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3 beds3,120 sqft$276/sqft
9 Dow Ln, Rye, NH 03870
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.73 acresLot Size
1824Year Built
$276/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare Opportunity to own this lovingly cared for Colonial filled with charm & character. Gather in the kitchen which combines old & new. Stainless appliances, wide wood floors and a beehive oven to keep the food warm. Cozy up next to the fireplace in the sitting room, entertain in the dining room with fireplace, cedar closet & storage closet, enjoy the charm of the living rm and family rooms with built-ins and wide pine floors. A mudroom and laundry room round out the 1st floor. Upstairs, the primary...Rare Opportunity to own this lovingly cared for Colonial filled with charm & character. Gather in the kitchen which combines old & new. Stainless appliances, wide wood floors and a beehive oven to keep the food warm. Cozy up next to the fireplace in the sitting room, entertain in the dining room with fireplace, cedar closet & storage closet, enjoy the charm of the living rm and family rooms with built-ins and wide pine floors. A mudroom and laundry room round out the 1st floor. Upstairs, the primary suite will surprise you with a large bathroom, a fireplace and walk in closet. There are two additional large bedrooms with ample closet space. The 4th bedroom can be accessed via separate staircase and makes a private office space or guest retreat, with potential and plumbing for a kitchenette. The walk-up attic is convenient for storage. The back yard is a peaceful, private, oasis you won't want to leave. Expansive yard has a raised vegetable bed, an herb garden and flower garden. You can relax and entertain on the beautiful brick patio. The outdoor shower is useful for washing the pets or kids after a day at the beach. Great location near beaches and downtown Portsmouth. Many updates including a complete restoration of the main center chimney and new gutters w/leaf guard (2023), new furnace and HW heater and updated wiring (2020). 1/2 mi to the New Seacoast rail Trail!

    Sold By Red Post Realty

    • Listed by: Jennifer Madden • Madden Group
    Listing closed: 12/03/2024 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5000544

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    Median sold price

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    95.7%

    Rye, NH

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    Location

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    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $4,371

    Property Taxes

    $436

    HOA Dues

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    Property Information for 9 Dow Lane

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,232 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Deeded, Driveway, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Paved
    • Zoning: residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1824
    • Lot Size: 0.73 AC / 31,798 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Rye
    • County: NH-Rockingham
    • Directions: From Portsmouth: Route 1 south to Rye. Left onto Washington Road. Right onto Dow Lane. House on right.
    • Latitude: 43.003657000000999
    • Longitude: -70.805946000000006
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: NH
    • Street Designation: Lane
    • Map: 010
    • Zip Code: 03870
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax Year: 2023
    • 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: No
    • Driveway: Paved
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    Property
    Lot Information
    • Block: 0
    • Lot: 076
    • Lot - Sqft: 31799.0
    • Lot Features: Corner, Landscaped, Level
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.73
    • Road Frontage Length: 421.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3120.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Assessor
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 3120.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3120.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Assessor
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Assessment Amount: $651,600
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Unknown
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Plan Survey Number: C-12483
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1824
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Private, Septic
    • Water Source: Public
    • Utilities: Cable
    • Internet: Internet - Cable, Internet - Fixed Wireless
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: white
    • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Metal Siding
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, Paved Parking
    • Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Other, Patio
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Oil
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Dirt Floor
    • Baths - Total: 4
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Other
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Den, Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Features - Interior: Cedar Closet, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Walk-in Closet, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - 2nd Floor, Attic - Walkup
    • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
    • Heating: Oil, Forced Air
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2.5
    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: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Den

    Property History for 9 Dow Lane

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 3, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1546340044

    $860,000

    +4.8% / yr

    Dec 3, 2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5000544

    $860,000
    Nov 6, 2024

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #5000544

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/03/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1546340044

    $860,000

    +4.8% / yr

    12/03/2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5000544

    $860,000
    11/06/2024

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #5000544

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

    Public Records for 9 Dow Lane

    Taxable ValueLand$356,200Additions$318,700Total$674,900
    Tax Record2025$5,649 ($471 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,120 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,560 SqFtStories3Lot Size31,799 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1726Year Renovated1997ZoningSRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:010 B:076

    Schools near 9 Dow Lane

    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

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 9 Dow Lane, Rye, NH 03870
    $860,000
    3
    3,120
    31,798
    $548,000
    3
    3,541
    43,995
    2
    2
    1,676
    30,492
    $350,000
    3
    191,664
    4
    2.5
    2,389
    44,431
    4
    2
    2,322
    64,904

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