$1,500,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

288 Harbor Rd Rye, NH 03870

5 Beds
3 Baths
1,869 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$803 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Rye Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

Here are all the great “bones” that make the prospect of doing refined refreshment and adding modern creative touches exciting and rewarding. A classic 4–5-bedroom antique Rye year-round beach cottage with trademark fieldstone fireplace, wainscoted woodwork, hardwood floors and all the character and quirky charm you'd expect in a 1920's residence. There are unique Palladian windows and exposed beams, random sitting areas, plus a three-season sun porch and the possibility of a first floor primary. Formal dining and living rooms complement the eat-in kitchen. The detached garage has second floor living space complete with kitchen, full bath, bedroom, and private deck. Planning Board approval needed to make a legal apartment. The yard is expansive and open, punctuated by stonewalls and distant ocean views. A short bike ride to the harbor and beaches. Any investment in this prime location would be well rewarded. Bring the past into the now and start living in Rye within distant sight and sound of the ocean.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Rice

Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty License #005000 Listed on: 08/13/2025

Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Philbrick

Philbrick's of Rye License #000681

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,813

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SRES

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • 1 to 5 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Water Views
  • Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck

Additional Homes

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Schools

  • Rye Elementary School
  • Rye Junior High School
  • Portsmouth High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Generator Hookup
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 080
  • Assessor Parcel Number 008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,813

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Ocean Boulevard coming south, taking right onto Harbor, Drive way is about 3/4 miles down on left. USE CAUTION entering and exiting the property.
  • Resort: No
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cape
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Level
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1869.0
  • Reso Accessibility Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Reso Interior Features: Gas Fireplace, 1 Fireplace, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Living/Dining, Indoor Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), 1st Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Kitchen
  • Room_10_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_2_Type: Living/Dining
  • Room_4_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_5_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_7_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_8_Type: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room_9_Type: Living/Dining
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • Water_Body_Access: No
  • Water_Body_Type: Ocean
  • Water_View: Yes
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Above_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Assessor
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Assessor
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Other Equipment: Standby Generator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Partial Fence, Garden
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Site, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Detached

Utilities

  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator Ready
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Propane, Oil, Hot Water
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rye Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: SRES
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0

Rental Info

  • Rented: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8812.89
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 080
  • Tax Map Number: 008

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2022
Sold by
Joyce Troy Taylor Ret and Macdonald
Bought by
Troy Stephen D
Current Estimated Value
$1,489,477
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $1,500,000 +0.3% $803 / Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $800 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,996 $923,300 $578,800 $344,500
2023 $7,370 $917,800 $578,800 $339,000
2022 $6,406 $917,800 $578,800 $339,000
2021 $6,882 $673,400 $427,000 $246,400
2020 $9,167 $673,400 $427,000 $246,400
2019 $9,304 $671,600 $427,000 $244,600
2018 $7,956 $671,600 $427,000 $244,600
2017 $6,338 $671,600 $427,000 $244,600
2016 $5,093 $476,900 $236,300 $240,600
2013 $4,673 $426,000 $236,300 $189,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5056335

PrimeMLS

APN: RYEE-000008-000000-000060