243 Parsons Road

Closed 4/21/20
Closed 4/21/20
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Last Sold Price
$865,000
3 beds3,744 sqft$231/sqft
243 Parsons Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Description

Location, Location, Location! Meticulously updated and maintained, this Rye home is only .2 miles away from Wallis Sands Beach and less than 5 miles from Portsmouth’s Historic Market Square. Situated on a beautiful, level lot, the home is abutted by conservation land and a small pond. This 3 bedroom, 4 bath Cape features hardwood floors throughout, radiant heat throughout, 2 gas fireplaces, built in speaker system, stainless steel appliances, first floor bedroom, first floor 3/4 bath, an oversized...Location, Location, Location! Meticulously updated and maintained, this Rye home is only .2 miles away from Wallis Sands Beach and less than 5 miles from Portsmouth’s Historic Market Square. Situated on a beautiful, level lot, the home is abutted by conservation land and a small pond. This 3 bedroom, 4 bath Cape features hardwood floors throughout, radiant heat throughout, 2 gas fireplaces, built in speaker system, stainless steel appliances, first floor bedroom, first floor 3/4 bath, an oversized garage, and a large deck with gas piped in for a gas grill, just to name a few features. Everything in this house has been updated. On the second floor, the large master bedroom includes a walk-in closet, a large, full bath, and a fabulous laundry room. Over the garage is a third bedroom/bonus room that includes a full bath, closet, and washer/dryer hookup. The fabulous basement room is perfect for entertaining. It has a finished concrete floor, 3/4 bath, a bar, and a walk out to a beautiful backyard. Located in one of the premier towns on the New Hampshire Seacoast, so many amenities abound in this spacious, well built, and lovely home. This exceptional cape is a Rye must see!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/21/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Nell Ann Hiatt • Coldwell Banker Realty Portsmouth NH

Sold By Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Property Details for 243 Parsons Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
4793339
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$6,690 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
0.46 AC / 20,037 SF
County
Rockingham County
Zoning
residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,685,000

Avg days on market

57

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

[Rye, NH]

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598 Brackett Road, Rye, NH 03870

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Stories1Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

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Property Information for 243 Parsons Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Rye
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: Route 1A to Brackett Road to Parsons Road
  • Latitude: 43.032160369870560
  • Longitude: -70.732587746032721
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 019
  • Zip: 03870
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,690.00
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Portsmouth High School
  • School - Elementary: Rye Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Rye Junior High School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 103
  • Lot: 0
  • Lot - Sqft: 20038.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Road Frontage Length: 116.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3216.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 528.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 3840.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3744.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 96.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1956
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Private
  • Utilities: Phone, Cable - At Site, Gas - LP/Bottle, High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Grey
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Baths - Total: 4
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 2
  • Rooms - Total: 8
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 1.75

Property History for 243 Parsons Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2020

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4793339

$865,000—
Apr 21, 2020

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4793339

—
Feb 10, 2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4793339

$899,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2020

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4793339

$865,000
04/21/2020

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4793339

—
02/10/2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4793339

$899,000

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

Public Records for 243 Parsons Road

Taxable ValueLand$422,400Additions$563,500Total$985,900
Tax Record2025$8,252 ($688 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,320 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt480 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated2003ZoningGRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:019 B:103

Schools near 243 Parsons Road

This home is within Rye School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rye Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Rye Junior High School
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Rye Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Rye Junior High School
Public5 to 8

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 243 Parsons Road, Rye, NH 03870
$865,000
3
3,744
20,037
235 Parsons Road, Rye, NH 03870
–
4
3.5
3,386
35,719
238 Parsons Road, Rye, NH 03870
$730,000
3
1,420
25,700
230 Parsons Road, Rye, NH 03870
$735,000
4
4,400
59,677
222-224 Parsons Road, Rye, NH 03870
$752,000
2
760
24,829
222 Parsons Road, Rye, NH 03870
$752,000
–
2
760
23,958

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