Listed by John Samonas • Samonas Realty, LLC. Bought with Great Island Realty LLC.
Off Market Apr 2019 for $840K
$1,745,816
4
bd
•
3 ba
•
3,928
sq ft
259 Grove Rd, Rye, NH 03870
About this home
Welcome to 259 Grove Road in Rye! Situated high on a knoll, this wonderful home and newest Rye listing combines the traditional lines of a classic home with the amenities of a vacation home! Located on a meandering quiet road that leads to the Ocean, this nearly four acre parcel has so much to offer! Four bedroom, four baths, 3500 +square feet! Kitchen is open to casual dining in front of a massive brick wood burning fireplace. Stainless steel appliances, Formal dining room and living room w/ fireplace. First floor office w/ built in book cases. First Floor Master bedroom suite. Laundry/mudroom room with half bath and a second half bath completes the first floor. Second floor features 3 bedrooms and an office/craft room. A full bath has been beautifully done over. Hardwood floors, state of the art boiler, central air, 2 car attached garage. A mature landscaped yard includes pretty perennial gardens, 2 patios, in ground pool, shed, and an outdoor fire pit to enjoy the Rye evenings! There is also a separate oversized one car garage with added storage, a pool house, an outdoor shower, second floor family room or au pair suite! We have found your estate in Rye and its priced right! Hurry and come to see it!
A Property w/ Elegance, Space & Privacy. Beautifully Situated on Grove Rd is This 1 3/4 Story 4 Bedroom 3500+ Sq Ft Cape w/ All the Amenities. Remodeled Kitchen Opens to a Large Family Room w/ Wood Fireplace & French Doors Overlooking a Beautifully Landscaped Yard. First Floor Master w/ French Doors Overlooking In Ground Pool, Formal Dining & Living Room w/ Second Wood Fireplace, & First Floor Library. Private 3.87 Acre Yard w/ in ground Pool, Large Unique Garage Located at Pool Side w/ permitted recreation room w/ large bath. Heated Greenhouse w/ Water Line, Extra Out Building, 2 Car Attached Garage, Circular Driveway
PrimeMLS #1
Aug 8, 2015
Price Changed
$689,000
$175/sq ft
PrimeMLS #454783
Jan 9, 1998
Sold
$246,000
$63/sq ft
Nov 18, 1997
Delisted
—
Sep 10, 1996
Listed
$289,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,794 (−3.3%)
$498,700 + $551,900
$1,050,600
2024
$9,098 (+7.8%)
$498,700 + $551,900
$1,050,600
2023
$8,436 (+15.0%)
$498,700 + $551,900
$1,050,600
2022
$7,333 (−5.3%)
$498,700 + $551,900
$1,050,600
2021
$7,745
$352,300 + $405,500
$757,800
2020
$7,745
$352,300 + $405,500
$757,800
2019
$7,745 (+1.5%)
$352,300 + $405,500
$757,800
2018
$7,630
$352,300 + $402,400
$754,700
2017
$7,630 (+12.5%)
$352,300 + $402,400
$754,700
2016
$6,785 (−5.2%)
$258,700 + $376,600
$635,300
2015
$7,157 (−2.3%)
$258,700 + $397,900
$656,600
2013
$7,326
$273,100 + $394,700
$667,800
Tax history for 259 Grove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,794 (−3.3%)
$498,700 + $551,900
$1,050,600
2024
$9,098 (+7.8%)
$498,700 + $551,900
$1,050,600
2023
$8,436 (+15.0%)
$498,700 + $551,900
$1,050,600
2022
$7,333 (−5.3%)
$498,700 + $551,900
$1,050,600
2021
$7,745
$352,300 + $405,500
$757,800
2020
$7,745
$352,300 + $405,500
$757,800
2019
$7,745 (+1.5%)
$352,300 + $405,500
$757,800
2018
$7,630
$352,300 + $402,400
$754,700
2017
$7,630 (+12.5%)
$352,300 + $402,400
$754,700
2016
$6,785 (−5.2%)
$258,700 + $376,600
$635,300
2015
$7,157 (−2.3%)
$258,700 + $397,900
$656,600
2013
$7,326
$273,100 + $394,700
$667,800
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.87 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
3,528
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
163041
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 3
Location: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walk-up
Partially Finished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Water Heater: Oil
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 3928
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 4128
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Clapboard
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 137
Level
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1970
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 754700
Assessment Year: 2018
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Gross Amount Tax: 7900
Taxes TBD: Unknown
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0448
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC
Heat: Forced Air
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
1500+ Gallon, Concrete, Private
Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Public Water - On-Site
Location
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 200
Public
Other Location Information
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,528
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Rockingham County
APN: 163041
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Around this home
Schools
Rye Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Portsmouth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
65% 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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.66M – $2.01M
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