88 Fern Ave

Rye, NH 03870

$970,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,249 Sq. Ft.
$228 / Sq. Ft.
4,249
Sq. Ft.
$228
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/28/17
Closed 7/28/17

Description

FOSSIL FUEL- FREE HEATING and A/C in this spectacular custom built 4 bedroom home. Geothermal heat and air conditioning, along with 34 solar panels are a tremendous plus to discerning, energy conscious homeowners. Additionally, this exceptional architect-designed home boasts gorgeous perennial gardens, a 7 acre lot, and a quiet residential street only 1 1/2 miles from Rye's beautiful beaches. Circular driveway and charming brick pathway lead to a warm and welcoming entrance. Bright and sunny chef's...FOSSIL FUEL- FREE HEATING and A/C in this spectacular custom built 4 bedroom home. Geothermal heat and air conditioning, along with 34 solar panels are a tremendous plus to discerning, energy conscious homeowners. Additionally, this exceptional architect-designed home boasts gorgeous perennial gardens, a 7 acre lot, and a quiet residential street only 1 1/2 miles from Rye's beautiful beaches. Circular driveway and charming brick pathway lead to a warm and welcoming entrance. Bright and sunny chef's kitchen with very large island, granite counters, and gas cooktop. Kitchen overlooks a large and sunny eating area, with wonderful natural light and skylights above. Kitchen flows into large sunken family room with huge windows, cathedral ceiling, and Pennsylvania fieldstone fireplace. Warm and inviting three season sunroom is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Dining room boasts 10' ceilings, arched entryway, and cherry inlaid floors. First floor guest room is adjacent to 3/4 bath. Large mudroom flows into oversized garage with bonus room above (perfect for playroom or home office). Master suite on second floor has expansive walk-in closet, renovated spa-like master bath, and private water closet. This impeccably maintained home is a gem, close to exceptional golf courses, gorgeous beaches, an hour drive from Boston, MA, and Portland, ME, and easy access to tremendous skiing. Come see all you can have in desirable, low tax Rye, NH.
  1. Listed by Molly Kammerer • Keller Williams Coastal Realty

Sold By Carey & Giampa, LLC/Hampton

Property Details for 88 Fern Avenue

Parking
Garage, Parking Spaces 11 - 20
Water Body Type
Ocean
Zoning
Res
LISTING CLOSED: 07/28/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 88 Fern Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #4618145
Days on Market88
Taxes$9,075 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1988
Lot Size6.90 AC / 300,564 SF
CountyRockingham County
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Building Information for 88 Fern Avenue

Stories2Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size6.90 AC / 300,564 SF

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Property Information for 88 Fern Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Rye
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: From Rye Center take Washington Road going south, turn left onto Fern Ave #88 is on the left. From Foss Beach take Cable Road to R on Central to L on Grove to R on Fern Ave #88 on right. From Route 1 take Washington Road towards Rye center, turn right onto Fern Ave #88 is on the left
  • Mount Location: Roof
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Avenue
  • Map: 11
  • Zip: 03870
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $9,075.38
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Notes: 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: Circular, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 116
  • Lot - Sqft: 300564.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.9
  • Road Frontage Length: 170.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4249.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 5594.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4249.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1345.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Access- EX: Town Residents Only
  • Water Body Name- EX: Atlantic Ocean
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1988
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
  • Sewer: Private
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Water Access Details: Municipal Residents Only
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Brown
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Porch - Screened
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • 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 - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Porch
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Playroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Geothermal, Oil, Solar
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Geothermal, Hot Air, Hot Water, Passive Solar
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Playroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 88 Fern Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 28, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #603660190

$970,000

+5.3% / yr

Jul 28, 2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4618145

$970,000—
Jun 23, 2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4618145

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/28/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #603660190

$970,000

+5.3% / yr

07/28/2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4618145

$970,000
06/23/2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4618145

—

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

Public Records for 88 Fern Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$481,200Additions$895,100Total$1,376,300
Tax Record2025$11,520 ($960 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,742 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,742 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,389 SqFtStories2Lot Size300,564 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated2006ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:011 B:116Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 88 Fern Avenue

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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