501 Central Road

Closed 5/15/19

Last Sold Price

$770,000

4 beds3 baths4,975 sqft$155/sqft

501 Central Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Description

Nestled within the Town of Rye on 0.73 acres, the iconic Sunshine and Buttercups residence is on the market for the first time in 45 years! With just a short walk to the beach, the original owners have put love and care into their family home filled with rich memories. The circular drive sets the tone for great curb appeal with gorgeous gardens and a salt water in ground gunite pool. Custom built, the living room is detailed with a wood cathedral ceiling and stone wood burning fireplace. Step out...Nestled within the Town of Rye on 0.73 acres, the iconic Sunshine and Buttercups residence is on the market for the first time in 45 years! With just a short walk to the beach, the original owners have put love and care into their family home filled with rich memories. The circular drive sets the tone for great curb appeal with gorgeous gardens and a salt water in ground gunite pool. Custom built, the living room is detailed with a wood cathedral ceiling and stone wood burning fireplace. Step out from the living room to enjoy the view of the gardens from the wrap around deck. Dining room with corner cabinet and fully applianced updated kitchen with wall ovens, farmers sink, corian countertops, and handcrafted cabinetry. The first floor features three bedrooms, two baths, and a spacious family room. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with sitting area and balcony overlooking the private backyard. The second floor also includes a spacious office or den. The lower level is perfect for overflow guests and features a fireplace, half bath and walk out patio doors leading to the pool and firepit for the ease of outdoor entertaining. The family recreation room also includes an exercise room, study, built in bar, and workshop. So much space and many numerous possibilities! The outdoor sheds provide for more storage and certainly adds to the ambiance that this charming home has to offer! Close to Portsmouth, low taxes and highly rated school system.

LISTING CLOSED: 05/15/2019 12:00 AM

Listed by Judith Bodi • Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Property Details for 501 Central Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

4715153

Days on Market

140

Taxes

$9,874 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family

Year Built

1973

Lot Size

0.73 AC / 31,798 SF

County

Rockingham County

Zoning

MDL-01

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Building Information for 501 Central Road

Stories1Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size0.73 AC / 31,798 SF

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$4,737 per month

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Principal and Interest

$3,914

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 501 Central Road

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Rye
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: From Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) in Rye, proceed onto Central Road. The property is on the left.
Latitude: 42.990074825975839
Longitude: -70.774147542327910
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 005
Zip: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $9,874.00
Tax Year: 2018

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: Circular, Paved

Property

Lot Information

Block: 016
Lot: 016

Lot - Sqft: 31799.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.73
Road Frontage Length: 159.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3049.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 1926.0
Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Total: 5789.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4975.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 484.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 330.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

Assessment Amount: $960,500
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Easements: Yes
Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1973

Utilities

Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Septic

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Grey
Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom

Features - Exterior: Balcony, Deck, Garden Space, Outbuilding, Pool - In Ground, Shed, Storage
Roads: Paved, Public
Roof: Shingle - Architectural

Interior Features

Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Walkout
Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Finished, Full, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished, Walkout
Baths - Total: 3
Baths - Full: 1
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 1
Rooms - Total: 10
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Office/Study
Rooms: Level B: Level B: Rec Room
Bedrooms - Total: 4
Equipment: Air Conditioner, Irrigation System
Features - Interior: Central Vacuum, Attic, Blinds, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Laundry Hook-ups, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Whirlpool Tub
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Tile
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Hot Water, Multi Zone
Cooling: None, Wall AC Units
Total Stories: 1.5

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Living Room

Room 2

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 4

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 5

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 7

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Family Room

Room 8

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Master Bedroom

Room 9

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Office/Study

Room 10

Room Level: Basement
Room Type: Rec Room

Property History for 501 Central Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 15, 2019	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4715153	$770,000	—
Feb 21, 2019	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4715153		—
Aug 27, 2018	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4715153	$879,500	—
Aug 27, 2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4715153	$799,900	—
Nov 18, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #583728112	$2,667	—
Nov 18, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #583728111	$2,667	-4.8% / yr
Mar 27, 2002	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285538269	$5,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/15/2019	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4715153	$770,000
02/21/2019	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4715153	—
08/27/2018	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4715153	$879,500
08/27/2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4715153	$799,900
11/18/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #583728112	$2,667
11/18/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #583728111	$2,667 -4.8% / yr
03/27/2002	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285538269	$5,500

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

Public Records for 501 Central Road

Taxable ValueLand$619,500Additions$720,600Total$1,340,100

Tax Record2025$11,217 ($935 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,809 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,809 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt330 SqFtStories2Lot Size270,072 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated2009CountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:005 B:016

Schools near 501 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	1.7 mi
9/10	Rye Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	2.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rye Junior High School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	1.7 mi
9/10	Rye Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	2.8 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 501 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$770,000	4	3	4,975	31,798
525 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$639,000	4	3	2,380	33,541
498 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$510,000	2	2	1,872	56,628
495 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,325,133	4	3.5	5,262	68,825
494 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$2,200,000	4	3	2,550	66,646
493 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,325,000	4	4	4,200	88,426
535 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$415,000	4	3	5,346	66,211
536 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,575,000	3	4	4,492	238,273
480 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	–	–	–	142,441
9 Love Lane, Rye, NH 03870	$749,000	–	–	–	131,987
Lot 3 Love Lane, Rye, NH 03870	$225,000	–	–	–	66,211
3 Love Lane, Rye, NH 03870	$1,350,000	3	5	2,786	66,211
15 R Love Lane, Rye, NH 03870	$7,500	–	–	–	88,427
481 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	2	2	1,520	53,143
470 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870	$825,000	3	2	2,328	19,166
5 Love Lane, Rye, NH 03870	$1,260,000	4	3	4,075	66,211

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