NOT LISTED FOR SALE

972 Washington Rd Rye, NH 03870

Rye Area

Estimated Value: $1,701,000 - $2,839,000

6 Beds
4 Baths
4,462 Sq Ft
$490/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 2, 2023

Last sale price $1,900,000 $426 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,926 / mo

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Deck
  • Rye Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Multiple Fireplaces

About This Home

As of October 2023

Exceptional Rye property in a gorgeous setting. Close to the beaches while surrounded by nature. The updated interior of this beautiful Cape style residence features impressive architectural millwork, fine craftsmanship, three gas fireplaces, period details and hardwood floors throughout, including wide reclaimed pine. A converted 1870s "schoolhouse" is connected to a 2005 "carriage house" for the ultimate in flexible living. Floorplan includes multiple living quarters to allow for multi-generational living. The schoolhouse has a 1st level that consists of a mudroom, open-concept kitchen, living & dining area, 2 bedrooms and full bath. The private deck for outdoor dining and lounging overlooks stunning acreage and a charming farm. The 2nd level of the schoolhouse includes more great living space, a kitchen, 2 more bedrooms & a bath. The connected carriage house boasts striking architectural features, soaring ceilings, radiant heat, two large bedrooms, custom closets, an open kitchen & living space and 2 bathrooms. Connecting the schoolhouse and the carriage house is a newly built (2021) oversized garage with a generous great room above featuring beautiful views of the orchard behind. The 1st level of the schoolhouse can be utilized as a legal ADU apartment for possible income generation New farmers porch, mahogany decks, garage with front & rear doors, generator, outdoor shower, irrigation, hot tub, sauna, gas firepit & more! A truly special Rye property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren Stone

Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye License #008699 Listed on: 07/21/2023

Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynne Joyce

Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty License #060760

Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,042

Year Built

  • Built in 1871

Lot Details

  • 23,958 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Irrigation
  • Property is zoned SRE

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1.75-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wired For Sound
  • Woodwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Natural Light
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Area
  • Storage
  • Sauna
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating unit installed on the ceiling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Standby Generator
  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 34

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,042

Year Built

Built in 1871

Lot Details

0.55 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Cape
  • Directions: In Rye, from Rt 1 to Washington Road. Go past West Road and the property is on the right hand side.
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1.75
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 425.82
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1871
  • List Agent: 13536
  • Unique Disclaimer: The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to other real estate licensees who are participant members of PrimeMLS.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Equipment: Irrigation System, Radon Mitigation, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired, Generator - Standby
  • Features Interior: Central Vacuum, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 2, Hot Tub, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen/Dining, Lighting - LED, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Security Door(s), Soaking Tub, Storage - Indoor, Surround Sound Wiring, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Storage Space, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - 3/4, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Dining Room, Level 2: Family Room, Level 2: Great Room, Level 2: Kitchen, Level 2: Living Room, Level 2: Primary Bedroom, Level 2: Office/Study
  • Room 1: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Family Room, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Kitchen, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Living Room, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: 2
  • Room 11: Great Room, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Office/Study, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: Dining Room, On Level: 2
  • Room 14: Kitchen, On Level: 2
  • Room 15: Bath - 3/4, On Level: 1
  • Room 16: Bath - Full, On Level: 2
  • Room 17: Bath - 3/4, On Level: 2
  • Room 18: Bath - 3/4, On Level: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 4462
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 6994
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 4462
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 2532

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Foundation: Concrete, Fieldstone
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Fence - Invisible Pet, Hot Tub, Porch - Covered, Sauna

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Auto Open, Direct Entry

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric, Off Boiler
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Gas - LP/Bottle, Oil
  • Heating: Forced Air, In Ceiling, Radiant Floor
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Utilities: Cable - Available

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
  • High School: Portsmouth High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 7
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23958
  • Lot Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Description: Landscaped
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: SRE
  • Deed Book: 6485
  • Deed Page: 2498
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 10042.24
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District: Rye
  • School Middle Jr: Rye Junior High School

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2022
Closed on
May 31, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carrie Barron
Duston Leddy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Stone
Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$1,880,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$315,000
-14.35%
Views
815
Current Estimated Value
$2,187,977

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$307,977
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.90%
Original Mortgage
$1,316,000
Interest Rate
0.0639%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,880,000 None Available
$592,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,316,000
Previous Owner $895,000
Closed $785,000
Closed $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/02/2023 10/02/23 Sold $1,900,000 -3.8% $426 / Sq Ft
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2023 07/21/23 For Sale $1,975,000 +5.1% $443 / Sq Ft
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Sold $1,880,000 +75100.0% $393 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/06/2023 04/06/23 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2022 12/30/22 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
12/28/2022 12/28/22 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
11/08/2022 11/08/22 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $459 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $10,946 $1,307,800 $390,200 $917,600
2024 $11,326 $1,307,800 $390,200 $917,600
2023 $10,502 $1,307,800 $390,200 $917,600
2022 $9,104 $1,304,300 $390,200 $914,100
2021 $7,758 $759,100 $211,900 $547,200
2020 $5,783 $759,100 $211,900 $547,200
2019 $5,875 $574,900 $211,900 $363,000
2018 $5,298 $574,900 $211,900 $363,000
2017 $5,812 $574,900 $211,900 $363,000
2016 $6,282 $588,200 $192,700 $395,500
2013 $6,450 $588,000 $192,700 $395,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4962418

PrimeMLS

APN: 007 034

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