979 Ocean Boulevard

Closed 8/18/15

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,485,000

2 beds3 baths2,473 sqft

979 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.26 acresLot Size

2005Year Built

$600/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy the unobstructed-panoramic views from your second floor deck as you watch the sailboats go by. Architect-designed and custom built, this home is situated just steps from Wallis Sands State Beach. Nestled in a pocket garden, the outdoor patio space offers an ideal setting for seaside entertaining while the open-concept design features a large living/dining space as well as a granite kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2+ 1/2 baths and a turret-shaped study. There is also a finished rec room in the basement....Enjoy the unobstructed-panoramic views from your second floor deck as you watch the sailboats go by. Architect-designed and custom built, this home is situated just steps from Wallis Sands State Beach. Nestled in a pocket garden, the outdoor patio space offers an ideal setting for seaside entertaining while the open-concept design features a large living/dining space as well as a granite kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2+ 1/2 baths and a turret-shaped study. There is also a finished rec room in the basement. An auto generator and plenty of parking in addition to a 2 car garage makes this the perfect year- round home. It's all about location here as you watch the seals gather on "Seal Rock" or enjoy the soothing ebb and flow of the ocean waves at night. Focus your telescope on an amazing view of the The Isles of Shoals. Broker Interest.

Sold By Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Listed by: Peggy McEachern • Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Listing closed: 08/18/2015 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4422623

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Property Information for 979 Ocean Boulevard

Property Details

Taxes: $11,391 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Parking: Parking Spaces 2
Water View: Yes
Zoning: residential

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 2005
Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Rye
County: NH-Rockingham

Directions: From the entrance to Wallis Sands State Beach, go one tenth of a mile north.
Latitude: 43.028356628201
Longitude: -70.724648148132
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: NH
Zip: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax - Gross Amount: $11,391.20
Tax Year: 2014

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: Paved

Property

Lot Information

Lot - Sqft: 11325.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.26

Road Frontage Length: 85.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2148.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 325.0
Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 948.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2473.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 623.0

Property and Assessments

Assessment Year: 2014
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Flood Zone: No
Foundation: Concrete
Surveyed: Yes
Year Built: 2005

Utilities

Electric Company: Eversource
Cable Company: comcast

Electric: 200 Amp, Generator
Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Septic
Utilities: Internet - Cable, Underground Utilities

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Features - Exterior: Deck, Patio, Porch - Covered
Roads: Public

Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Walk-up
Basement Description: Concrete, Daylight, Full, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump
Baths - Total: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Half Baths: 1
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 6
Bedrooms - Total: 2
Equipment: Radon Mitigation, Smoke Detector, Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Walk-in Closet, Whirlpool Tub, Window Treatment
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Oil
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 16 x13
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 14 x10
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Type: Foyer

Room 5

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Office/Study

Room 6

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Utility Room

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 14'10" x 12'8"
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Master Bedroom

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 12'10" x 23
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Type: Playroom

Room 10

Room Type: Library

Room 16

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bath - Full

Room 17

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bath - Full

Room 18

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Property History for 979 Ocean Boulevard

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 18, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #556475487	$1,485,000	+9.8% / yr
Aug 18, 2015	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4422623	$1,485,000	—
Jul 25, 2015	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4422623		—
May 18, 2015	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4422623	$1,595,000	—
Mar 16, 2004	Sold New England Real Estate Network #115408	$680,000	—
Mar 15, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285538536	$510,000	—
Jan 11, 2004	Pending New England Real Estate Network #115408		—
Aug 31, 2003	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #115408	$739,000	—
Aug 31, 2003	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #115408	$699,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/18/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #556475487	$1,485,000 +9.8% / yr
08/18/2015	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4422623	$1,485,000
07/25/2015	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4422623	—
05/18/2015	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4422623	$1,595,000
03/16/2004	Sold New England Real Estate Network #115408	$680,000
03/15/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #285538536	$510,000
01/11/2004	Pending New England Real Estate Network #115408	—
08/31/2003	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #115408	$739,000
08/31/2003	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #115408	$699,000

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

Public Records for 979 Ocean Boulevard

Taxable ValueLand$1,043,000Additions$462,100Total$1,505,100

Tax Record2025$12,598 ($1,050 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,209 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,209 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt948 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005Year Renovated2010ZoningGRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:202 B:135

Schools near 979 Ocean Boulevard

This home is within Rye School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Rye Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	1.6 mi
9/10	Rye Junior High School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	2.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rye Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	1.6 mi
9/10	Rye Junior High School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	2.5 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 979 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870	$1,485,000	2	3	2,473	11,325
973 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870	$1,850,000	2	3	2,500	18,730
32 Fair Hill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	–	2	2	2,185	8,276
987 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870	$1,643,700	3	3	3,432	21,344
36 Fair Hill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$282,500	3	2.5	2,152	8,712
969 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870	$650,000	3	1	1,440	9,583
24 Fair Hill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	–	2	2	1,728	10,019
40 Fair Hill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$350,000	2	2	1,800	8,712
20 Fair Hill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$1,425,000	3	3	2,398	11,325
Fairhill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$350,000	–	–	–	8,712
963 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870	$857,500	3	2	1,725	9,147
1005 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870	$660,000	1	1	–	20,037
959 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870	–	3	2	2,817	9,148
1011 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870	–	5	4.5	4,286	16,988
31 Fair Hill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	–	4	4	3,711	13,504
45 Fair Hill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870	$800,000	2	3	2,143	8,712

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