Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,089 sqft
188 Little Bay Rd, Newington, NH 03801
Single FamilyProperty Type
11.5 acresLot Size
1760Year Built
$583/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This Waterfront Georgian style cape built in 1760 has been well maintained and well lived in for 258 years. The home has 3089 Sq. Ft of living area with 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 full 2- 3/4 and 1 half baths, as well as a full basement. This bucolic 11.5-acre waterfront property sits on a hill with 964 ft. of waterfront, offering panoramic views of Little Bay from the back of the property. The expansive back lawn down to a private beach. The front lawn offers expansive views of old growth hardwoods,...This Waterfront Georgian style cape built in 1760 has been well maintained and well lived in for 258 years. The home has 3089 Sq. Ft of living area with 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 full 2- 3/4 and 1 half baths, as well as a full basement. This bucolic 11.5-acre waterfront property sits on a hill with 964 ft. of waterfront, offering panoramic views of Little Bay from the back of the property. The expansive back lawn down to a private beach. The front lawn offers expansive views of old growth hardwoods, pines and serene acreage where deer and wild turkeys wander daily. A boat mooring is included with the property. Two fireplaces and hardwood floors welcome you to the 748 sq. ft. Great Room, with walk out French doors to a spacious patio facing west over the Great Bay offering great year-round sunsets. A third fireplace in the wood paneled library with built in bookshelves. There are three other bedrooms with Fireplaces. The upstairs bedrooms have dormer windows in the front and back of the house. The 1520 sq. ft. attached barn features the original timbers, lofts, and a large drive-in doors in the front driveway and ground level out back. A peaceful and private setting, with the advantage of being only 10 minutes to Portsmouth NH, and the bonus of low Newington NH taxes. This home is perfect for someone who's dreamed of living in an antique house and refurbishing or remodeling to meet the specific visions of home.

    Sold By Points East Properties

    • Listed by: Mark Devins • Keller Williams Coastal Realty
    Listing closed: 11/28/2018 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4712375

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    Property Information for 188 Little Bay Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $17,264 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Water Body Type: Bay
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: RES
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1760
    • Lot Size: 11.50 AC / 500,940 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Newington
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Latitude: 43.100344999999997
    • Longitude: -70.852125000000001
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 22
    • Zip: 03801
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $17,264.00
    • Tax Year: 2017
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Portsmouth High School
    • School - District: Portsmouth School District
    • School - Elementary: Newington Public School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Portsmouth Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 13
    • Lot: 13
    • Lot - Sqft: 500940.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 11.5
    • Road Frontage Length: 563.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3089.0
    • 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: 5741.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3089.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 2652.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    • Water Frontage Length: 964.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
    • Water Body Name- EX: Little Bay
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $1,897,100
    • Assessment Year: 2017
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Brick, Concrete, Granite, Slab - Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Water Body Restrictions: No
    • Year Built: 1760
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: 1500+ Gallon, Leach Field - Existing
    • Water Access Details: Beach Access, Deep Water Access
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 5
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 2
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Bedrooms - Total: 5
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Hot Water, Radiator
    • Cooling: Wall AC Units
    • Total Stories: 2

    Property History for 188 Little Bay Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 28, 2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #635505945

    $1,800,000—
    Nov 28, 2018

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4712375

    $1,800,000—
    Nov 28, 2018

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4712375

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    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/28/2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #635505945

    $1,800,000
    11/28/2018

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4712375

    $1,800,000
    11/28/2018

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4712375

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    Public Records for 188 Little Bay Road

    Taxable ValueLand$1,574,200Additions$520,300Total$2,094,500
    Tax Record2024$16,505 ($1,375 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,936 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,352 SqFtStories2Lot Size499,633 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1760Year Renovated1942ZoningRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNNWNG M:22 B:13 L:

    Schools near 188 Little Bay Road

    This home is within Newington School District.
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    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 6
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Newington Public School
    PublicK to 6

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