257 Washington Road

Closed 11/4/19
Closed 11/4/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$860,000
3 beds2,871 sqft$300/sqft
257 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.71 acresLot Size
1790Year Built
$300/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Expect the unexpected! A classic circa 1787 antique cape on the outside, and contemporary, open concept living spaces on the inside with all the charm of 1790 retained including a center chimney with 3 fireplaces, exposed beams, wide pine floors and original wood wainscoting and paneling. The original architectural detail is balanced with renovations that were completed in 2016 and include updates such as a large family room addition, newer doors and windows that allow light to stream in, a stylish...Expect the unexpected! A classic circa 1787 antique cape on the outside, and contemporary, open concept living spaces on the inside with all the charm of 1790 retained including a center chimney with 3 fireplaces, exposed beams, wide pine floors and original wood wainscoting and paneling. The original architectural detail is balanced with renovations that were completed in 2016 and include updates such as a large family room addition, newer doors and windows that allow light to stream in, a stylish kitchen with leathered granite, a farmhouse sink, open shelving, a brick-tiled sun-splashed breakfast nook and a huge pantry with room for a full sized freezer. There is a ceramic tiled mudroom/laundry room. The main living area is open concept living with additional spaces to retreat, including a first floor en suite guest room or office. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs including an en suite master, plus an additional office and shared full bath. The exterior has much to boast - the siding and most of the roofing was replaced in 2016; plus landscaping, raised garden beds, an outdoor dining area, and a huge 60-foot long, 2-plus story barn with a fun gathering/party room/bar. An additional shed outbuilding with attached chicken coop is in a rear of the property. All this, the original homestead of Nathaniel Foss, situated on 2.7 acres, less than 1 mile to Foss Beach!

    Sold By RE/MAX Shoreline

    • Listed by: Jennifer Madden • RE/MAX Rising Tide/Madden Group
    Listing closed: 11/04/2019 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4765595

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    Property Information for 257 Washington Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,721 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 6+
    • Zoning: SRES
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1790
    • Lot Size: 2.71 AC / 118,047 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Neighborhood
    • City: Rye
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: From Portsmouth: south on Route 1A, past Concord Point. Right onto Washington Road. House on right at the corner of Long John Road.
    • Latitude: 43.015353689227922
    • Longitude: -70.755644626983667
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 016
    • Zip: 03870
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,721.00
    • Tax Rate: 10.44%
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • 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: .00
    • Driveway: Circular, Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 000
    • Lot: 157
    • Lot - Sqft: 118048.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 2.71
    • Road Frontage Length: 210.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2871.0
    • 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: 6742.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2871.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 2871.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1000.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $664,800
    • Assessment Year: 2018
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Unknown
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Plan Survey Number: 22151
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1790
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: Private
    • Utilities: Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Tan
    • Features - Exterior: Barn, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Shed, Storage, Window Screens, Poultry Coop
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural, Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished, Interior Access
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 8
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Breakfast Nook, Level 1: Bath - 3/4, Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen/Living, Level 1: Laundry Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bdm Suite
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Radon Mitigation, Stove-Pellet
    • Features - Interior: Bar, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family, Kitchen/Living, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Pantry, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Manufactured, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile, Wood
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Hot Water
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Breakfast Nook
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen/Living
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Laundry Room
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: MBR Suite
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom

    Property History for 257 Washington Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 4, 2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4765595

    		$860,000—
    Nov 1, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #656892397

    		$860,000

    +6.2% / yr

    Sep 12, 2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4765595

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/04/2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4765595

    $860,000
    11/01/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #656892397

    $860,000

    +6.2% / yr

    09/12/2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4765595

    —

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

    Public Records for 257 Washington Road

    Taxable ValueLand$484,200Additions$405,900Total$890,100
    Tax Record2025$7,450 ($621 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,871 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,871 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,220 SqFtStories2Lot Size118,048 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1790Year Renovated1997ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:016 B:157

    Schools near 257 Washington 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

    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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    $860,000
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    118,047
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