OFF MARKET

Listed by John Samonas • Samonas Realty, LLC. Bought with Duston Leddy Real Estate.

Off market jan 2024 for $951K

$1,454,819

•

2,907

sq ft

40 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 03870

About this home

First time on market! Extra large private wooded lot in one of Rye's premier neighborhoods abutting fields, trails and recreational open areas! So close to the ocean and harbor as well! Classic 80's colonial in need of your modifications to make it your own! Updates in the past include FHW heating system, electrical, sunroom! Solid construction with a great foundation and large basement. Low taxes, great yard front and rear, pruned mature trees and landscaping. Two car garage with storage above. Another option is to take down existing structure and start with your custom plan! We have preferred builders on hand to discuss future plans!

Single-familyProperty Type

1982Year Built

1.07 acresLot Size

$500Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by John Samonas • Samonas Realty, LLC

Listed by Andrew Samonas • Samonas Realty, LLC

Bought with Carrie Barron • Duston Leddy Real Estate

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4972189

Redfin Estimate

$1,454,819

$504K since sold in January 2024$24K since October

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This home's estimate is 7.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,200,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,956 sq ft
76 Tehias Rd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD AUG 29, 2026
$923,500
B
4 beds3 baths3,578 sq ft
43 Alehson St, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,353,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,411 sq ft
35 Liberty Cmn, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,670,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,813 sq ft
40 TJ Gamester Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,740,000
E
4 beds4 baths2,979 sq ft
2075 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,200,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,164 sq ft
17 Moulton Ave, Greenland, NH 03840

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$647,228

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Market trends in 03870, NH

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.6%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$265K MoM

Avg. days on market

71d

23 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 1 DAY AGO
$5,625,000
3 beds3.5 baths4,085 sq ft
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$440,000
1 bed1 bath528 sq ft
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Sale history for 40 Recreation Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,792 (−3.3%)

$575,000 + $355,900

$930,900

2024

$8,062 (+7.9%)

$575,000 + $355,900

$930,900

2023

$7,475 (+14.6%)

$575,000 + $355,900

$930,900

2022

$6,521 (+10.5%)

$575,000 + $359,300

$934,300

2021

$5,903

$317,300 + $260,300

$577,600

2020

$5,903

$317,300 + $260,300

$577,600

2019

$5,903 (+1.1%)

$317,300 + $260,300

$577,600

2018

$5,840

$317,300 + $260,300

$577,600

2017

$5,840 (+11.6%)

$317,300 + $260,300

$577,600

2016

$5,234 (−2.0%)

$230,700 + $259,400

$490,100

2015

$5,342 (+0.2%)

$230,700 + $259,400

$490,100

2013

$5,333

$231,100 + $255,000

$486,100

Tax history for 40 Recreation Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,792 (−3.3%)

$575,000 + $355,900

$930,900

2024

$8,062 (+7.9%)

$575,000 + $355,900

$930,900

2023

$7,475 (+14.6%)

$575,000 + $355,900

$930,900

2022

$6,521 (+10.5%)

$575,000 + $359,300

$934,300

2021

$5,903

$317,300 + $260,300

$577,600

2020

$5,903

$317,300 + $260,300

$577,600

2019

$5,903 (+1.1%)

$317,300 + $260,300

$577,600

2018

$5,840

$317,300 + $260,300

$577,600

2017

$5,840 (+11.6%)

$317,300 + $260,300

$577,600

2016

$5,234 (−2.0%)

$230,700 + $259,400

$490,100

2015

$5,342 (+0.2%)

$230,700 + $259,400

$490,100

2013

$5,333

$231,100 + $255,000

$486,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.07 Acres

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

2,587

Year built

1982

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rockingham County

APN

745553

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Location: Attached
Direct Entry

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Finished, Partially Finished, Unfinished

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Water Heater: Domestic

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2907
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 4255
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Brick, Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Clapboard, Vinyl

Driveway
Paved

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: N/A
Rolling

Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1982

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Gross Amount Tax: 6905

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 1909

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Hot Water
Heat Fuel: Oil

Sewer Information
Leach Field, Leach Field - On-Site, Private, Septic Design Available, Septic

Electric Information
200 Amp, Generator Ready

Water Information
Public

Other Utilities Information
Cable Company: Comcast
Phone Company: Comcast
Internet - Cable

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
Paved, Public

Other Location Information
Block: 077

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,587
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Rockingham County
APN: 745553

Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Rye Junior High School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Portsmouth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

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, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

72% 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

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Home values near 40 Recreation Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3116 Sq. Ft.	$1,582,393
15 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2825 Sq. Ft.	$2,572,288
45 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3116 Sq. Ft.	$1,488,618
20 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2558 Sq. Ft.	$1,526,681
237 Locke Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3876 Sq. Ft.	$2,228,050
218 Locke Rd, Rye, NH 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$1,338,323
204 Locke Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1346 Sq. Ft.	$861,523

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3018 Sq. Ft.	$1,507,077
20 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2526 Sq. Ft.	$1,482,563
35 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2771 Sq. Ft.	$1,809,398
25 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3360 Sq. Ft.	$2,943,435
210 Locke Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,497,470
199 Locke Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$939,539
230 Locke Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$1,386,051

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3650 Sq. Ft.	$2,075,491
25 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4915 Sq. Ft.	$3,069,488
10 Recreation Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3018 Sq. Ft.	$1,624,271
231 Locke Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2438 Sq. Ft.	$1,182,602
230 Locke Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,462,165
207 Locke Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,327,136
199 Locke Rd, Rye, NH 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2002 Sq. Ft.	$990,354

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