roof: Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Concrete, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Stairs - Basement
Baths - Total: 3
Baths - Full: 1
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 1
Rooms - Total: 8
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste
Bedrooms - Total: 3
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 11 x 24
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 11 x 11.5
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 11 x 17
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 12 x 20
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Family Room

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 9 x 13
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Den

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 12 x 16 +
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Primary BR Suite

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 11 x 16
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 10 x 11
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 172 Washington Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 8, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1495574183	$1,325,000	—
Aug 5, 2022	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4913503	$1,325,000	—
Jun 5, 2022	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4913503	—	—
Jun 2, 2022	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4913503	$1,095,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/08/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1495574183	$1,325,000
08/05/2022	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4913503	$1,325,000
06/05/2022	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4913503	—
06/02/2022	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4913503	$1,095,000

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

Public Records for 172 Washington Road

Taxable Value

Land

$453,000

Additions

$441,600

Total$894,600

Tax Record

2025

$7,488 ($624 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,362 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,362 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

944 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

35,719 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1950

Year Renovated

2002

Zoning

SRES

County

ROCKINGHAM

APN

RYEE M:017 B:018

Schools near 172 Washington Road

This home is within Rye School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Rye Junior High School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	1.0 mi
9/10	Rye Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	1.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rye Junior High School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	1.0 mi
9/10	Rye Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	1.1 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 172 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,325,000	3	3	2,362	35,675
168 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2.5	1,184	20,909
186 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	$430,000	3	3	1,927	36,154
162 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	$708,600	3	2	2,814	509,651
154 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	$675,000	4	3	2,464	30,492
192 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	$650,000	4	2.5	3,235	33,977
155 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	1.5	1,987	15,682
195 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2	2,198	15,246
206 Washington, Rye, NH 03870	$743,000	3	3	2,541	56,192
144 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	$540,000	4	3	2,006	39,639
206 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	$743,000	4	3.5	3,849	56,192
207 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	$405,000	2	1	1,360	25,264
140 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	–	3.5	3,214	36,590
139 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2	1,515	17,860
189 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	$530,000	3	3	1,916	211,266
136 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2.5	1,727	23,958

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