501 Central Rd

Rye, NH 03870

$770,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,975 Sq. Ft.
$155 / Sq. Ft.
4,975
Sq. Ft.
$155
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/15/19
Closed 5/15/19

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.
  1. Listed by Judith Bodi • Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Property Details for 501 Central Road

Zoning
MDL-01
LISTING CLOSED: 05/15/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 501 Central Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4715153
Days on Market140
Taxes$9,874 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1973
Lot Size0.73 AC / 31,798 SF
CountyRockingham County
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Building Information for 501 Central Road

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

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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
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • 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

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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:016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 501 Central Road

This home is within Rye School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rye Junior High School
Public - 5 to 8
Rye Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Rye Junior High School
Public5 to 8

Rye Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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