18 Tower Avenue

Closed 10/20/23

Last Sold Price

$1,400,000

3 beds2 baths1,704 sqft$822/sqft

18 Tower Ave, Rye, NH 03870

Description

Welcome to 18 Tower Avenue, Rye! Charming coastal inspired Nantucket style modified cape nestled on a dead- end street is within walking distance to the ocean. This three bedroom, 1 and 3/4 bath with a two- car attached garage has it all! Inviting mudroom entry, formal dining room, first floor office and the state-of-the art kitchen was completely renovated in 2016 with no expense spared! Appliances include Jenn-Air refrigerator and microwave, 5 burner Thermador gas stove and oven, and Thermador...Welcome to 18 Tower Avenue, Rye! Charming coastal inspired Nantucket style modified cape nestled on a dead- end street is within walking distance to the ocean. This three bedroom, 1 and 3/4 bath with a two- car attached garage has it all! Inviting mudroom entry, formal dining room, first floor office and the state-of-the art kitchen was completely renovated in 2016 with no expense spared! Appliances include Jenn-Air refrigerator and microwave, 5 burner Thermador gas stove and oven, and Thermador dishwasher. Showcase easy close cabinetry, new Anderson windows, and new hardwood flooring. The open floor layout gives you a sense of an open airy feel. The expansive living room features a wood burning fireplace and an exterior door for future expansion to the side yard. There are two bedrooms on the first floor with a full bath. Upstairs features a large bedroom suite with two double closets, 3/4 bath and two skylights. Other updates include replacement windows for first floor bedrooms and bath, new interior doors, exterior doors and sliders. Newer furnace, roof, portable generator, brick patio and deck, hot water heater, security system and much more! This impressive, enchanting property with town water and town sewer is located in an ideal location with tranquil privacy and lush plantings, yet close to all that the beach has to offer! Ready for a coastal lifestyle you have always dreamed of? Enjoy your own piece of paradise!

LISTING CLOSED: 10/20/2023 12:00 AM

Listed by Judith Bodi • Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Sold By The Aland Realty Group

Property Details for 18 Tower Avenue

Status

Closed

MLS #

4968914

Days on Market

Taxes

$6,065 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family

Year Built

1955

Lot Size

0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

County

Rockingham County

Zoning

GRE

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Building Information for 18 Tower Avenue

Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

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$7,621 per month

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Principal and Interest

$7,116

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 18 Tower Avenue

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Rye
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: North on Ocean Boulevard/ Route 1A to left onto Gray Court. At the end of Gray Court, Tower Avenue is across the street. The property is the last home on the left/dead end street. Sign on the property.
Latitude: 42.991009000000020
Longitude: -70.765348050262460
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Avenue
Map: 081
Zip Code: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $6,065.00
Tax Year: 2023

Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: Portsmouth High School
School - District: Rye City School District

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: 066
Lot: 000

Lot - Sqft: 10454.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Road Frontage Length: 102.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1704.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Appraiser
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Assessor
Square Feet Apx Total: 1704.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1704.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Assessor

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Flood Zone: No
Foundation: Block, Concrete
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1955

Utilities

Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready
Sewer: Public

Utilities: Cable - Available, High Speed Intrnt -Avail

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Beige
Features - Exterior: Deck, Patio

Roads: Dead End, Paved, Public
Roof: Shingle - Architectural

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Exhaust Fan
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Exterior Access, Stairs - Basement
Baths - Total: 2
Baths - Full: 1
Half Baths: 0
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 1
Rooms - Total: 7
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
Bedrooms - Total: 3
Equipment: Dehumidifier, Smoke Detector, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired, Generator - Portable
Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen Island, Laundry Hook-ups, Skylight, Window Treatment, Laundry - Basement
Flooring: Carpet, Slate/Stone, Wood
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling: None, Wall AC Units
Total Stories: 1.25

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 2

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in

Room 3

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Office/Study

Room 5

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 7

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom with Bath

Property History for 18 Tower Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 20, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1520633524	$1,400,000	+5.7% / yr
Oct 20, 2023	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4968914	$1,400,000	—
Sep 20, 2023	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4968914		—
Sep 18, 2023	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4968914		—
Sep 7, 2023	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4968914	$1,425,000	—
Oct 5, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285538637	$485,000	+12.7% / yr
Nov 27, 1996	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285537517	$190,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/20/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1520633524	$1,400,000 +5.7% / yr
10/20/2023	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4968914	$1,400,000
09/20/2023	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4968914	—
09/18/2023	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4968914	—
09/07/2023	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4968914	$1,425,000
10/05/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285538637	$485,000 +12.7% / yr
11/27/1996	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285537517	$190,000

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

Public Records for 18 Tower Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$613,000Additions$257,100Total$870,100

Tax Record2025$7,283 ($607 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,552 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,552 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,066 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,454 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1997ZoningGRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:081 B:066

Schools near 18 Tower Avenue

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	1.6 mi
9/10	Rye Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	2.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rye Junior High School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	1.6 mi
9/10	Rye Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	2.6 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 18 Tower Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$1,400,000	3	2	1,704	10,454
17 Alder Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$1,112,533	3	3	3,218	38,333
12 Tower Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	–	4	3	1,867	12,632
15 Tower Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$110,000	2	2.5	1,336	5,227
11 Alder Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	–	2	1	1,234	29,185
6 Tower Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$599,000	3	2	1,895	4,791
62 Cable Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,090,000	4	2	2,203	53,579
51 Pine Street, Rye, NH 03870	–	4	3	2,914	32,670
47 Pine Street, Rye, NH 03870	–	4	2.5	1,952	33,541
8 Alder Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$675,000	2	3	2,276	25,700
15 Big Rock Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2.5	2,891	16,988
56 Cable Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,900,000	3	4	2,156	10,018
68 Cable Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	–	–	–	4,646
11 Big Rock Road, Rye, NH 03870	$890,000	3	2	1,810	18,730
27 Oak Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$239,000	2	–	–	5,227
52 Cable Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	4	2.5	3,485	25,265

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