Listed by Fred Attalla • Weichert Realtors PEYT/Portsmouth. Bought with Bean Group / Portsmouth.

Off Market Sep 2014 for $565K

$1,274,071

•

2,650

sq ft

97 Central Rd, Rye, NH 03870

About this home

Rye Country Setting - Beautiful irrigated grounds with numerous flower beds surround this 1920 Classic 9 Room, 3-4 bedroom Front Porch Colonial in the heart of Rye. Renovated in 2001 the fireplace home with central air & hardwood floors throughout - features a master suite with 2nd floor balcony & office/sitting room plus large family room and huge dining area with built-ins. A charming back staircase with skylight & mud room was added to accommodate a future 2 car garage and potential 2nd floor bonus room. 2nd floor laundry room could be converted to additional 3/4 or full bath. Close to Town Hall - minutes to Portsmouth & Beaches.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.75 acresLot Size

$481Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Fred Attalla • Weichert Realtors PEYT/Portsmouth

Bought with Carey Rooney • Bean Group / Portsmouth

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4357074

Redfin Estimate

$1,274,071

$709K since sold in September 2014$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$875,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,556 sq ft
163 Ocean Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,200,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,956 sq ft
76 Tehias Rd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,300,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,948 sq ft
510 Sagamore Rd, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$875,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,260 sq ft
21 Triton Dr, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$615,000
E
4 beds1 bath1,615 sq ft
65 Mckinley Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,250,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,521 sq ft
26 Neptune Dr, 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 97 Central Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4357074

Sep 10, 2014

Sold

$565,000

$213/sq ft

May 20, 2014

Listed

$575,000

$217/sq ft

PrimeMLS #551261

Jun 18, 1999

Sold

$195,800

$74/sq ft

Apr 13, 1999

Delisted

—

Oct 30, 1998

Listed

$199,000

$75/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,266 (−3.4%)

$449,200 + $538,400

$987,600

2024

$8,553 (+7.9%)

$449,200 + $538,400

$987,600

2023

$7,930 (+15.8%)

$449,200 + $538,400

$987,600

2022

$6,849 (−3.6%)

$449,200 + $532,000

$981,200

2021

$7,102

$305,000 + $389,900

$694,900

2020

$7,102

$305,000 + $389,900

$694,900

2019

$7,102 (+1.1%)

$305,000 + $389,900

$694,900

2018

$7,025

$305,000 + $389,900

$694,900

2017

$7,025 (+10.9%)

$305,000 + $389,900

$694,900

2016

$6,333 (+3.2%)

$221,800 + $371,200

$593,000

2015

$6,136 (+18.5%)

$221,800 + $341,100

$562,900

2013

$5,178

$221,800 + $250,200

$472,000

Tax history for 97 Central Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,266 (−3.4%)

$449,200 + $538,400

$987,600

2024

$8,553 (+7.9%)

$449,200 + $538,400

$987,600

2023

$7,930 (+15.8%)

$449,200 + $538,400

$987,600

2022

$6,849 (−3.6%)

$449,200 + $532,000

$981,200

2021

$7,102

$305,000 + $389,900

$694,900

2020

$7,102

$305,000 + $389,900

$694,900

2019

$7,102 (+1.1%)

$305,000 + $389,900

$694,900

2018

$7,025

$305,000 + $389,900

$694,900

2017

$7,025 (+10.9%)

$305,000 + $389,900

$694,900

2016

$6,333 (+3.2%)

$221,800 + $371,200

$593,000

2015

$6,136 (+18.5%)

$221,800 + $341,100

$562,900

2013

$5,178

$221,800 + $250,200

$472,000

*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

0.75 Acres

Year renovated

2007

Sq. Ft.

2,628

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rockingham County

APN

163226

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Driveway, Parking Spaces 3

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walk-up
Bulkhead, Full, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Skylight, Laundry - 2nd Floor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater - Electric, Water Heater - Tank
Irrigation System

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 12 x 19
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 14 x 20
Level: 1

Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Dimensions: 14 x 16
Level: 2

Room 6 Information
Utility Room
Utility Room
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Level: 2

Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 21 x 16
Level: 2

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Level: 2

Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Level: 2

Room 13 Information
Other
Dimensions: 14 x 18
Level: 1

Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2

Room 17 Information
1/2 Bath
Level: 1

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Colonial, Freestanding, Multi-Level
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2650
Balcony, Deck, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Window Screens
Foundation: Concrete, Stone
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt

Driveway
Paved

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Wooded

Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1920

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 472000
Assessment Year: 2012

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2012
Gross Amount Tax: 5532

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 2971

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC, Multi Zone
Heat: Baseboard, Multi Zone, Radiant
Heat Fuel: Oil

Sewer Information
Leach Field, Septic

Electric Information
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)

Water Information
Water Source: Public

Other Utilities Information
Cable

Location

School Information
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
Paved, Public

Other Location Information
Directions: From Portsmouth Traffic Circle - continue South on Rte 1 to Rye. Take a left turn on Washington Rd at lights. Continue to Central Rd on right. Head South past the Town Hall - #97 on right side.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,628
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Rockingham County
APN: 163226

Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Blueprints, Deed, Property Disclosure, Survey

Around this home

Schools

Rye Junior High School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Portsmouth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

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

$1.21M – $1.47M

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Home values near 97 Central Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Central Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3354 Sq. Ft.	$1,530,263
51 Central Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4196 Sq. Ft.	$1,062,428

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Central Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3835 Sq. Ft.	$1,845,340
146 Central Rd, Rye, NH 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3435 Sq. Ft.	$2,216,363

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Central Rd, Rye, NH 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$777,142
70 Central Rd, Rye, NH 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$785,459

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