259 South Road

Closed 7/30/02
Closed 7/30/02
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Last Sold Price
$690,000
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3 beds2,592 sqft

259 South Rd, Rye, NH 03871

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.
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.17 acresLot Size
1902Year Built
$266/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
  • 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

Sold By Carey Giampa, LLC/Hampton Falls

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,720,000

Avg days on market

62

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

Rye, NH

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Property information

259 South Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,423 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family

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

259 South Road

DateEventPrice
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

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DateEventPrice
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

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Public records

259 South Road

Beds

3

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

5,533 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

5,533 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

751 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 259 South Road

This home is within Rye School District.

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