Listed by Barbara Shea-Smucker • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty. Bought with Duston Leddy Real Estate.
Off Market Mar 2024 for $1.8M
$2,914,300
4
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
5,053
sq ft
235 Pioneer Rd, Rye, NH 03870
About this home
Discover this Northern Rye private waterfront oasis on 8+ acres with meandering frontage on Seavey’s Creek - and just minutes to downtown Portsmouth for dinner, theater, shopping, history and culture. Strategically positioned to maximize water views, this contemporary Cape offers 5,000 sf of open living space that can expand when needed or live cozy and comfortably on one floor if desired. The living area features soaring ceilings, walls of glass and a 2-story fieldstone fireplace with beautiful stones quarried from the site, opening into the kitchen and dining room with custom cherry wood cabinets and a soapstone island overlooking the scenic marsh and creek views. Privacy abounds with a large bedroom suite on the second level and a separate 1st floor 2 bedroom wing with amazing views up and down the creek. Add one other totally private bedroom suite with it's own private entrance. .. and you can have a full house when needed! Connecting the main house to the 3 car garage is a fabulous office and stunning bonus room with beautiful dark wood floors welcoming you to enjoy this prior gallery space as a Great Room, home gym, or dream workspace for hobbyists. .. the possibilities are endless. Additional heated space for storage, workshop, etc. and 1 commercial height garage bay could accommodate a 2 car lift, RV, Boat, etc. Private yet convenient, expansive yet comfortable, classic yet flexible! This is a unique property that doesn’t become available every day…Come take a look!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
8.21 acresLot Size
$577Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Shea-Smucker• Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Listed by Brett Mulvey• Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Bought with Kirstin Stallkamp• Duston Leddy Real Estate
PUT YOUR WATERFRONT HOME HERE! TRANQUIL MARSH VIEWS OF SEAVEY`S CREEK. OVER 8 ACRES OF UPSPOILED EARTH. WAKE UP SMELL THE OCEAN! OYSTERS, EGRETS WORLD CLASS FISHING AT YOUR DOORSTEPS. READY TO GO!PERC TESTED, NH APPROVALS. U/A CONTINUE TO SHO
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,309 (−3.3%)
$924,500 + $1,262,900
$2,187,400
2024
$18,943 (+8.0%)
$924,500 + $1,262,900
$2,187,400
2023
$17,547 (+15.0%)
$924,500 + $1,260,700
$2,185,200
2022
$15,253 (−1.5%)
$924,500 + $1,260,700
$2,185,200
2021
$15,485
$620,300 + $894,900
$1,515,200
2020
$15,485
$620,300 + $894,900
$1,515,200
2019
$15,485 (+1.1%)
$620,300 + $894,900
$1,515,200
2018
$15,316
$620,300 + $894,600
$1,514,900
2017
$15,316 (+6.8%)
$620,300 + $894,600
$1,514,900
2016
$14,336 (−2.0%)
$425,700 + $916,600
$1,342,300
2015
$14,631
$425,700 + $916,600
$1,342,300
2013
$14,626
$442,000 + $891,300
$1,333,300
Tax history for 235 Pioneer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,309 (−3.3%)
$924,500 + $1,262,900
$2,187,400
2024
$18,943 (+8.0%)
$924,500 + $1,262,900
$2,187,400
2023
$17,547 (+15.0%)
$924,500 + $1,260,700
$2,185,200
2022
$15,253 (−1.5%)
$924,500 + $1,260,700
$2,185,200
2021
$15,485
$620,300 + $894,900
$1,515,200
2020
$15,485
$620,300 + $894,900
$1,515,200
2019
$15,485 (+1.1%)
$620,300 + $894,900
$1,515,200
2018
$15,316
$620,300 + $894,600
$1,514,900
2017
$15,316 (+6.8%)
$620,300 + $894,600
$1,514,900
2016
$14,336 (−2.0%)
$425,700 + $916,600
$1,342,300
2015
$14,631
$425,700 + $916,600
$1,342,300
2013
$14,626
$442,000 + $891,300
$1,333,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.21 Acres
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
5,053
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
163191
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 3
Auto Open, Direct Entry, RV Garage, Driveway, On-Site, Parking Spaces 5 - 10, RV Accessible, Attached
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Shingle Siding
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 5053
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 6136
Deck, Fence - Partial, Windows - Double Pane
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Driveway
Circular, Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 084
Easements: Yes
Lot Features: Country Setting, Pond, River, River Frontage, Secluded, Waterfront, Wooded
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Seavey Creek
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1999
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Rights: Exclusively Owned
Water Body Name: Seavey Creek
Water Body Access: Yes
Directly Adjoining
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 2185200
Assessment Year: 2023
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Rate: 8.57
Gross Amount Tax: 18727.16
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 2984
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC, Multi Zone
Heat: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Multi Zone
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
On-Site Septic Exists
Electric Information
200 Amp
Water Information
Water Restrictions: Unknown
Water Source: Public
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Cable
Cable
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Rye Junior High School
School - High: Portsmouth High School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 420
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: From the Rye traffic circle, take Pioneer Rd./1A towards the Beach. Pass Brackett Rd. on the right and 235 is the first driveway on the right (watch for it...it sneaks up on you!).
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,053
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Rockingham County
APN: 163191
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Creek
Flood Zone: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Rye Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Rye Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
9/10
Portsmouth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
68% 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 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$2.77M – $3.35M
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