40 Recreation Road

Closed 1/30/24

Sold

Last Sold Price

$951,000

4 beds3 baths2,907 sqft

40 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.07 acresLot Size

1982Year Built

$327/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

First time on market! Extra large private wooded lot in one of Rye's premier neighborhoods abutting fields, trails and recreational open areas! So close to the ocean and harbor as well! Classic 80's colonial in need of your modifications to make it your own! Updates in the past include FHW heating system, electrical, sunroom! Solid construction with a great foundation and large basement. Low taxes, great yard front and rear, pruned mature trees and landscaping. Two car garage with storage above....First time on market! Extra large private wooded lot in one of Rye's premier neighborhoods abutting fields, trails and recreational open areas! So close to the ocean and harbor as well! Classic 80's colonial in need of your modifications to make it your own! Updates in the past include FHW heating system, electrical, sunroom! Solid construction with a great foundation and large basement. Low taxes, great yard front and rear, pruned mature trees and landscaping. Two car garage with storage above. Another option is to take down existing structure and start with your custom plan! We have preferred builders on hand to discuss future plans!

Sold By Duston Leddy Real Estate

Listed by: John Samonas • Samonas Realty, LLC
Listed by: Andrew Samonas • Samonas Realty, LLC

Listing closed: 01/30/2024 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4972189

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Avg days on market

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Property Information for 40 Recreation Road

Property Details

Taxes: $6,905 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Zoning: SRES

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1982
Lot Size: 1.07 AC / 46,609 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Rye
County: NH-Rockingham

Latitude: 43.003379153858084
Longitude: -70.760905186508154
Road Frontage: No
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 012
Zip Code: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $6,905.00
Tax Year: 2022

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: 2.00

Driveway: Paved

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Property

Lot Information

Block: 077
Lot: N/A

Lot - Sqft: 46609.0
Lot Size Acres: 1.07
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2487.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 420.0
Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Total: 4255.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2907.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 576.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 772.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Flood Zone: No
Foundation: Brick, Concrete
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Yes
Year Built: 1982

Utilities

Cable Company: Comcast
Electric: 200 Amp, Generator Ready

Sewer: Leach Field, Leach Field - On-Site, Private, Septic Design Available, Septic
Utilities: Internet - Cable

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roads: Paved, Public
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

Basement: Yes
Basement Access Type: Interior

Basement Description: Finished, Partially Finished, Unfinished
Baths - Total: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 8
Bedrooms - Total: 4
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Property History for 40 Recreation Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 30, 2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4972189	$951,000	—
Jan 30, 2024	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4972189	—	—
Dec 31, 2023	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4972189	—	—
Nov 9, 2023	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4972189	$1,249,000	—
Sep 29, 2023	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4972189	$1,395,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/30/2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4972189	$951,000
01/30/2024	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4972189	—
12/31/2023	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4972189	—
11/09/2023	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4972189	$1,249,000
09/29/2023	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4972189	$1,395,000

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

Public Records for 40 Recreation Road

Taxable Value

Land

$575,000

Additions

$355,900

Total$930,900

Tax Record

2025

$7,792 ($649 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,587 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,587 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,192 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

46,609 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1982

Year Renovated

2004

Zoning

SRES

County

ROCKINGHAM

APN

RYEE M:012 B:077

Schools near 40 Recreation Road

This home is within Rye School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Rye Junior High School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.9 mi
9/10	Rye Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	1.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rye Junior High School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
9/10	Rye Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	1.8 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 40 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870	$951,000	4	3	2,907	46,609
20 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870	$640,000	3	4	2,526	47,916
55 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	–	1.5	1,152	7,549,819
10 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	4	4	3,018	43,996
35 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,060,000	4	4	3,650	92,782
45 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2.5	3,116	62,726
207 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870	$300,000	3	3	–	69,696
231 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,500,000	3	2.5	2,438	32,670
25 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,700,000	4	4	4,915	175,111
199 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870	$360,000	3	1	1,144	24,393
237 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	4	2.5	3,876	631,620
230 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870	$640,000	3	3	2,000	40,510
210 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870	$674,000	3	3	2,000	27,878
236 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2	1,920	38,333
15 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,155,000	4	3	2,825	227,818
193 Locke Road, Rye, NH 03870	$339,000	3	2.5	2,769	34,848

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