Rockingham County and Rye Town property record for 540 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,035 sqft · built 1745 |
| Lot Size | 4.57 acres (199,069 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,808 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RYEE M:016 B:203 |
| Primary APN | RYEE M:016 B:203 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,035 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1745 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 199,069 sqft (4.57 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1256 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 WASHINGTON RD |
| City | RYE |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03870-2315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRES |
| Legal Block | 203 |
| Jurisdiction | RYE TOWN NH |
| Township / Civil Division | RYE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 71001 |
540 Washington Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: Rockingham County and Rye Town records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 WASHINGTON RD, RYE, NH 03870-2315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004229 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Washington Rd was $7,808, down 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Rockingham County and Rye Town assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham County |
| County Subdivision | Rye Town |
| Elementary School District | Rye School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,808.00 (-3.37%) | $932,800 (-0.02%) Land $470,700 Building $462,100 | |
| 2024 | $8,080.00 (+7.85%) | $933,000 (-) Land $470,900 Building $462,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,492.00 (+15.05%) | $933,000 (-) Land $470,900 Building $462,100 | $1,120,525 |
| 2022 | $6,512.00 | $933,000 Land $470,900 Building $462,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Washington Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 2022.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 26, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2022–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 540 Washington Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.5% of New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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