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Listed by Alyson Mueller • Bean Group / Portsmouth. Bought with Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH.

Off Market Aug 2017 for $828K

$1,731,815

•

3,034

sq ft

420 Central Rd, Rye, NH 03870

About this home

Located in the heart of Rye & just a short walk to the beach, this remarkably restored center chimney Colonial honors the past while offering the best in modern conveniences. Unlike many antique homes, this beauty offers a comfortable open concept feel, making the large living room & kitchen area the heart of this home. Hosting large gatherings is a breeze in this home. The kitchen is thoughtfully & tastefully updated with custom cherry cabinets, granite counters, SS appliance, center island with additional sink & 1 of 4 wood-working fireplaces. Off the back of the kitchen is a warm, bright space, ideal for playroom or casual family room. Just through the kitchen is the formal dining room, where you can easily imagine cozy family gatherings by a warm fire. 2nd floor currently set up as 3 bedrooms plus office with custom mahogany built-ins which could easily be used as another bedroom, depending on your needs. The master bedroom has the most amazing view of the lush & colorful landscape in the backyard, an amazing way to start your day! 3rd floor could be used as 2 bedrooms or guest space/home office. Plenty of light floods this area of the home so the cozy window seat may become your own private sanctuary. If you like to garden or entertain outdoors, look no further. Off the back family room is a brick patio & very mature hedge, offering total privacy. Lush, mature gardens are plentiful & colorful, the yard is spacious & level, all beautifully sited on nearly 1.5 acres.

Single-familyProperty Type

1773Year Built

1.39 acresLot Size

$571Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Alyson Mueller • Bean Group / Portsmouth

Bought with Kathy Corbett • Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4633918

Redfin Estimate

$1,731,815

$904K since sold in August 2017$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 34.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,550,000
A
4 beds4 baths4,600 sq ft
41 Liberty Cmn, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,800,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,984 sq ft
124 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,400,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,420 sq ft
850 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD AUG 29, 2026
$923,500
D
4 beds3 baths3,578 sq ft
43 Alehson St, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$875,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,556 sq ft
163 Ocean Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,200,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,956 sq ft
76 Tehias Rd, Rye, NH 03870

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Market trends in 03870, NH

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.8%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

18 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,849,000
2 beds2 baths1,805 sq ft
4 Sagamore Rd #205, Rye, NH 03870
$1,499,000
2 beds2 baths1,507 sq ft
4 Sagamore Rd #101, Rye, NH 03870
3D WALKTHROUGH
$2,495,000
5 beds4.5 baths5,203 sq ft
5 Grove Rd, Rye, NH 03870
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Sale history for 420 Central Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4633918

Aug 25, 2017

Sold

$828,000

$273/sq ft

Jul 10, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 10, 2017

Contingent

—

Jun 4, 2017

Price Changed

$839,000

$277/sq ft

May 15, 2017

Listed

$859,000

$283/sq ft

PrimeMLS #4185565

Apr 12, 2013

Sold

$679,500

$224/sq ft

Sep 13, 2012

Listed

$749,000

$247/sq ft

1773 House: This center-chimney colonial is an exquisitely restored jewel in the heart of Rye, N. H. A short walk to the ocean, this remarkable home combines original, colonial detail with the dependability of modern architecture. First floor kitchen, family area, living room, and dining room flow around the central chimney, with its four working fireplaces, and beehive oven. Exposed, hand-hewn beams, wide-plank wood floors, and original raised paneling throughout. Kitchen boasts Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, granite counters, and custom cherry cabinetry. Second floor includes MB w/ bath and guest suite, and additional bedroom with adjoining, mahogany-paneled library and office. Converted attic with vaulted ceilings and skylights offers sunny retreat with and additional bedroom. Grounds and gardens a dream for entertaining. Tall, dense hedge creates complete privacy for the backyard bricked terrace and sunken serene meditation garden. Lush mature perennial beds. 1.37 acres

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,311 (−2.7%)

$467,700 + $644,700

$1,112,400

2024

$9,570 (+8.0%)

$467,700 + $637,400

$1,105,100

2023

$8,859 (+15.0%)

$467,700 + $635,600

$1,103,300

2022

$7,701 (−5.3%)

$467,700 + $635,600

$1,103,300

2021

$8,131

$321,300 + $474,300

$795,600

2020

$8,137

$321,300 + $474,900

$796,200

2019

$8,137 (+1.1%)

$321,300 + $474,900

$796,200

2018

$8,050

$321,300 + $474,900

$796,200

2017

$8,050 (+6.6%)

$321,300 + $474,900

$796,200

2016

$7,549 (+1.0%)

$233,900 + $472,900

$706,800

2015

$7,473 (+0.4%)

$233,900 + $451,700

$685,600

2013

$7,446

$235,900 + $442,900

$678,800

Tax history for 420 Central Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,311 (−2.7%)

$467,700 + $644,700

$1,112,400

2024

$9,570 (+8.0%)

$467,700 + $637,400

$1,105,100

2023

$8,859 (+15.0%)

$467,700 + $635,600

$1,103,300

2022

$7,701 (−5.3%)

$467,700 + $635,600

$1,103,300

2021

$8,131

$321,300 + $474,300

$795,600

2020

$8,137

$321,300 + $474,900

$796,200

2019

$8,137 (+1.1%)

$321,300 + $474,900

$796,200

2018

$8,050

$321,300 + $474,900

$796,200

2017

$8,050 (+6.6%)

$321,300 + $474,900

$796,200

2016

$7,549 (+1.0%)

$233,900 + $472,900

$706,800

2015

$7,473 (+0.4%)

$233,900 + $451,700

$685,600

2013

$7,446

$235,900 + $442,900

$678,800

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.39 Acres

Year renovated

2007

Sq. Ft.

3,034

Year built

1773

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rockingham County

APN

746449

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Driveway, Parking Spaces 4, Paved

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walk-up
Bulkhead, Dirt, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Water Heater: Tank
Attic, Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Master Bedroom With Bath, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Laundry - 1st Floor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Mini Fridge, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas
Carbon Monoxide Detector, Irrigation System, Security System, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired With Battery

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 31x12
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 15x14
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 16x16
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 24x11
Level: 1

Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Dimensions: 20x11
Level: 2

Room 6 Information
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 11x17
Level: 2

Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 15x16
Level: 2

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 14x15
Level: 2

Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 15x11
Level: 3

Room 10 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 14.5x11.5
Level: 3

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 3034
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 4126
Color: Beige
Garden Space, Outbuilding, Patio, Shed
Construction: Stick Built Off-Site
Foundation: Granite, Stone
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Clapboard

Driveway
Paved

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 7
Country Setting, Landscaped, Level

Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1773

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 706800
Assessment Year: 2016

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Year Notes: 2016
Gross Amount Tax: 7951.5

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0606

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC
Heat: Baseboard, Direct Vent, Forced Air, Hot Water
Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood

Sewer Information
Leach Field, Septic

Electric Information
Electric Company: Eversource
200 Amp, Generator

Water Information
Drilled Well, Private

Other Utilities Information
Fuel Company: Rye Energy & Lampry Energ

Location

Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Landscaping

School Information
School District: Portsmouth
Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Rye Junior High School

Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 160
Paved, Public

Other Location Information
Directions: From the Portsmouth Traffic Circle take Route 1 South, turn left onto Lang Rd, then Right onto Washington, and then a slight left onto Central.
Block: 0

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,034
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1773
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Rockingham County
APN: 746449

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 • 1.4mi

9/10

Portsmouth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi

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 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

69% 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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In this area, properties receive around 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

$1.65M – $1.99M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
390 Central Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3084 Sq. Ft.	$1,009,365
410 Central Rd, Rye, NH 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3449 Sq. Ft.	$2,690,895

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469 Central Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2390 Sq. Ft.	$1,187,953
361 Central Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2176 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,264

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433 Central Rd, Rye, NH 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3609 Sq. Ft.	$2,292,305
457 Central Rd, Rye, NH 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1506 Sq. Ft.	$987,644

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