420 Central Road

Closed 8/25/17
Closed 8/25/17
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Last Sold Price
$828,000
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5 beds3,034 sqft

420 Central Rd, Rye, NH 03870

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.
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.39 acresLot Size
1773Year Built
$273/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Alyson Mueller • Bean Group / Portsmouth
Listing closed: 08/25/2017 12:00 AM
Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4633918

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty Portsmouth NH

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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420 Central Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,952 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family

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

420 Central Road

DateEventPrice
Aug 25, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #604604023

$828,000
Aug 25, 2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4633918

$828,000
Jul 10, 2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4633918

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DateEventPrice
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

—

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Public records

420 Central Road

Beds

5

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,034 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,034 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,092 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

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This home is within Rye School District.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 420 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870
$828,000
5
3,034
60,548
424 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870
$1,450,000
2
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
3,020
23,958
430 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870
$550,000
4
–
–
196,020
433 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870
$3,000,000
5
3,609
689,990

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