20 Recreation Road

Closed 5/6/13
Closed 5/6/13
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$640,000
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3 beds2,526 sqft

20 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Description

Exciting contemporary architecture with character, open rooms and dramatic window detail make this home a dream for privacy seekers. Warm hardwood flooring and a soaring cathedral ceiling highlight the two story brick fireplace wall in the living room. Creative cooking is enjoyable in a well equipped kitchen centered by a granite island that invites casual dining. Imagine a candlelight dinner by the fireplace with a possible peek at the stars! Entertaining is easy with a wet bar and wine refrigerator...Exciting contemporary architecture with character, open rooms and dramatic window detail make this home a dream for privacy seekers. Warm hardwood flooring and a soaring cathedral ceiling highlight the two story brick fireplace wall in the living room. Creative cooking is enjoyable in a well equipped kitchen centered by a granite island that invites casual dining. Imagine a candlelight dinner by the fireplace with a possible peek at the stars! Entertaining is easy with a wet bar and wine refrigerator included in the custom cabinetry. Tranquil views from the office/study provide the perfect background for business or a quiet read. On the second floor, a spacious master suite includes a vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, walk-in closet and steam shower. Scenic Rye Harbor offers fishing boats and Ocean cruises while a sandy beach and walking trails are all minutes away. Imagine the joy of year round living by the sea in this magical location!
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.1 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$253/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Allan Rogers • Bentley By the Sea
Listing closed: 05/06/2013 12:00 AM
Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4148481

Sold By Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

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Property information

20 Recreation Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,161 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Lot Size: 1.10 AC / 47,916 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • City: Rye
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: Center of Rye south on Central Road left on Locke Road, left on Recreation Road.
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Map: 12
  • Zip Code: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

  • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,161.00
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • 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: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information

  • Lot: 076
  • Lot - Sqft: 47916.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1
  • Road Frontage Length: 150.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2366.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 160.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2526.0

Property and Assessments

  • Assessment Amount: $530,900
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Surveyed: No
  • Year Built: 1995

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Color: tan
  • Features - Exterior: Balcony, Deck, Fence - Invisible Pet, Patio
  • Roads: Dead End, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Down-Draft, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 4
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 2
  • Rooms - Total: 9
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Features - Interior: Cedar Closet, Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Kitchen Island, Primary BR w/ BA, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Total Stories: 1.75

Room Information

Room 1

  • Room Dimensions: 18x9.3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

  • Room Dimensions: 27x13
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

  • Room Type: Family Room

Room 5

  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study

Room 6

  • Room Type: Mudroom

Room 7

  • Room Dimensions: 21x13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 8

  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 10

  • Room Type: Foyer

Room 13

  • Room Dimensions: 15x12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other

Room 14

  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other

Property History

20 Recreation Road

DateEventPrice
May 6, 2013

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4148481

$640,000
Feb 14, 2013

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4148481

—
Apr 16, 2012

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4148481

$716,000
DateEventPrice
05/06/2013

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4148481

$640,000
02/14/2013

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4148481

—
04/16/2012

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4148481

$716,000

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

Public records

20 Recreation Road

Beds

3

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,558 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,558 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,226 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 20 Recreation Road

This home is within Rye School District.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 20 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870
$640,000
3
2,526
47,916
40 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870
$951,000
4
2,907
46,609
10 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870
–
4
4
3,018
43,996
55 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870
–
–
1.5
1,152
7,549,819
207 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870
$300,000
3
–
69,696
35 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870
$1,060,000
4
3,650
92,782

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