Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,196 sqft$316/sqft
296 Washington Rd,Ā Rye, NHĀ 03870
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.86 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$316/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Ideally situated down Rye's beautiful stonewalled Washington Road this 3 bedroom 3 bath ranch home is completely ready for your unique lifestyle. Less than a mile to the picturesque Atlantic Ocean and just minutes to the bustling town of Portsmouth, enjoy everything that the NH Seacoast presents. Rye walking trails and conservation land are close by for your exercise and reflection. Bicycling, kayaking, golf and tennis are also ready for your active pursuit. Easily access all major routes for fun...Ideally situated down Rye's beautiful stonewalled Washington Road this 3 bedroom 3 bath ranch home is completely ready for your unique lifestyle. Less than a mile to the picturesque Atlantic Ocean and just minutes to the bustling town of Portsmouth, enjoy everything that the NH Seacoast presents. Rye walking trails and conservation land are close by for your exercise and reflection. Bicycling, kayaking, golf and tennis are also ready for your active pursuit. Easily access all major routes for fun trips to Boston and Portland. Or just stay home, relax and kick back in this comfortable and deceptively spacious well-built house. Crisp and clean the updated kitchen boasts granite counters, stainless appliances and well-crafted cupboards. Enjoy the living room’s warmth, abundant natural light, hardwood floors and a classic fireplace. The bedrooms are nicely proportioned with an extra large master bedroom. If it suits you this ranch home allows for one floor living with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor, one having a very convenient washer/dryer hookup. A versatile finished lower level is plenty accommodating. Outside, the parcel of land is expansive and meets up with gorgeous woods offering a peaceful setting. View the sprawling backyard from the comfort and privacy of a supersized deck. Seller is a licensed Realtor.

    Sold By BHHS Verani Seacoast

    • Listed by: Cynthia Winthrop • BHHS Verani Seacoast
    Listing closed: 05/18/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4805808

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    Location

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    $3,533

    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 296 Washington Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,667 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Zoning: SRE
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1960
    • Lot Size: 0.86 AC / 37,679 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Rye
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Latitude: 43.015875844546777
    • Longitude: -70.757989711639311
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 16
    • Zip: 03870
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,667.00
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 1.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Common Land Acres: 0.0
    • Lot: 182
    • Lot - Sqft: 37679.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.865
    • Road Frontage Length: 150.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1396.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 800.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 2601.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2196.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 405.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Block, Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1960
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Eversource
    • Cable Company: comcast
    • Fuel Company: Hartman Oil
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Utilities: Cable - Available
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: tan
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • 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: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Master Bedroom
    • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Bedroom, Level B: Exercise Room, Level B: Family Room, Level B: Office/Study
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Window AC, Smoke Detector
    • Features - Interior: Attic, Blinds, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Walk-in Closet, Laundry - Basement
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Cooling: Wall AC Units
    • Total Stories: 1
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 13x15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 12x9
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 17x12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 22x14
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 11x12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 26x11
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 11x11
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 11x11
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 13x14
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Exercise Room

    Property History for 296 Washington Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 18, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4805808

    $695,000—
    May 18, 2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4805808

    —
    May 18, 2020

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4805808

    $695,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/18/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4805808

    $695,000
    05/18/2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4805808

    —
    05/18/2020

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4805808

    $695,000

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

    Public Records for 296 Washington Road

    Taxable ValueLand$455,500Additions$283,500Total$739,000
    Tax Record2025$6,185 ($515 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,411 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,411 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,411 SqFtStories1Lot Size37,897 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated2003ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:016 B:182

    Schools near 296 Washington Road

    This home is within Rye School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - 5 to 8
    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 296 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870
    $695,000
    3
    2,196
    37,679
    $469,000
    2
    1,728
    24,829
    $1,345,000
    3
    2,786
    115,869
    –
    3
    1.5
    1,832
    50,094
    $482,500
    3
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    32,234
    $575,000
    4
    4,110
    30,056

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