Listed by Jane Chase • Legacy Properties Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Bought with Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty.
Off Market Jan 2016 for $750K
$2,480,382
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,005
sq ft
161 Harbor Rd, Rye, NH 03870
About this home
Exclusive Rye Harbor 2 bedroom year-round waterfront cottage. ~250' of waterfront on scenic Rye Harbor affords the opportunity to pursue approval for a Boat Mooring and/or Private Dock. Breathtaking views abound at this scenic private waterfront location. Multiple fishing docks and natural wildlife habitat add to the scenery. Utilize the existing year-round home for your "cottage retreat" or explore expansion/renovation possibilities. This is a rare opportunity to own private waterfront property in Rye Harbor. Property also boasts a long history of rental income. Jenness Beach less than 2 miles away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$2,468Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jane Chase• Legacy Properties Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with Tony Jalbert• Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Exclusive Rye Harbor 2 bedroom year-round waterfront cottage. ~250' of waterfront on scenic Rye Harbor affords the opportunity to pursue approval for a Boat Mooring and/or Private Dock. Breathtaking views abound at this scenic private waterfront location. Multiple fishing docs & natural wildlife habitat add to the scenery. Utilize the existing year-round home for your "cottage retreat" or explore expansion/renovation possibilities. This is a rare opportunity to own private waterfront property in Rye Harbor.
PrimeMLS #4450938
Jan 4, 2016
Sold
$750,000
$746/sq ft
Dec 10, 2015
Pending
—
Nov 17, 2015
Price Changed
$825,000
$821/sq ft
Sep 15, 2015
Listed
$915,000
$910/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,609 (−3.3%)
$1,724,800 + $498,500
$2,223,300
2024
$19,254 (+7.8%)
$1,724,800 + $498,500
$2,223,300
2023
$17,853 (+15.0%)
$1,724,800 + $498,500
$2,223,300
2022
$15,519 (+38.9%)
$1,724,800 + $498,500
$2,223,300
2021
$11,173
$735,300 + $357,900
$1,093,200
2020
$11,173 (+5.3%)
$735,300 + $357,900
$1,093,200
2019
$10,606 (+40.8%)
$735,300 + $302,500
$1,037,800
2018
$7,535 (−8.7%)
$735,300 + $10,000
$745,300
2017
$8,253 (−11.0%)
$735,300 + $81,000
$816,300
2016
$9,270 (−2.0%)
$787,000 + $81,000
$868,000
2015
$9,461 (−26.4%)
$787,000 + $81,000
$868,000
2013
$12,859
$1,089,800 + $82,400
$1,172,200
Tax history for 161 Harbor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,609 (−3.3%)
$1,724,800 + $498,500
$2,223,300
2024
$19,254 (+7.8%)
$1,724,800 + $498,500
$2,223,300
2023
$17,853 (+15.0%)
$1,724,800 + $498,500
$2,223,300
2022
$15,519 (+38.9%)
$1,724,800 + $498,500
$2,223,300
2021
$11,173
$735,300 + $357,900
$1,093,200
2020
$11,173 (+5.3%)
$735,300 + $357,900
$1,093,200
2019
$10,606 (+40.8%)
$735,300 + $302,500
$1,037,800
2018
$7,535 (−8.7%)
$735,300 + $10,000
$745,300
2017
$8,253 (−11.0%)
$735,300 + $81,000
$816,300
2016
$9,270 (−2.0%)
$787,000 + $81,000
$868,000
2015
$9,461 (−26.4%)
$787,000 + $81,000
$868,000
2013
$12,859
$1,089,800 + $82,400
$1,172,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
2,338
Year built
2018
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
746695
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Location: Attached
Direct Entry
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
Basement Information
Crawl Space
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Water Heater: Electric
Equipment & Appliance Information
Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Family Room
Level: 1
Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: 1
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Level: 1
Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1005
Deck
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Clapboard
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Waterfront
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1972
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Access: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Gross Amount Tax: 10494
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 1144
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Hot Air
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
500 Gallon
Electric Information
100 Amp
Water Information
Public
Water Frontage Length: 250
Location
School Information
School District: Rye
Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Rye Junior High School
Road Information
Road Frontage: TBD
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Rt 1A to Harbor Rd, property on the left
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,338
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2018
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Rockingham County
APN: 746695
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Harbor
Name: Rye Harbor
Access: Owned
Flood Zone: Unknown
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Other, Property Disclosure
Around this home
Schools
Rye Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Portsmouth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rye, NH • 03870
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.36M – $2.85M
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