229 Wallis Road

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Last Sold Price

$3,690,000

4 beds4 baths5,332 sqft$692/sqft

229 Wallis Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Description

Spectacular private compound in an idyllic Rye setting offered for sale for the first time. Enter into your own world of tranquility and seclusion while only 3/4 of a mile to the Atlantic Ocean. This exquisite, custom-built home is nestled on 6.95 wooded acres within walking distance of Pirate's Cove Beach. The captivating grounds feature a heated in-ground pool, a pool house with 1/2 bath, an oversized multi-purpose sports court, and a detached 3-car carriage house. Inside you will be mesmerized...Spectacular private compound in an idyllic Rye setting offered for sale for the first time. Enter into your own world of tranquility and seclusion while only 3/4 of a mile to the Atlantic Ocean. This exquisite, custom-built home is nestled on 6.95 wooded acres within walking distance of Pirate's Cove Beach. The captivating grounds feature a heated in-ground pool, a pool house with 1/2 bath, an oversized multi-purpose sports court, and a detached 3-car carriage house. Inside you will be mesmerized by the fine detail of craftsmanship, soaring 10' ceilings, and sun-filled rooms. Perfect for entertaining, the spacious kitchen has both an island and breakfast bar, beautiful custom cabinetry, and French doors to the outdoor oasis. The grand primary bedroom suite features a gas fireplace, oversized bath, walk-in closet, and stunning views of the backyard. Additional amenities include 2 separate office/study spaces, a spacious 2nd-floor playroom/media room, and a finished lower-level workout/craft space. Enjoy low Rye property taxes while being close to the beach and only a short drive or bike ride to vibrant downtown Portsmouth. This a a very rare property offering and an unprecedented parcel of land by the Sea. Please be sure to watch the attached video tour. It's magical...

LISTING CLOSED: 07/01/2024 12:00 AM

Listed by Susan Haberstroh • BHHS Verani Seacoast • Cell: 603-661-0022

Sold By Duston Leddy Real Estate

Property Details for 229 Wallis Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

4998823

Days on Market

Taxes

$19,167 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family

Year Built

1998

Lot Size

6.95 AC / 302,742 SF

County

Rockingham County

Parking

Auto Open, Direct Entry, Storage Above, Driveway, Parking Spaces 6+, Paved, EV Charging Station(s)

Zoning

Residential

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Building Information for 229 Wallis Road

Stories3Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size6.95 AC / 302,742 SF

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$20,353 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,756

Property Taxes

$1,597

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Property Information for 229 Wallis Road

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Rye
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: Ocean Boulevard to Wallis Road, the property is 3/4m on the right opposite Rands Lane. Please do not enter the property without an appointment. Cameras in use.
Latitude: 43.026878470582879
Longitude: -70.747149813491816
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 019
Zip Code: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $19,167.00
Tax Rate: 8.57%

Tax Year: 2024
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: 6.00

Driveway: Paved

Virtual Tour

Unbranded Tour URL 1: https://vimeo.com/seacoastrevideo/review/953532019/119b7b2305
Property Panorama Virtual Tour: https://tour.neren.com/229-Wallis-Road-Rye-NH-03870/unbranded

Property

Lot Information

Block: 017
Lot: 001

Lot - Sqft: 302742.0
Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Secluded, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 6.95
Road Frontage Length: 160.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4780.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 552.0
Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Assessor
Square Feet Apx Total: 6480.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 5332.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1148.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Assessor

Property and Assessments

Current Use: No
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Easements: Yes
Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Poured Concrete
PreConstruction: No
Resort: No
Surveyed: Yes
Year Built: 1998

Utilities

Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Leach Field, Private, Septic

Water Source: Public
Utilities: Gas - LP/Bottle
Internet: High Speed Intrnt -Avail

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior
Exposure: South

Features - Exterior: Basketball Court, Deck, Garden Space, Hot Tub, Outbuilding, Pool - In Ground, Porch - Covered
Roads: Paved, Public
Roof: Shingle - Architectural

Interior Features

Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Off Boiler
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Walkout
Basement Description: Concrete, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Walkout
Baths - Total: 4
Baths - Full: 2
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 1
Rooms - Total: 12
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Library, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste, Level 2: Playroom
Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom, Level 3: Office/Study
Rooms: Level B: Level B: Exercise Room, Level B: Mudroom
Bedrooms - Total: 4
Equipment: CO Detector, Irrigation System, Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
Features - Interior: Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 2, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Whirlpool Tub, Laundry - 1st Floor
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Hot Air
Cooling: Central AC
Total Stories: 3

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 15 x 34
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 14 x 16
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 19 x 19
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 18 x 19
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Family Room

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 13 x 16
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Library

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 11 x 13
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Office/Study

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 19 x 19
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Primary BR Suite

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 12 x 14
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 15 x 23
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Playroom

Room 11

Room Dimensions: 13 x18
Room Level: 3

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 12

Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room Level: 3

Room Type: Office/Study

Room 13

Room Dimensions: 15 x 22
Room Level: Basement

Room Type: Exercise Room

Room 14

Room Dimensions: 12 x 16
Room Level: Basement

Room Type: Mudroom

Property History for 229 Wallis Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 1, 2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4998823	$3,690,000	—
Jun 28, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1535526194	$3,690,000	+525.9% / yr
Jun 9, 2024	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4998823		—
Jun 3, 2024	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4998823	$3,690,000	—
Dec 18, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1524180180	$1,400,000	+7.8% / yr
Jan 16, 1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285537711	$200,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/01/2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4998823	$3,690,000
06/28/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1535526194	$3,690,000 +525.9% / yr
06/09/2024	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4998823	—
06/03/2024	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4998823	$3,690,000
12/18/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1524180180	$1,400,000 +7.8% / yr
01/16/1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285537711	$200,000

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

Public Records for 229 Wallis Road

Taxable ValueLand$537,200Additions$1,783,600Total$2,320,800

Tax Record2025$19,425 ($1,619 / month)

Home Facts

Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,464 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,464 SqFtStories2Lot Size302,742 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1998Year Renovated2010ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:019 B:017 L:001

Schools near 229 Wallis Road

This home is within Rye School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Rye Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.5 mi
9/10	Rye Junior High School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	1.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rye Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.5 mi
9/10	Rye Junior High School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 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: 229 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	$3,690,000	4	4	5,332	302,742
239 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	$2,600,000	5	7	8,712	303,177
205 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	$186,000	3	3.5	3,285	22,216
218 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	$2,475,000	6	3.5	3,543	138,521
2 Rands Lane, Rye, NH 03870	$2,150,000	4	4	4,862	77,536
1 Rands Lane, Rye, NH 03870	$1,100,000	4	2.5	2,912	43,996
249 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	$890,000	5	4	3,981	229,125
257 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2	1,585	47,045
179 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	4	2	2,252	66,647
190 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	$464,500	5	4	2,628	70,567
271 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	$460,000	4	3	1,923	72,309
177 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	$500,000	3	2.5	2,757	29,185
3 Rands Lane, Rye, NH 03870	$140,000	4	3.5	3,399	44,431
180 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2	1,661	58,806
277 Wallis Road, Rye, NH 03870	$649,000	4	2	2,016	13,939
441 Brackett Road, Rye, NH 03870	$780,000	3	2	1,448	149,846

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