18 Tower Avenue

Closed 10/20/23
Closed 10/20/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,400,000
3 beds1,704 sqft$822/sqft
18 Tower Ave, Rye, NH 03870
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,454 sq ftLot Size
1955Year Built
$822/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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!

    Sold By The Aland Realty Group

    • Listed by: Judith Bodi • Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye
    Listing closed: 10/20/2023 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4968914

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.5%

    Rye, NH

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    Property Information for 18 Tower Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,065 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Zoning: GRE
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1955
    • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
    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

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    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

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    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

    —

    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
    Rye Junior High School
    		Public - 5 to 8
    Rye Elementary School
    		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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