Closed
Last Sold Price
$951,000
4 beds2,907 sqft

40 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 03870

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!
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.07 acresLot Size
1982Year Built
$327/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
  • 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

Sold By Duston Leddy Real Estate

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property information

40 Recreation Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,905 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family

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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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

40 Recreation Road

DateEventPrice
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

—
DateEventPrice
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

—

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Public records

40 Recreation Road

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,587 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,587 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,192 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 40 Recreation Road

This home is within Rye School District.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 40 Recreation Road, Rye, NH 03870
$951,000
4
2,907
46,609
$640,000
3
2,526
47,916
–
–
1.5
1,152
7,549,819
–
4
4
3,018
43,996
$1,060,000
4
3,650
92,782
–
3
2.5
3,116
62,726

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