Listed by Rosalie P Andrews, Engel & Volkers Portsmouth, (603) 610-8292 . Bought with Engel & Volkers Portsmouth
16 Parsons Road
Rye, NH 03870
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 846 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
846 sqft
Local Information
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Listed by Rosalie P Andrews
Engel & Volkers Portsmouth, (603) 610-8292
Bought with: Rosalie P Andrews, Engel & Volkers Portsmouth, (603) 610-8292
Source: PrimeMLS, MLS#5007125

Description
"Locke Cottage" is a small but great space with convenient location to the Rye Beach coastline and downtown Portsmouth. There is a very small view of the Ocean during fall and winter from the second floor bedroom of this 848 Square foot cottage on a .20 acre lot on a quiet street. The first floor has original hardwood floors in the living room area surrounding the fireplace w/wood stove. Small kitchen, with working appliances and full bath. Sunroom/bedroom with closet and many windows for amazing light. Deck area as you approach the side door w/small outdoor table and bench. Out back is a generator and shed. Side yard has a few blueberry bushes. Owned by the same family since 1978. Excellent cell phone reception area!
16 Parsons Road, Rye, NH 03870 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 846 sqft single-family home built in 1951. It last sold for $650,000 on Aug 30, 2024 (13% below the $750,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $803,400, with a rent estimate of $2,914/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 16 Parsons Road
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Crawl Space,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 4 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 846 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable, PropaneAppliances: Refrigerator, Electric StoveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Propane,Wood,Gas Heater,Wood StoveNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Propane |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Wood Stove Insert |
Gas & Electric Electric: 100 Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Other |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Rolled Hot Mop ShingleExterior: DeckFoundation: Fieldstone |
Parking & Garage No GarageParking: Dirt |
Frontage Road Surface Type: Paved |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
Farm & Range Frontage Length: Road frontage: 75 |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 846 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1951 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow |
Building Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior, Vertical SidingNot a New Construction |
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Price List Price: $750,000 |
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Direction & Address City: Rye |
School Information Elementary School: Rye Elementary SchoolElementary School District: RyeJr High / Middle School: Rye Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: RyeHigh School: Portsmouth High SchoolHigh School District: Rye |
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Building Area Building Area: 846 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 8712 sqft |
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Mls Number: 5007125Attribution Contact: Cell: 603-566-9904Above Grade Unfinished Area: 846Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Source: AssessorBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet |
Price History for 16 Parsons Road
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/30/2024 | $650,000 | Sold | PrimeMLS #5007125 |
| 08/14/2024 | $750,000 | Contingent | PrimeMLS #5007125 |
| 08/06/2024 | $750,000 | PriceChange | PrimeMLS #5007125 |
| 07/29/2024 | $799,000 | Listed For Sale | PrimeMLS #5007125 |
| 10/09/2009 | $170,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Rye
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
27
3MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $4,157 |
| Assessment | $480,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 16 Parsons Road
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $1,325,000 | 04/22/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,056 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $1,550,000 | 08/07/25 | 3 | 3 | 1,876 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $1,600,000 | 01/16/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,356 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $1,425,000 | 01/16/26 | 3 | 3 | 2,398 | |
1.39 | Single-Family Home | $400,000 | 06/24/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,120 | |
1.38 | Single-Family Home | $699,000 | 05/01/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,144 | |
1.92 | Single-Family Home | $795,000 | 08/22/25 | 2 | 1 | 945 | |
1.16 | Single-Family Home | $1,395,000 | 11/21/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,334 | |
1.00 | Single-Family Home | $2,275,000 | 08/13/25 | 3 | 3.5 | 3,842 |
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What Locals Say about Rye
At least 11 Trulia users voted on each feature.
93 % Say it's dog friendly
92 % Say there's wildlife
89 % Say car is needed
88 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say parking is easy
82 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say it's quiet
72 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
71 % Say kids play outside
70 % Say neighbors are friendly
31 % Say there are community events
29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
24 % Say streets are well-lit
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