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3 beds3,374 sqft$227/sqft
18 Fern Ave, Rye, NH 03870
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.9 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$227/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled in the woods in Rye, this unique custom designed 3 bedroom cape is full of character and charm. Beautiful exposed beams and extraordinarily wide pine floors throughout the first floor that has three fireplaces reflects excellence in design and construction. Separate 32 x 24 barn with attached workshop/office within a few steps.Nestled in the woods in Rye, this unique custom designed 3 bedroom cape is full of character and charm. Beautiful exposed beams and extraordinarily wide pine floors throughout the first floor that has three fireplaces reflects excellence in design and construction. Separate 32 x 24 barn with attached workshop/office within a few steps.

    Sold By Stoney Knoll Realty

    • Listed by: May Soucie • Bentley By the Sea
    Listing closed: 01/23/2010 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 2789621

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Location

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    $3,899

    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 18 Fern Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,839 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Parking Spaces 3
    • Zoning: residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1987
    • Lot Size: 1.90 AC / 82,764 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Rye
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: Route 1 to Washington Road. Right onto Fern. Look for granite posts on left.
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Map: 11
    • Zip: 03870
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,838.71
    • Tax Year: 2008
    • 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: 3.00
    • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot: 109
    • Lot - Sqft: 82764.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 1.9
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3374.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3374.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1987
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Leach Field, Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom
    • Features - Exterior: Barn, Deck, Outbuilding, Porch
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Wood, Slate
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 4
    • Baths - Full: 3
    • Half Baths: 1
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Security System, Sprinkler System
    • Features - Interior: Central Vacuum, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace - Wood, Master BR w/ BA, Skylight, Walk-in Pantry, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Oil, Wood
    • Heating: Baseboard, Multi Zone, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: Multi Zone
    • Total Stories: 1.5
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 24 x 13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 21 x 14
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 23 x 15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 20 x 13
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Type: Mudroom
    Room 6
    • Room Type: Library
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 21 x 15
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 25 x 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 20 x 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 14
    • Room Dimensions: 30 x 14
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 17
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 18
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 19
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2

    Property History for 18 Fern Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 25, 2010

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #285540268

    $767,000
    Jan 23, 2010

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #2789621

    $767,000
    Jan 14, 2010

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #2789621

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/25/2010

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #285540268

    $767,000
    01/23/2010

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #2789621

    $767,000
    01/14/2010

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #2789621

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

    Public Records for 18 Fern Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$474,100Additions$609,600Total$1,083,700
    Tax Record2025$9,071 ($756 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,374 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,374 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,610 SqFtStories2Lot Size82,764 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated2006ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:011 B:109

    Schools near 18 Fern Avenue

    This home is within Rye School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - PK to 4
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Rye Junior High School
    Public5 to 8

    Rye Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    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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    Nearby home values

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    This home: 18 Fern Avenue, Rye, NH 03870
    $767,000
    3
    3,374
    82,764
    5
    3.5
    2,544
    78,844
    $248,000
    4
    3
    3,264
    74,488
    3
    2
    1,383
    82,328
    4
    3.5
    3,638
    69,696
    $2,667
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    77,972

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