20 Fair Hill Ave

Rye, NH 03870

$1,425,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,398 Sq. Ft.
$594 / Sq. Ft.
2,398
Sq. Ft.
$594
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 1/16/26
Closed 1/16/26

Description

Welcome to 20 Fair Hill Ave in Rye—where coastal living meets everyday comfort. Just a 2-minute stroll from Wallis Sands State Beach, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect blend of charm and convenience. Each bedroom features its own en-suite bath, creating privacy and ease for both family and guests. Take in beautiful water views from the second and third floors, and enjoy peace of mind with many major system updates already in place. Set on a manageable 0.26-acre lot and benefiting from...Welcome to 20 Fair Hill Ave in Rye—where coastal living meets everyday comfort. Just a 2-minute stroll from Wallis Sands State Beach, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect blend of charm and convenience. Each bedroom features its own en-suite bath, creating privacy and ease for both family and guests. Take in beautiful water views from the second and third floors, and enjoy peace of mind with many major system updates already in place. Set on a manageable 0.26-acre lot and benefiting from Rye’s famously low taxes, this 1987 beachside home is ready for its next chapter. It’s time to reimagine this house as your own and make lasting memories with your family—whether as a year-round residence or a seaside getaway.
  1. Listed by James Russ • Red Post Realty

Sold By A Non PrimeMLS Agency

Property Details for 20 Fair Hill Avenue

Water Body Type
Ocean
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
No
Zoning
GRES
LISTING CLOSED: 01/16/2026 12:00 AM

Property Details for 20 Fair Hill Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #5062847
Days on Market82
Taxes$9,743 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1987
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyRockingham County
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Building Information for 20 Fair Hill Avenue

Stories3Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

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$7,243

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 20 Fair Hill Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Rye
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: GPS directions are accurate.
  • Latitude: 43.029252000001001
  • Longitude: -70.724746999999994
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Avenue
  • Map: 20.2
  • Zip Code: 03870
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: Yes
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Footprint: 29' X 36'
  • Lot: 146
  • Lot Features: Rolling, View, Water View, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Road Frontage Length: 76.0
  • Water Body Access: No
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • Total Finished Area: 2398.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2398.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 993.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11326.0
  • Total Area: 3391.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1987
  • High School: Portsmouth High School
  • Middle/Jr School: Rye Junior High School
  • Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Fuel Company: DF Richard
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Leach Field On-Site, On-Site Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable, Propane
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt at Site, Cable Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Grey
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Exterior
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove, Water Heater off Boiler
  • Basement: No
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Dining Room, Level 2: Kitchen, Level 2: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Den, Level 3: Primary Bdm Ste
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Heating: Oil, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
Room 5
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Den
Room 6
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 7
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath

Property History for 20 Fair Hill Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927556133

$1,425,000—
Jan 16, 2026

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5062847

$1,425,000—
Dec 15, 2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5062847

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927556133

$1,425,000
01/16/2026

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5062847

$1,425,000
12/15/2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5062847

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Fair Hill Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$742,900Additions$368,100Total$1,111,000
Tax Record2025$9,299 ($775 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,398 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,398 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt473 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated2004ZoningGRESCountyROCKINGHAMAPNRYEE M:202 B:146

Schools near 20 Fair Hill Avenue

This home is within Rye School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rye Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Rye Junior High School
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Rye Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Rye Junior High School
Public5 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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