OFF MARKET

Listed by Jennifer Madden • Madden Group. Bought with Madden Group.

Off Market May 2020 for $850K

$1,543,544

•

3,354

sq ft

81 Central Rd, Rye, NH 03870

About this home

A light-filled and detail-rich Colonial remodel in the heart of Rye, just a short distance to gorgeous beaches, walking trails, library and schools. Enjoy open concept living at its best. No detail was missed in this extensive 2014 top to bottom renovation that included a new kitchen, the addition of a master suite, 2-car garage, a bonus/recreation room over the garage which is open to the kitchen, new roof, siding, windows, and electrical. Additional recent upgrades include a large backyard patio, additional island/entertaining space in the kitchen and a wine cellar in the basement. Other perks include direct access from the oversized 2-car garage to the generous mudroom, open custom plantation shutters, built-in desk and storage in the light and bright office. Every inch of this home is impeccably maintained and boasts pride of ownership. The yard is open, sunny and private. Enjoy time with family and friends on the patio where you can watch the sun set. There is also an outdoor shower for easy clean up after a day at the beach. A perfect package-- 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2-car garage, central A/C and stylish kitchen - ready for occupancy, not to be missed!

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.62 acresLot Size

$460Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jennifer Madden • Madden Group

Bought with Jennifer Madden • Madden Group

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4797268

Redfin Estimate

$1,543,544

$694K since sold in May 2020$45K since August

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This home's estimate is 17.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) 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 21, 2026
$1,670,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,813 sq ft
40 TJ Gamester Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD AUG 29, 2026
$923,500
C
4 beds3 baths3,578 sq ft
43 Alehson St, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,740,000
D
4 beds4 baths2,979 sq ft
2075 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,300,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,948 sq ft
510 Sagamore Rd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,045,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,059 sq ft
1 Pheasant Ln, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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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

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Sale history for 81 Central Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4797268

May 15, 2020

Sold

$850,000

$253/sq ft

May 11, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 23, 2020

Contingent

—

Mar 10, 2020

Listed

$925,000

$276/sq ft

PrimeMLS #4390384

Apr 26, 2015

Delisted

—

Apr 24, 2015

Sold

$745,000

$222/sq ft

Mar 17, 2015

Contingent

—

Feb 3, 2015

Listed

$790,000

$236/sq ft

Beautiful newly renovated home in the heart of Rye, close to schools, beaches and Abenaqui Country Club. Original home was renovated to the studs and expanded to include a 2 car garage with family room above. Features include a custom granite/stainless kitchen open to an expansive living room perfect for entertaining, a formal dining, private office and mudroom complete the first floor. Second floor boasts a large master with walk in closet and bath, as well as 3 additional bedrooms, bath and 2nd floor laundry.

PrimeMLS #4265814

Apr 11, 2014

Sold

$350,000

$104/sq ft

Aug 9, 2013

Listed

$429,000

$128/sq ft

PrimeMLS #832551

Jun 25, 2002

Sold

$347,900

$104/sq ft

Jan 4, 2002

Listed

$359,900

$107/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,019 (−3.3%)

$421,600 + $655,900

$1,077,500

2024

$9,331 (+7.8%)

$421,600 + $655,900

$1,077,500

2023

$8,652 (+15.0%)

$421,600 + $655,900

$1,077,500

2022

$7,521 (−7.1%)

$421,600 + $655,900

$1,077,500

2021

$8,093

$298,400 + $493,500

$791,900

2020

$8,093 (+6.2%)

$298,400 + $493,500

$791,900

2019

$7,622 (+1.2%)

$298,400 + $447,400

$745,800

2018

$7,533

$298,400 + $446,700

$745,100

2017

$7,533 (+1.5%)

$298,400 + $446,700

$745,100

2016

$7,424 (−2.0%)

$217,200 + $477,900

$695,100

2015

$7,577 (+46.8%)

$217,200 + $477,900

$695,100

2013

$5,161

$217,200 + $253,300

$470,500

Tax history for 81 Central Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,019 (−3.3%)

$421,600 + $655,900

$1,077,500

2024

$9,331 (+7.8%)

$421,600 + $655,900

$1,077,500

2023

$8,652 (+15.0%)

$421,600 + $655,900

$1,077,500

2022

$7,521 (−7.1%)

$421,600 + $655,900

$1,077,500

2021

$8,093

$298,400 + $493,500

$791,900

2020

$8,093 (+6.2%)

$298,400 + $493,500

$791,900

2019

$7,622 (+1.2%)

$298,400 + $447,400

$745,800

2018

$7,533

$298,400 + $446,700

$745,100

2017

$7,533 (+1.5%)

$298,400 + $446,700

$745,100

2016

$7,424 (−2.0%)

$217,200 + $477,900

$695,100

2015

$7,577 (+46.8%)

$217,200 + $477,900

$695,100

2013

$5,161

$217,200 + $253,300

$470,500

*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

0.62 Acres

Year renovated

2002

Sq. Ft.

3,354

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rockingham County

APN

223770

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Location: Attached
Auto Open, Direct Entry
Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 6+

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walk-up
Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Level B: Wine Cellar
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Water Heater: On Demand
Bar, Blinds, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family, Kitchen/Living, Master Bedroom With Bath, Natural Light, Walk-in Closet, Window Treatment, Laundry - 2nd Floor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Mini Fridge, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler

Room 1 Information
Eat-in Kitchen
Eat-In Kitchen
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Family Room
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Dining Room
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Office/Study
Level: 1

Room 5 Information
Mudroom
Level: 1

Room 6 Information
Bonus Room
Bonus Room
Level: 2

Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom Suite
Level: 2

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2

Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2

Room 10 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2

Room 11 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2

Room 12 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2

Room 13 Information
1/2 Bath
Level: 1

Room 14 Information
Wine Cellar
Level: Basement

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 3354
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 4378
Color: Gray
Fence - Partial, Natural Shade, Patio, Window Screens
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Exterior: Wood Siding

Driveway
Paved

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 032
Easements: Unknown
Landscaped, Level, Street Lights, Trail/Near Trail

Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1960

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 745800
Assessment Year: 2019

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Gross Amount Tax: 7622

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0256

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC
Heat: Direct Vent, Forced Air, Hot Air, In Ceiling, In Floor, Multi Zone
Heat Fuel: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle

Sewer Information
Private, Septic

Electric Information
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)

Water Information
Public

Other Utilities Information
Gas - LP/Bottle, Internet - Fixed Wireless

Location

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

Neighborhood Information
In Town, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths

Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 62
Paved, Public

Other Location Information
Directions: From Portsmouth: Route 1A south to Washington Road. Right onto Washington to Rye Town Center. Left onto Central. House on right.
Block: 000

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,354
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Rockingham County
APN: 223770

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 • 0.5mi

9/10

Portsmouth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi

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

68% 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 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

$1.47M – $1.78M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Central Road, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3835 Sq. Ft.	$1,928,677
70 Central Road, Rye, NH 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$836,228

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Central Road, Rye, NH 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$948,717
110 Central Road, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2425 Sq. Ft.	$1,218,313

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Central Road, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4196 Sq. Ft.	$1,165,548
25 Central Road, Rye, NH 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2156 Sq. Ft.	$1,149,489

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