31 Pioneer Road

Closed 7/19/16

Sold

Last Sold Price

$645,000

3 beds3 baths2,280 sqft$283/sqft

31 Pioneer Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.03 acresLot Size

1820Year Built

$283/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Own a piece of Rye history! This stunning 1820 Post and Beam Colonial has been renovated from top to bottom while maintaining the charm and true historic integrity of the home. The kitchen boasts cherry cabinets with granite and Corian counters, plus breakfast bar. You'll find original gleaming wide pine floors & hand-rubbed solid wood period doors throughout. Walk out the French doors from both the dining room and family room onto the 2 tiered deck surrounded by perennial gardens, custom rock wall...Own a piece of Rye history! This stunning 1820 Post and Beam Colonial has been renovated from top to bottom while maintaining the charm and true historic integrity of the home. The kitchen boasts cherry cabinets with granite and Corian counters, plus breakfast bar. You'll find original gleaming wide pine floors & hand-rubbed solid wood period doors throughout. Walk out the French doors from both the dining room and family room onto the 2 tiered deck surrounded by perennial gardens, custom rock wall and easily access the hot tub. The master suite was renovated with his and her walk-in closets, radiant heated tile floors in the master bath, glass enclosed shower and large jetted soaking tub - giving this 300 sq/ft master bathroom a spa-like feel. Large bonus/rec room off 2 car garage. Central A/C and 3 heat zones will keep you comfortable year-round. New Harvey windows in 2015. Town water, private septic. Less than 3 miles to the beach, and downtown Portsmouth is just minutes away.

Sold By Bean Group / Portsmouth

Listed by: Tess Roper Weglarz • Roper Real Estate

Listing closed: 07/19/2016 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4494074

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Property Information for 31 Pioneer Road

Property Details

Taxes: $6,314 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Parking: Parking Spaces 4
Zoning: SRES

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1820
Lot Size: 1.03 AC / 44,866 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Rye
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: From the Portsmouth Traffic Circle, travel south on US Route 1/Lafayette Road. Turn left onto Elwyn Road (just past big Yoken's sign). At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pioneer Road (continue straight through roundabout). 31 Pioneer Road is on the right.
Latitude: 43.046034478708
Longitude: -70.743681431877
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Zip: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $6,314.00
Tax Year: 2015

Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: Portsmouth High School
School - District: Rye

School - Middle/Jr: Rye Junior High School

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 2.00

Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information

Lot - Sqft: 44866.0
Lot Size Acres: 1.03

Road Frontage Length: 208.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2280.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Other
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 832.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2280.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 832.0

Property and Assessments

Assessment Year: 2015
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Granite, Stone
Surveyed: No
Year Built: 1820

Utilities

Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Private

Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Features - Exterior: Deck, Fence - Invisible Pet, Fence - Partial, Hot Tub
Roads: Public

Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Dirt, Full, Stairs - Interior
Baths - Total: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Half Baths: 1
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 7
Bedrooms - Total: 3
Equipment: Air Conditioner, Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
Features - Interior: Attic, Dining Area, Fireplaces - 1, Hearth, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Walk-in Closet, Whirlpool Tub, Laundry - 2nd Floor
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Hot Water, Multi Zone, Radiant
Cooling: Central AC, Multi Zone
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Family Room

Room 7

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Master Bedroom

Room 8

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 31 Pioneer Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 19, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #574534576	$645,000	+9.3% / yr
Jul 19, 2016	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4494074	$645,000	—
Jul 19, 2016	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4494074		—
May 28, 2016	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4494074	$639,000	—
Jul 14, 2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #420216275	$539,000	+0.1% / yr
Jul 10, 2014	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4354980	$539,000	—
Jul 10, 2014	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4354980		—
May 13, 2014	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4354980	$539,000	—
Jun 1, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285538569	$535,000	—
May 27, 2004	Sold New England Real Estate Network #125698	$535,000	—
Mar 29, 2004	Pending New England Real Estate Network #125698		—
Nov 20, 2003	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #125698	$539,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/19/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #574534576	$645,000 +9.3% / yr
07/19/2016	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4494074	$645,000
07/19/2016	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4494074	—
05/28/2016	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4494074	$639,000
07/14/2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #420216275	$539,000 +0.1% / yr
07/10/2014	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4354980	$539,000
07/10/2014	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4354980	—
05/13/2014	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4354980	$539,000
06/01/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285538569	$535,000
05/27/2004	Sold New England Real Estate Network #125698	$535,000
03/29/2004	Pending New England Real Estate Network #125698	—
11/20/2003	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #125698	$539,900

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

Public Records for 31 Pioneer Road

Taxable ValueLand$463,200Additions$473,000Total$936,200

Tax Record2025$7,836 ($653 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,412 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,412 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt884 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,867 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1820Year Renovated2003ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:024 B:001

Schools near 31 Pioneer Road

This home is within Rye School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Rye Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	1.3 mi
9/10	Rye Junior High School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	2.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rye Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	1.3 mi
9/10	Rye Junior High School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	2.6 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 31 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	$645,000	3	3	2,280	44,866
23 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	–	–	2,346	44,867
28 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	1.5	1,548	27,443
15 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	$420,000	3	2	1,404	14,810
16 Elwyn Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	–	1.5	1,117	9,148
14 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	1	964	18,295
20 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	$650,000	–	–	–	23,522
51 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,300,000	4	3	4,207	314,503
36 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	1.5	1,508	82,328
44 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	$740,000	4	2.5	3,568	53,579
54 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	3.5	3,433	51,401
17 Frontier Street, Rye, NH 03870	$520,000	4	3	2,752	43,995
15 Frontier Street, Rye, NH 03870	$130,000	3	1	1,008	15,682
5 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870	$230,000	–	5	12,278	134,600
16 Frontier Street, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2	1,264	15,246
35 Frontier Street, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2	3,072	15,682

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