420 Central Road

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Last Sold Price

$828,000

5 beds3 baths3,034 sqft$273/sqft

420 Central Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.39 acresLot Size

1773Year Built

$273/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located in the heart of Rye & just a short walk to the beach, this remarkably restored center chimney Colonial honors the past while offering the best in modern conveniences. Unlike many antique homes, this beauty offers a comfortable open concept feel, making the large living room & kitchen area the heart of this home. Hosting large gatherings is a breeze in this home. The kitchen is thoughtfully & tastefully updated with custom cherry cabinets, granite counters, SS appliance, center island with...Located in the heart of Rye & just a short walk to the beach, this remarkably restored center chimney Colonial honors the past while offering the best in modern conveniences. Unlike many antique homes, this beauty offers a comfortable open concept feel, making the large living room & kitchen area the heart of this home. Hosting large gatherings is a breeze in this home. The kitchen is thoughtfully & tastefully updated with custom cherry cabinets, granite counters, SS appliance, center island with additional sink & 1 of 4 wood-working fireplaces. Off the back of the kitchen is a warm, bright space, ideal for playroom or casual family room. Just through the kitchen is the formal dining room, where you can easily imagine cozy family gatherings by a warm fire. 2nd floor currently set up as 3 bedrooms plus office with custom mahogany built-ins which could easily be used as another bedroom, depending on your needs. The master bedroom has the most amazing view of the lush & colorful landscape in the backyard, an amazing way to start your day! 3rd floor could be used as 2 bedrooms or guest space/home office. Plenty of light floods this area of the home so the cozy window seat may become your own private sanctuary. If you like to garden or entertain outdoors, look no further. Off the back family room is a brick patio & very mature hedge, offering total privacy. Lush, mature gardens are plentiful & colorful, the yard is spacious & level, all beautifully sited on nearly 1.5 acres.

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty Portsmouth NH

Listed by: Alyson Mueller • Bean Group / Portsmouth

Listing closed: 08/25/2017 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4633918

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Property Information for 420 Central Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,952 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 4, Paved
Zoning: SRES

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1773
Lot Size: 1.39 AC / 60,548 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Rye
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: From the Portsmouth Traffic Circle take Route 1 South, turn left onto Lang Rd, then Right onto Washington, and then a slight left onto Central.
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 081
Zip: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $7,951.50
Tax Year: 2016

Tax Year Notes: 2016
Taxes TBD: No

School Information

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

School - Elementary: Rye Elementary School
School - Middle/Jr: Rye Junior High School

Parking

Garage: No
Driveway: Paved

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Lot Information

Block: 0
Lot: 7

Lot - Sqft: 60548.0
Lot Size Acres: 1.39
Road Frontage Length: 160.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3034.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Total: 4126.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3034.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1092.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

Assessment Amount: $706,800
Assessment Year: 2016

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family
Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Granite, Stone
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1773

Utilities

Electric Company: Eversource
Fuel Company: Rye Energy & Lampry Energ

Electric: 200 Amp, Generator
Sewer: Leach Field, Septic

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Beige
Association Amenities: Landscaping

Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Outbuilding, Patio, Shed
Roads: Paved, Public
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Mini Fridge, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Walk-up
Basement Description: Bulkhead, Dirt, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished
Baths - Total: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 10
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Office/Study
Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Bedroom
Bedrooms - Total: 5
Equipment: CO Detector, Irrigation System, Security System, Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
Features - Interior: Attic, Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Laundry - 1st Floor
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
Heating: Baseboard, Direct Vent, Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling: Central AC
Total Stories: 3

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 31x12
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 15x14
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 16x16
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 24x11
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Family Room

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 20x11
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Office/Study

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 11x17
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Master Bedroom

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 15x16
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 14x15
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 15x11
Room Level: 3

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 14.5x11.5
Room Level: 3

Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 420 Central Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 25, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #604604023	$828,000	+4.6% / yr
Aug 25, 2017	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4633918	$828,000	—
Jul 10, 2017	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4633918		—
May 15, 2017	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4633918	$859,000	—
May 15, 2017	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4633918	$839,000	—
Apr 15, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #351384365	$679,500	—
Apr 12, 2013	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4185565	$679,500	—
Mar 5, 2013	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4185565		—
Sep 13, 2012	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4185565	$749,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/25/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #604604023	$828,000 +4.6% / yr
08/25/2017	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4633918	$828,000
07/10/2017	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4633918	—
05/15/2017	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4633918	$859,000
05/15/2017	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4633918	$839,000
04/15/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #351384365	$679,500
04/12/2013	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4185565	$679,500
03/05/2013	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4185565	—
09/13/2012	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4185565	$749,000

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

Public Records for 420 Central Road

Taxable ValueLand$467,700Additions$644,700Total$1,112,400

Tax Record2025$9,311 ($776 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,034 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,034 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,092 SqFtStories2Lot Size60,548 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1773Year Renovated2007ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:081 B:007

Schools near 420 Central 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	1.4 mi
9/10	Rye Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	2.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rye Junior High School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
9/10	Rye Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	2.5 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 420 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$828,000	5	3	3,034	60,548
424 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,450,000	2	1	3,195	87,120
410 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	5	3.5	3,449	858,132
400 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$885,000	4	3	3,020	23,958
430 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$550,000	4	–	–	196,020
433 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$3,000,000	5	3	3,609	689,990
391 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$89,000	3	3	2,960	81,022
399 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$277,450	3	–	–	0
444 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$825,000	4	4	4,500	143,312
390 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	–	3	3,084	68,389
447 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$800,000	2	3	2,442	163,350
6 Grove Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2.5	2,880	33,541
370 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$22,633	4	3.5	4,079	243,936
446 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,187,500	4	4	3,971	86,684
463 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$435,000	4	2	2,048	27,007
469 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,020,000	3	2	2,390	27,878

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