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4 beds5,072 sqft$286/sqft
565 Bay Rd, Durham, NH 03824
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.09 acresLot Size
1999Year Built
$286/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,500/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

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.

    Sold By Appledore Real Estate

    • Listed by: Valerie Shelton • Appledore Real Estate
    Listing closed: 03/24/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4781477

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    30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $7,493

    Property Taxes

    $2,950

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    Property Information for 565 Bay Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $35,402 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Development / Subdivision: Shankhassic on Great Bay
    • Water Body Type: Bay
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: RC
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1999
    • Lot Size: 5.09 AC / 221,720 SF
    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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    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
    • 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
    • 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

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    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
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    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

    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

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