Listed by John Samonas • Samonas Realty, LLC. Bought with Bentley By the Sea.

Off Market Oct 2014 for $435K

$2,566,333

Studio

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1,592

sq ft

495 Central Rd, Rye, NH 03870

About this home

An exciting opportunity has just come on the market in Rye! A nice level 1.6 acre lot with a 1560 sq ft brick structure that was once an original schoolhouse in this quaint seaside town. Bring your creative ideas and your builder and design the home of your dreams! Less than a mile to the beach, moments to Abenaqui Country Club, located on a gentle curve on Central Road. Wonderful stone wall was just built onsite delineating your property line. Completed septic design. Architect Lucy Gorham has designed a beautiful home for the site integrating the Schoolhouse. Or do your own thing! You have been waiting for this opportunity, dont settle for anything less.

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

1.8 acresLot Size

$1,612Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by John Samonas • Samonas Realty, LLC

Bought with Richard Tierney • Bentley By the Sea

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4372923

Redfin Estimate

$2,566,333

$2.1M since sold in October 2014$443K since August

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This home's estimate is 82.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.41M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,400,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,548 sq ft
129 Mill Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$535,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,064 sq ft
197 Mill Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,800,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,984 sq ft
124 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$2,750,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,594 sq ft
5 Ocean Blvd, North Hampton, NH 03862
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$600,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,772 sq ft
74 Suzanne Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,353,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,411 sq ft
35 Liberty Cmn, Rye, NH 03870

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Market trends in 03870, NH

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

COMING SOON
$2,495,000
3 beds2.5 baths4,259 sq ft
21 Garland Rd, Rye, NH 03870
COMING SOON
$1,729,000
4 beds2 baths3,458 sq ft
281 Wallis Rd, Rye, NH 03870
$719,900
1 bed1 bath600 sq ft
11 Parsons Rd, Rye, NH 03870
COMING SOON
$2,495,000
5 beds4.5 baths5,203 sq ft
5 Grove Rd, Rye, NH 03870
$1,125,000
4 beds2 baths1,894 sq ft
354 Wallis Rd, Rye, NH 03870
$1,200,000
3 beds1 bath1,162 sq ft
3 Douglas Cir, Rye, NH 03870
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Sale history for 495 Central Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,942 (−2.8%)

$463,200 + $1,441,500

$1,904,700

2024

$16,399 (+7.8%)

$463,200 + $1,430,500

$1,893,700

2023

$15,206 (+15.0%)

$463,200 + $1,430,500

$1,893,700

2022

$13,218 (+4.0%)

$463,200 + $1,430,500

$1,893,700

2021

$12,706

$316,800 + $926,400

$1,243,200

2020

$12,706

$316,800 + $926,400

$1,243,200

2019

$12,706 (+1.1%)

$316,800 + $926,400

$1,243,200

2018

$12,569

$316,800 + $926,400

$1,243,200

2017

$12,569 (+57.5%)

$316,800 + $926,400

$1,243,200

2016

$7,981 (+123.7%)

$230,300 + $517,000

$747,300

2015

$3,568 (−10.7%)

$230,300 + $97,000

$327,300

2013

$3,994

$235,100 + $129,000

$364,100

Tax history for 495 Central Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,942 (−2.8%)

$463,200 + $1,441,500

$1,904,700

2024

$16,399 (+7.8%)

$463,200 + $1,430,500

$1,893,700

2023

$15,206 (+15.0%)

$463,200 + $1,430,500

$1,893,700

2022

$13,218 (+4.0%)

$463,200 + $1,430,500

$1,893,700

2021

$12,706

$316,800 + $926,400

$1,243,200

2020

$12,706

$316,800 + $926,400

$1,243,200

2019

$12,706 (+1.1%)

$316,800 + $926,400

$1,243,200

2018

$12,569

$316,800 + $926,400

$1,243,200

2017

$12,569 (+57.5%)

$316,800 + $926,400

$1,243,200

2016

$7,981 (+123.7%)

$230,300 + $517,000

$747,300

2015

$3,568 (−10.7%)

$230,300 + $97,000

$327,300

2013

$3,994

$235,100 + $129,000

$364,100

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.58 Acres

Year renovated

2016

Sq. Ft.

5,262

Year built

2015

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rockingham County

APN

745218

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Partial

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 0

Equipment & Appliance Information
Water Heater - None

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Historic Vintage
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1592
Foundation: Brick, Concrete, Stone
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Driveway
Other

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot Features: Field/Pasture, Level, Wooded

Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1880

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2014
Gross Amount Tax: 3701.47

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 1542

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: None
Heat Fuel: None

Sewer Information
Private

Electric Information
None

Water Information
Water Source: Public

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: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 150
Public

Other Location Information
Directions: Central Road towards Rye beach. Property is on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,262
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Rockingham County
APN: 745218

Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Rye Junior High School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

9/10

Portsmouth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi

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

$2.44M – $2.95M

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Home values near 495 Central Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
493 Central Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4200 Sq. Ft.	$2,711,089
536 Central Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4492 Sq. Ft.	$2,453,567

Address	Redfin Estimate
470 Central Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2328 Sq. Ft.	$1,227,060
457 Central Rd, Rye, NH 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1506 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,093

Address	Redfin Estimate
469 Central Rd, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2390 Sq. Ft.	$1,034,775
531 Central Rd, Rye, NH 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2876 Sq. Ft.	$1,209,695

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