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    • Listed by: Engel & Volkers Portsmouth
    Price cut: $201K (5/14)
    $1,649,000

    850 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870

    3beds
    2,420sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1739
    1.56 Acres Lot
    $1,562,700 Zestimate®
    $681/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Updated bathsRenovated kitchenMature landscapingWarm sun-filled spacesExposed beams
    Thoughtfully repriced for today’s market, creating a rare opportunity to own this turnkey historic estate. Set on 1.56 private acres just minutes from the Seacoast’s beaches, this beautifully restored New England home offers a rare combination of historic character and everyday livability. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this 3-bedroom, 2400+ sq ft property retains its timeless charm while living with the comfort and ease today’s buyers expect. Inside, warm, sun-filled spaces highlight exposed beams and a natural, easy flow from room to room. The renovated kitchen and updated baths blend seamlessly with the home’s original details, creating a balance of authenticity and modern function. Multiple living areas provide flexibility for both relaxed daily living and entertaining. Extensive improvements—including updated systems, a new septic, and significant exterior upgrades—offer peace of mind rarely found in homes of this era. The property’s post-and-beam barn with wide plank floors adds exceptional versatility, ideal for entertaining, a studio, or private retreat space, while the surrounding grounds offer a mix of open lawn, mature landscaping, and privacy that is increasingly hard to find. Whether as a year-round residence or coastal getaway, this is a home that delivers character, comfort, and lifestyle in one of the Seacoast’s most desirable locations, with easy access to Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Newburyport, Massachusetts.
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    Listed by:

    Rosalie P Andrews,

    Engel & Volkers Portsmouth Cell:603-566-9904

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5082426MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Oil
      Cooling
      • Mini Split
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
      Features
      • Dining Area, Kitchen Island, LED Lighting, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Window Treatments, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
      • Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete Floor,Full,Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
      • Attic: Walk-up
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,716
      • Total interior livable area: 2,420 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,420
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Paved
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Low-Pile Carpet, No Stairs from Parking, Paved Parking, 1st Floor Laundry
      Features
      • Levels: 3
      • Stories: 3
      • Exterior features: Garden
      • Frontage length: Road frontage: 170
      Lot
      • Size: 1.56 Acres
      • Features: Country Setting, In Town
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s)
      • Parcel number: RYEEM011B130
      • Zoning description: Single Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Antique,Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Post and Beam, Timber Frame, Wood Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete, Fieldstone
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1739

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Rye

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $681/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $722,400
      • Annual tax amount: $6,443
      • Date on market: 4/7/2026
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        Estimated market value

        $1,562,700

        $1.48M - $1.64M

        $3,721/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/14/2026Price change$1,649,000-10.9%$681/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5082426 Report a problem
        4/7/2026Listed for sale$1,850,000+85%$764/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5082426 Report a problem
        8/13/2021Sold$1,000,000-23.1%$413/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4813963 Report a problem
        1/13/2021Listing removed--
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        12/23/2020Contingent$1,300,000$537/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4813963 Report a problem
        9/3/2020Price change$1,300,000-18.8%$537/sqft
        Source: Bean Group / Portsmouth #4813963 Report a problem
        6/30/2020Listed for sale$1,600,000$661/sqft
        Source: Bean Group / Portsmouth #4813963 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$6,256 +1.3%$722,400 -6.1%
        2023$6,175 +15%$769,000
        2022$5,368 +3%$769,000 +50.8%
        2020$5,210 +17.7%$509,800 +17.7%
        2019$4,428 +1.1%$433,300
        2018$4,381 $433,300
        2017$4,381 -0.3%$433,300 +5.3%
        2016$4,394 -5.2%$411,400 -2.6%
        2013$4,634 -1.6%$422,400 -10.4%
        2010$4,709 -7.3%$471,400 -10.8%
        2008$5,081 +8%$528,200
        2007$4,706 $528,200

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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 03870

          Getting around

          14 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          29 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

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          • Elementary: Rye Elementary School
          • Middle: Rye Junior High School
          • High: Portsmouth High School
          • District: Rye

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