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4 beds4,039 sqft$446/sqft
897 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.42 acresLot Size
1999Year Built
$446/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Amazing lifestyle property set back from the road on 4.42 acres abutted by conservation land and a horse farm. Gourmet kitchen with 2 island seating areas for 8, 3 wine refrigerators, high end stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a wet bar and abundant counter space. The main level offers a comfortable family room with wood fireplace, a dining room, 1st floor office, breakfast nook and living room with fabulous windows. Radiant heat flows through the majority of the interior. The 2nd level offers...Amazing lifestyle property set back from the road on 4.42 acres abutted by conservation land and a horse farm. Gourmet kitchen with 2 island seating areas for 8, 3 wine refrigerators, high end stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a wet bar and abundant counter space. The main level offers a comfortable family room with wood fireplace, a dining room, 1st floor office, breakfast nook and living room with fabulous windows. Radiant heat flows through the majority of the interior. The 2nd level offers the master bedroom suite with built in cabinet drawers and a master closet area. The ensuite bath includes a jacuzzi tub, double sinks and tile flooring. There are 2 additional bedrooms both with custom loft spaces, a 4th bedroom, a full bath and a laundry room on this 2nd floor. State of the art 700 bottle wine cellar is featured with a split system for temperature and humidity stability. Custom bluestone patio with built in propane firepit, propane assisted wood burning fireplace and impressive Viking outdoor kitchen and extensive LED outdoor lighting. 24 X 38 Pebbletech Inground pool with a salt water system plus spa. Beautifully landscaped with irrigation system. Numerous Improvements throughout! Detached 30 X 60 open span heated garage with 13’ ceilings and large overhead doors to accommodate boats, cars, RV’s and motorcycles built in 2003. A private location yet close to the beaches and all commuter routes. See unbranded tour for Matterport virtual tour.

    Sold By BHHS Verani Seacoast

    • Listed by: Lauren Stone • Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye
    Listing closed: 08/25/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4797916

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,685,000

    Avg days on market

    31

    Sale-to-list ratio

    95.2%

    Rye, NH

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    Location

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    $9,149

    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 897 Washington Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $7,334 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, Paved
    • Zoning: SRE
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1999
    • Lot Size: 4.42 AC / 192,535 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Rye
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: Drive is located immediately west of White Horse Lane and east of Grove.
    • Latitude: 43.003243846885802
    • Longitude: -70.791832652778595
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Map: 11
    • Zip: 03870
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $7,333.96
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Portsmouth High School
    • School - Elementary: Rye Elementary School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Rye Junior High School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 14
    • Lot: 0
    • Lot - Sqft: 192535.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 4.42
    • Road Frontage Length: 93.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4039.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Other
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 4039.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4039.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $679,700
    • Assessment Year: 2019
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Yes
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1999
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Private
    • Utilities: Cable - Available
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Tan
    • Features - Exterior: Barn, Patio, Pool - In Ground
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Metal, Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Storage Space, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Breakfast Nook, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Master Bdm Suite, Level 2: Wine Cellar
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Equipment: Irrigation System, Generator - Standby
    • Features - Interior: Bar, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen Island, Laundry Hook-ups, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Storage - Indoor, Wet Bar, Laundry - 2nd Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Hot Water
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Breakfast Nook
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: MBR Suite
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 13
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Wine Cellar

    Property History for 897 Washington Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 25, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4797916

    $1,800,000
    Aug 21, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #675807118

    $1,800,000

    +6.6% / yr

    Aug 11, 2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4797916

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/25/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4797916

    $1,800,000
    08/21/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #675807118

    $1,800,000

    +6.6% / yr

    08/11/2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4797916

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

    Public Records for 897 Washington Road

    Taxable ValueLand$589,600Additions$1,047,500Total$1,637,100
    Tax Record2025$13,703 ($1,142 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,939 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,939 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt872 SqFtStories2Lot Size192,535 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976Year Renovated2006ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:011 B:014

    Schools near 897 Washington Road

    This home is within Rye School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - PK to 4
    Private - 4 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Rye Junior High School
    Public5 to 8

    Rye Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    Learning Skills Academy
    Private4 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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    Nearby home values

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    This home: 897 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870
    $1,800,000
    4
    4,039
    192,535
    $220,000
    3
    1,300
    15,681
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    74,923
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    6
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    311,889
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