20 Recreation Road

Closed 5/6/13
Closed 5/6/13
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Last Sold Price
$640,000
3 beds2,526 sqft$253/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!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/06/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Allan Rogers • Bentley By the Sea

Sold By Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Property Details for 20 Recreation Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
4148481
Days on Market
290
Taxes
$6,161 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1995
Lot Size
1.10 AC / 47,916 SF
County
Rockingham County
Parking
Parking Spaces 2
Zoning
residential
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Building Information for 20 Recreation Road

Stories1Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size1.10 AC / 47,916 SF

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Property Information for 20 Recreation Road

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 for 20 Recreation Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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 for 20 Recreation Road

Taxable ValueLand$574,100Additions$426,100Total$1,000,200
Tax Record2025$8,372 ($698 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,558 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,558 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,226 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,996 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated2006ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:012 B:076

Schools near 20 Recreation Road

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

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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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