Listed by Barbara Shea-Smucker • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty. Bought with Samonas Realty, LLC.
Off Market May 2019 for $710K
$1,213,569
3
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,208
sq ft
271 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870
About this home
This turn-of-the-century home on stonewall-lined Washington Road offers easy access to everything you need for an active lifestyle: a short walk to town trails and conservation land; less than a mile from Foss Beach and the Atlantic Ocean; less than 5 miles from Wentworth by the Sea and downtown Portsmouth! Inside, you'll find light and airy living spaces with comfortable, well-proportioned rooms that are loaded with character: wood floors, built-ins, even a claw foot tub. Its kitchen has SubZero/Thermador appliances, cherry cabinetry, granite countertops and island seating. Upgrades include an efficient, propane-fired Viessmann heating system. The 4-car garage has electrical and plumbing connections, suggesting potential to finish the upper level for a home office, workshop or studio. .. or use it as-is for storage. The setting is lovely, with mature plantings, flower beds and fruit trees. In warmer seasons, open the windows and enjoy Rye Harbor bell's hypnotic melody. .. relax and enjoy a good book on the sun porch and entertain on 2 decks, all positioned along the sun's path. A wonderful place to call home! [Showings to begin on Saturday, March 30th]
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$550Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Shea-Smucker• Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Listed by Lynne Joyce• Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Follow the sea breeze along a stonewall-lined road to this turn-of-the-century home! Inside, you'll find light and airy living space with comfortable, well-proportioned rooms. Stunning kitchen, outfitted for real cooking, with SubZero/Thermador appliances, cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, island seating. Loaded with character: wood floors, built-ins, claw foot tub. New, efficient Viessmann heating system! 4-car garage with electrical, plumbing connections suggests potential to finish 2nd floor for workshop, studio. Dreaming of garden therapy? This lovely lot has mature plantings, flower beds, fruit trees. Relax and enjoy a good book or entertain on 2 decks and a screened porch, all positioned along the sun's path. The ebb and flow of waves, and hypnotic Rye Harbor bell will delight your senses! Easy access to everything you need for an active lifestyle: short walk to town trails; less than a mile from beach, ocean; less than 5 miles from Wentworth by the Sea, downtown Portsmouth.
PrimeMLS #4016635
May 31, 2011
Sold
$550,000
$249/sq ft
Aug 6, 2010
Listed
$564,900
$256/sq ft
Charming, turn-of-the-century New Englander on a corner lot located on a well-tended lot of land with mature fruit trees. Less than a mile to the ocean, Rye Elementary and Middle Schools as well as a short drive to downtown Portsmouth. This property is a short walk to twenty three acres of conservation land and is located on one of Rye's loveliest roads. This home was fully renovated in 2000 with a new four car garage with a large attic for storage or possible more living space. Well-appointed kitchen with cherry cabinets & granite countertops. Stone walls, deck, and three season screened-in porch complete this family home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,205 (−3.3%)
$425,300 + $316,000
$741,300
2024
$6,420 (+7.8%)
$425,300 + $316,000
$741,300
2023
$5,953 (+15.1%)
$425,300 + $316,000
$741,300
2022
$5,174 (−20.5%)
$425,300 + $316,000
$741,300
2021
$6,508 (+1.0%)
$299,400 + $337,400
$636,800
2020
$6,444
$299,400 + $331,100
$630,500
2019
$6,444 (+1.1%)
$299,400 + $331,100
$630,500
2018
$6,374
$299,400 + $331,100
$630,500
2017
$6,374 (+8.0%)
$299,400 + $331,100
$630,500
2016
$5,900 (−2.0%)
$217,700 + $334,700
$552,400
2015
$6,021 (+7.8%)
$217,700 + $334,700
$552,400
2013
$5,586
$217,700 + $291,500
$509,200
Tax history for 271 Washington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,205 (−3.3%)
$425,300 + $316,000
$741,300
2024
$6,420 (+7.8%)
$425,300 + $316,000
$741,300
2023
$5,953 (+15.1%)
$425,300 + $316,000
$741,300
2022
$5,174 (−20.5%)
$425,300 + $316,000
$741,300
2021
$6,508 (+1.0%)
$299,400 + $337,400
$636,800
2020
$6,444
$299,400 + $331,100
$630,500
2019
$6,444 (+1.1%)
$299,400 + $331,100
$630,500
2018
$6,374
$299,400 + $331,100
$630,500
2017
$6,374 (+8.0%)
$299,400 + $331,100
$630,500
2016
$5,900 (−2.0%)
$217,700 + $334,700
$552,400
2015
$6,021 (+7.8%)
$217,700 + $334,700
$552,400
2013
$5,586
$217,700 + $291,500
$509,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From Rye Center: head East on Washington to corner of Washington and Long John. From Portsmouth: head South on Sagamore to Langs Corner. Stay straight onto Long John. Property is at corner of Long John and Washington. From Foss Beach: head West on Washington, property approx 1 mile up on right side.
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 162940
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rye Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Portsmouth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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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
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.40M
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