55 Harbor Road

Closed 5/25/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,500,000

2 beds1 bath1,520 sqft$987/sqft

55 Harbor Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.42 acresLot Size

1957Year Built

$987/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

There is a small strip of ocean front in the seaside town of Rye, NH that is hidden and private that few know exist. At the end of a private road you will find a waterfront home with 110 feet of oceanfront sited on a .42 acre lot. A completely unobstructed ocean view awaits you with access to a small beach area. The possibilities to create and build your Ocean Front home are amazing. A three bedroom septic was installed in 2012. This is a must see location to truly appreciate and create your vision....There is a small strip of ocean front in the seaside town of Rye, NH that is hidden and private that few know exist. At the end of a private road you will find a waterfront home with 110 feet of oceanfront sited on a .42 acre lot. A completely unobstructed ocean view awaits you with access to a small beach area. The possibilities to create and build your Ocean Front home are amazing. A three bedroom septic was installed in 2012. This is a must see location to truly appreciate and create your vision. Take advantage of Rye’s low taxes and NH’s income tax free state.

Sold By Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Listed by: Allan Rogers • Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Listing closed: 05/25/2018 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4677697

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Property Information for 55 Harbor Road

Property Details

Taxes: $12,861 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Parking: Parking Spaces 6+
Water View: Yes
Waterfront Property: Yes
Zoning: SRES

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1957
Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Rye
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: Route 1A Rye to Harbor Rd. Second to last house at the end of the road.
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Street Designation: Road
Map: 092
Zip: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $12,861.00
Tax Year: 2016

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: Gravel

Property

Lot Information

Block: 000
Lot: 002

Lot - Sqft: 18295.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Road Frontage Length: 91.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1520.0
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: 2204.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1520.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 152.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 532.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

Assessment Year: 2016
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Easements: Yes
Flood Zone: Yes
Foundation: Concrete
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1957

Utilities

Electric: 100 Amp
Sewer: Septic

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roads: Dead End, Gravel, Paved, Private, Easement/ROW
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove - Electric
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Unfinished, Walkout
Baths - Total: 1
Baths - Full: 0
Half Baths: 0
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 1
Rooms - Total: 5
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Porch
Bedrooms - Total: 2
Equipment: Stove-Wood
Features - Interior: Fireplaces - 1, Wood Stove Hook-up
Flooring: Vinyl
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 1

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 10 x 14
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 25 x 13
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 13 x 9
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Porch

Property History for 55 Harbor Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 25, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #630733924	$1,500,000	+5.4% / yr
May 25, 2018	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4677697	$1,500,000	—
May 17, 2018	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4681991		—
Apr 19, 2018	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4677697		—
Feb 21, 2018	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4677697	$2,200,000	—
Feb 21, 2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4677697	$1,900,000	—
Feb 21, 2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4681991	$1,900,000	—
Sep 30, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #369573209	$1,175,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/25/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #630733924	$1,500,000 +5.4% / yr
05/25/2018	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4677697	$1,500,000
05/17/2018	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4681991	—
04/19/2018	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4677697	—
02/21/2018	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4677697	$2,200,000
02/21/2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4677697	$1,900,000
02/21/2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4681991	$1,900,000
09/30/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #369573209	$1,175,000

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

Public Records for 55 Harbor Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,972,100Additions$2,087,400Total$5,059,500

Tax Record2025$42,348 ($3,529 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,989 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,989 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,384 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,295 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2020Year Renovated2021ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:092 B:002

Schools near 55 Harbor 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	2.2 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	2.2 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 55 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,500,000	2	1	1,520	18,295
51 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	2	1	882	16,117
59 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	$4,500,000	3	5	5,221	65,340
63 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	3.5	3,112	16,117
140 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	$1,288,000	3	1.5	900	50,530
106 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	$2,872,000	3	2	2,643	14,374
152 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	$2,129,500	3	5	3,670	31,363
110 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	1.5	1,181	27,007
130 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	2	2	2,202	3,920
146 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	$435,000	2	1	955	33,976
122 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	$804,000	2	1	1,219	1,742
126 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	1	1.5	872	871
114 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	–	2	1.5	1,045	7,405
148 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870	$806,000	2	2.5	1,546	12,632
1 Straws Point Road, Rye, NH 03870	$2,050,000	4	4	3,285	855,953
7 Wildwood Lane, Rye, NH 03870	–	6	4.5	3,112	79,715

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