565 Bay Rd
Closed 3/24/20Virtual Tour
Closed 3/24/20Virtual Tour
Description
This Prairie style Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home features everything its renown architect Walter Pierce designed it to be. Merging seamlessly with the majestic beauty of Great Bay, granite outcroppings, trees and meadows, every aspect of the house allows residents and guests to enjoy its natural setting artistically sited on 5+ acres with over 450’ of waterfront. The custom designed details and high-end appointments throughout have been meticulously crafted by famed builder James D’Alessio and...This Prairie style Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home features everything its renown architect Walter Pierce designed it to be. Merging seamlessly with the majestic beauty of Great Bay, granite outcroppings, trees and meadows, every aspect of the house allows residents and guests to enjoy its natural setting artistically sited on 5+ acres with over 450’ of waterfront. The custom designed details and high-end appointments throughout have been meticulously crafted by famed builder James D’Alessio and impeccably maintained throughout the years. Surrounded by conservation land, the home affords extensive privacy both inside and out. Warm interior wood finishes, walls of glass and soaring ceilings provide a true sense of living in harmony with the nature which surrounds you. The open and flowing interior is spectacular for both easy everyday living and entertaining on a grand scale. The custom kitchen features 42” SubZero 600 Series refrigeration, DCS 6-burner dual fuel range and Thermador ventilation. The Master Suite, located opposite the additional bedroom wing, features a spacious dressing area with multiple closets and custom built-ins. Exterior decks and balconies allow owners and guests to enjoy outdoor water view living spaces from their own private rooms. The spacious waterside patio adjacent to the kitchen provides the perfect area for outdoor relaxation and wildlife observation. Community dock, boat mooring and waterfront lodge is just a short walk from the house.
- Listed by Valerie Shelton • Appledore Real Estate
Sold By Appledore Real Estate
Property Details for 565 Bay Road
Development / Subdivision
Shankhassic on Great Bay
Water Body TypeBay
Waterfront PropertyYes
ZoningRC
LISTING CLOSED: 03/24/2020 12:00 AM
Property Details for 565 Bay Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 4781477 |
| Days on Market | 2 |
| Taxes | $35,402 / year |
| HOA Fees | $1,500 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Lot Size | 5.09 AC / 221,720 SF |
| County | Strafford County |
Location
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Building Information for 565 Bay Road
Stories2Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size5.09 AC / 221,720 SF
Payment Calculator
$10,445 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$7,370
Property Taxes
$2,950
HOA Dues
$125
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1Property Information for 565 Bay Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Area Description: Abuts Conservation, Near Paths, Rural, Tidal
- City: Durham
- County: NH-Strafford
- Directions: From Durham, take Rt. 108S to Durham Point Road and proceed approx. 5 miles (Durham Point turns into Bay Road after Adams Point). From Newmarket, take Rt. 108N to Bay Road and proceed approx. 3 miles.
- Latitude: 43.084612391821373
- Longitude: -70.884308949737544
- Road Frontage: Yes
- Seasonal: No
- State: NH
- Street Designation: Road
- Map: 20
- Zip: 03824
Taxes and HOA Information
- Fee: $1,500.00
- Fee Frequency: Yearly
- Fee Includes: Recreation
- Tax - Gross Amount: $35,402.00
- Tax Rate: 26.80%
- Tax Year: 2018
- Taxes TBD: No
School Information
- School - High: Oyster River High School
- School - District: Oyster River Cooperative
- School - Elementary: Moharimet School
- School - Middle/Jr: Oyster River Middle School
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Capacity: 2.00
- Driveway: Common/Shared, Paved, Right-Of-Way (ROW)
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- Branded Tour URL: https://vimeo.com/373310200
Property
Lot Information
- Block: 7
- Lot: 2
- Lot - Sqft: 221720.0
- Lot Size Acres: 5.09
- Road Frontage Length: 50.0
- Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 5072.0
- 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: 8208.0
- Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 5072.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 3136.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
- Water Frontage Length: 454.0
- Water Body Access: Yes
- Water Body Name: Great Bay
- Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Property and Assessments
- Assessment Amount: $1,320,984
- Assessment Year: 2018
- Property Class: Residential
- Property Type: Single Family
- Construction Status: Existing
- Easements: Yes
- Flood Zone: Unknown
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Owned Land: Yes
- Plan Survey Number: 118-054
- PreConstruction: No
- ROW - Length: 200
- ROW - Parcel Access: Yes
- ROW - Width: 50
- ROW to other Parcel: No
- Suitable Use: Residential
- Surveyed: Yes
- Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
- Year Built: 1999
Utilities
- Electric Company: Eversource
- Cable Company: Comcast
- Fuel Company: D.F. Richard Energy
- Electric: Circuit Breaker(s), Generator, Other, Underground
- Sewer: 1500+ Gallon, Leach Field - Mound, Private, Pump Up, Septic Design Available
- Utilities: Cable, Gas - LP/Bottle, Gas - Underground, Internet - Cable, Underground Utilities
- Water Access Details: Deep Water Access, Dock Access, Right of Way
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Color: Grey
- Association Amenities: Club House, Recreation Facility, Boat Mooring, Day Dock
- Features - Exterior: Boat Mooring, Balcony, Deck, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Patio, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, ROW to Water, Shed, Window Screens, Windows - Low E
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Roof: Membrane, Shingle - Architectural
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Access Type: Walkout
- Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Insulated, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Walkout, Exterior Access
- Baths - Total: 4
- Baths - Full: 3
- Half Baths: 1
- One Quarter Baths: 0
- Three Quarter Bath: 0
- Rooms - Total: 15
- Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Breakfast Nook, Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Great Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Other, Level 1: Porch
- Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Laundry Room, Level 2: Loft, Level 2: Master Bedroom
- Bedrooms - Total: 4
- Equipment: Air Conditioner, Radon Mitigation, Security System, Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat, Stove-Wood, Generator - Standby
- Features - Interior: Blinds, Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Security, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Pantry, Wood Stove Hook-up, Programmable Thermostat, Laundry - 2nd Floor
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
- Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone
- Cooling: Wall AC Units, Mini Split
- Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 20'x29'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Great Room
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 11'6"x20'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 13'x20'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 7'x8'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Breakfast Nook
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 14'10"x22'7"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Family Room
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 6'x12'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Foyer
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 15'3"x18'
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 12'x14'6"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 11'x16'3"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Den
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 12'x14'6"
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
- Room Dimensions: 11'x16'3"
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
- Room Dimensions: 9'7"x26'
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Laundry Room
Room 13
- Room Dimensions: 9'6"x10'+8'x24'
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Loft
Room 14
- Room Dimensions: 10'x13'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Other
Room 15
- Room Dimensions: 15'7"x18'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Porch
Property History for 565 Bay Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2020 | Sold New England Real Estate Network #4781477 | $1,450,000 | — |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Pending New England Real Estate Network #4781477 | — | |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4781477 | $1,495,000 | — |
| Aug 1, 2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #592982290 | $2,667 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2020 | Sold New England Real Estate Network #4781477 | $1,450,000 |
| 10/28/2019 | Pending New England Real Estate Network #4781477 | — |
| 10/15/2019 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4781477 | $1,495,000 |
| 08/01/2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #592982290 | $2,667 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 565 Bay Road
Taxable ValueLand$1,003,415Additions$1,020,600Total$2,024,015
Tax Record2025$38,193 ($3,183 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,072 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,072 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt3,136 SqFtStories2Lot Size222,156 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningRCCountySTRAFFORDAPNDRHM M:239 L:10
Schools near 565 Bay Road
This home is within Oyster River Coop School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mast Way School PublicK to 4 | ||
Oyster River Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Oyster River High School Public9 to 12 |
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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