259 South Road

Closed 7/30/02
Closed 7/30/02
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$690,000
3 beds2,592 sqft$266/sqft
259 South Rd, Rye, NH 03871
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.17 acresLot Size
1902Year Built
$266/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Graceful 1903 new englander with two wonderful attached barns. Lovely interior boasts intact period detail. Updates include cherry kitchen, family room w/cathedral ceiling, oversized master suite. Delightful sunny grounds and plantings. Rare offering.Graceful 1903 new englander with two wonderful attached barns. Lovely interior boasts intact period detail. Updates include cherry kitchen, family room w/cathedral ceiling, oversized master suite. Delightful sunny grounds and plantings. Rare offering.

    Sold By Carey Giampa, LLC/Hampton Falls

    • Listed by: John Rice • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
    Listing closed: 07/30/2002 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 845457

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 259 South Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $7,423 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Rockingham County
    • Zoning: SRES
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1902
    • Lot Size: 1.17 AC / 50,965 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Rye
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: SOUTH ON CENTRAL, RIGHT ON SOUTH, ABOUT 1/4 MI UP FROM SPRUCE DR ON RIGHT.
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Map: 001
    • Zip: 03871
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $7,423.24
    • Tax Rate: 13.32%
    • Tax Year: 2001
    School Information
    • School - District: Portsmouth
    • School - Middle/Jr: Rye Junior High School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot: 32
    • Lot - Sqft: 50965.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 1.17
    • Road Frontage Length: 150.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2592.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2592.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $557,300
    • Assessment Year: 2000
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Brick, Stone
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1902
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Leach Field, Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Cable, Underground Utilities
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: GREY
    • Features - Exterior: Outbuilding, Porch
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Full, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 4
    • Baths - Full: 3
    • Half Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Air Conditioner, Smoke Detector
    • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Laundry Hook-ups, Master BR w/ BA, Wood Stove Hook-up
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Hot Water, Multi Zone, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: Multi Zone
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 11X14
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 13X13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 14X13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 14X24
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 20X16
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 14X13
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 14X12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: 7X10
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: 15X11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 17
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 18
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4

    Property History for 259 South Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 1, 2002

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #285538323

    		$690,000—
    Jul 30, 2002

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #845457

    		$690,000—
    Jun 13, 2002

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #845457

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/01/2002

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #285538323

    $690,000
    07/30/2002

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #845457

    $690,000
    06/13/2002

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #845457

    —

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

    Public Records for 259 South Road

    Taxable ValueLand$743,900Additions$809,700Total$1,553,600
    Tax Record2025$13,004 ($1,084 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,533 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,533 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt751 SqFtStories2Lot Size50,965 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated2003ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:001 B:032

    Schools near 259 South 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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