Listed by Rosalie Andrews • Engel & Volkers Portsmouth (Cell: 603-566-9904). Bought with EXP Realty.
Off Market Jan 2026 for $675K
$489,311
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37 Central Rd, Rye, NH 03870
About this home
The Old Electric Trolley Barn – Rye Center. Single Family home or: For those seeking alternative uses, the barn also lends itself well to multiple car/boat storage or quiet office. Built in 1898 by the Boston & Maine Railroad, this historic barn is a true Rye landmark. Perfectly situated in the heart of Rye Center, the property is just steps from the Town Hall, Public Library, Town Safety Building, Junior High School, and Parsons Field. Set on 0.28 acres, the solid barn has undergone extensive interior work and offers remarkable potential. With residential zoning in place, the property presents a rare opportunity to create a beautiful single-family home in a quiet neighborhood of similar properties. Home plans are available (subject to approval), and a 3-bedroom septic design and engineering work have already been completed. Variances approved in 2023 further enhance the buildability of this unique site. Beyond the property line, enjoy proximity to Rye’s Town Forest with its network of trails, and just minutes away, some of New Hampshire’s finest family beaches. With buildable lots in Rye becoming increasingly scarce, this property represents a rare blend of history, location, and future potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 car garageParking
Listed by Rosalie Andrews• Engel & Volkers Portsmouth
The Old Electric Trolley Barn, built in 1898 by the Boston & Maine Railroad and sold to the Town of Rye in 1929, is located at 37 Central Road in the very heart of Rye Center. Just steps from the Town Hall, Public Library, Town Safety Building, Junior High School, and Parsons Field, the property's 0.28 acres and solid barn is suitable for expert-recommended preservation and restoration with its huge roof beams and bead board finishes or, with its already approved demolition permit and residential zoning in place, for building a beautiful single family home in a quiet neighborhood of similar properties. Buildable lots in Rye are increasingly rare. This property is also near the town forest and its trails, and New Hampshire's finest family beaches.
PrimeMLS #4890554
Jun 9, 2022
Sold
$577,000
$240/sq ft
Feb 3, 2022
Pending
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Jan 24, 2022
Contingent
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Nov 12, 2021
Listed
$577,000
$240/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
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Last updated by owner on Nov 12, 2021.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 10
Interior
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Post and Beam
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Frame
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2400
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2400
Color: White
Roof: Shingle
Driveway
Dirt, Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 038
Lot Features: Interior Lot, Level, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Near School(s)
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1898
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Gross Amount Tax: 5162
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 1972
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: None
Sewer Information
On-Site Septic Needed, Septic Design Available
Electric Information
On-Site
Water Information
Water Source: Public Water - On-Site
Other Utilities Information
Internet: None
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Location
School Information
School District: Rye
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 Type: Paved
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 75
Other Location Information
Directions: From Town Center (Washington Rd) take Central Rd. Building is 4th on right
Block: 000
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Rockingham County
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Home facts updated by county records on Nov 12, 2021
Around this home
Schools
Rye Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Portsmouth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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 hot days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
We're working on getting current and accurate wind risk information for this home.
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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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$465,000 – $563,000
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