257 Washington Rd

Rye, NH 03870

$860,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,871 Sq. Ft.
$300 / Sq. Ft.
2,871
Sq. Ft.
$300
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/4/19
Closed 11/4/19

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!
  1. Listed by Jennifer Madden • RE/MAX Rising Tide/Madden Group

Sold By RE/MAX Shoreline

Property Details for 257 Washington Road

Parking
Driveway, Parking Spaces 6+
Zoning
SRES
LISTING CLOSED: 11/04/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 257 Washington Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4765595
Days on Market39
Taxes$6,721 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1790
Lot Size2.71 AC / 118,047 SF
CountyRockingham County
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Building Information for 257 Washington Road

Stories2Year Built1790Building Size-Lot Size2.71 AC / 118,047 SF

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Property Information for 257 Washington Road

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
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • 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:157Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

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

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