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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,907 sqft$327/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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    Median sold price

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Location

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    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $4,834

    Property Taxes

    $575

    HOA Dues

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    Property Information for 40 Recreation Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,905 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • 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
    Virtual Tour
    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

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    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

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    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

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

    Public Records for 40 Recreation Road

    Taxable ValueLand$575,000Additions$355,900Total$930,900
    Tax Record2025$7,792 ($649 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,587 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,587 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,192 SqFtStories2Lot Size46,609 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982Year Renovated2004ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:012 B:077

    Schools near 40 Recreation 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

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    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
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    $1,060,000
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    92,782
    3
    2.5
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