Listed by Tess Roper Weglarz • Roper Real Estate. Bought with Bean Group / Portsmouth.
Off Market Jul 2016 for $645K
$1,356,536
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,280
sq ft
31 Pioneer Rd, Rye, NH 03870
About this home
Own a piece of Rye history! This stunning 1820 Post and Beam Colonial has been renovated from top to bottom while maintaining the charm and true historic integrity of the home. The kitchen boasts cherry cabinets with granite and Corian counters, plus breakfast bar. You'll find original gleaming wide pine floors & hand-rubbed solid wood period doors throughout. Walk out the French doors from both the dining room and family room onto the 2 tiered deck surrounded by perennial gardens, custom rock wall and easily access the hot tub. The master suite was renovated with his and her walk-in closets, radiant heated tile floors in the master bath, glass enclosed shower and large jetted soaking tub - giving this 300 sq/ft master bathroom a spa-like feel. Large bonus/rec room off 2 car garage. Central A/C and 3 heat zones will keep you comfortable year-round. New Harvey windows in 2015. Town water, private septic. Less than 3 miles to the beach, and downtown Portsmouth is just minutes away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1820Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$595Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tess Roper Weglarz• Roper Real Estate
Bought with Brad Boisvert• Bean Group / Portsmouth
Antique 1820 Center Hall Colonial with classic Rye charm combined with recent updates including custom cherry kitchen with breakfast bar, wide pine floors and expansive master suite boasting over 300 square foot master bath, walk in closet and laundry area. This 2200 plus square foot 3 bedroom, 3 bath home offers front to back formal living room with fireplace, spacious dining room and family rooms with French doors opening onto custom mahogany two tiered deck surrounded by stone walls and perennial gardens. Efficient forced hot air oil heat and high velocity air conditioning with off boiler water heater. Town water and private sewer. Enjoy yourself in this desirable location on beautiful Route 1A close to beaches, commuter routes and historic downtown Portsmouth
PrimeMLS #125698
May 27, 2004
Sold
$535,000
$235/sq ft
Nov 20, 2003
Listed
$539,900
$237/sq ft
IMPECCABLE C1830 COLONIAL UPDATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM! ORIGINAL DETAILS COMBINE W/ GOURMET KITCHEN, NEWER BATHS (JACUZZI). FABULOUS FOR ENTERTAINING. BOUNDED BY STONE WALLS AND GLORIOUS GARDENS CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN PORTSMOUTH BEACHES! SEE ADD`T PICTURES.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,836 (−3.3%)
$463,200 + $473,000
$936,200
2024
$8,107 (+7.8%)
$463,200 + $473,000
$936,200
2023
$7,518 (+15.0%)
$463,200 + $473,000
$936,200
2022
$6,535 (−12.7%)
$463,200 + $473,000
$936,200
2021
$7,484
$304,000 + $428,300
$732,300
2020
$7,484
$304,000 + $428,300
$732,300
2019
$7,484 (+8.7%)
$304,000 + $428,300
$732,300
2018
$6,884
$304,000 + $376,900
$680,900
2017
$6,884 (+11.3%)
$304,000 + $376,900
$680,900
2016
$6,187 (−2.0%)
$207,200 + $372,100
$579,300
2015
$6,314 (+11.0%)
$207,200 + $372,100
$579,300
2013
$5,690
$207,300 + $311,400
$518,700
Tax history for 31 Pioneer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,836 (−3.3%)
$463,200 + $473,000
$936,200
2024
$8,107 (+7.8%)
$463,200 + $473,000
$936,200
2023
$7,518 (+15.0%)
$463,200 + $473,000
$936,200
2022
$6,535 (−12.7%)
$463,200 + $473,000
$936,200
2021
$7,484
$304,000 + $428,300
$732,300
2020
$7,484
$304,000 + $428,300
$732,300
2019
$7,484 (+8.7%)
$304,000 + $428,300
$732,300
2018
$6,884
$304,000 + $376,900
$680,900
2017
$6,884 (+11.3%)
$304,000 + $376,900
$680,900
2016
$6,187 (−2.0%)
$207,200 + $372,100
$579,300
2015
$6,314 (+11.0%)
$207,200 + $372,100
$579,300
2013
$5,690
$207,300 + $311,400
$518,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Air Conditioner, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired With Battery
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: 2
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2
Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2280
Deck, Fence - Invisible Pet, Fence - Partial, Hot Tub
Construction: Post and Beam, Wood Frame
Foundation: Granite, Stone
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Clapboard, Wood
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Country Setting, Landscaped, Level
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1820
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Year: 2015
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Gross Amount Tax: 6314
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 2281
Financing Information
All Financing Options
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC, Multi Zone
Heat: Hot Water, Multi Zone, Radiant
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
Private
Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Public
Other Utilities Information
Cable, Internet - Cable
Location
School Information
School District: Rye
Middle/Jr School: Rye Junior High School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 208
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: From the Portsmouth Traffic Circle, travel south on US Route 1/Lafayette Road. Turn left onto Elwyn Road (just past big Yoken's sign). At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pioneer Road (continue straight through roundabout). 31 Pioneer Road is on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,412
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1820
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Rockingham County
APN: 295667
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Property Disclosure
Around this home
Schools
Rye Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Rye Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
Portsmouth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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 92° 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
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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
$1.29M – $1.56M
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