20 Fair Hill Avenue

Closed 1/16/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,425,000

3 beds3 baths2,398 sqft

20 Fair Hill Ave, Rye, NH 03870

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.26 acresLot Size

1987Year Built

$594/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

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.

Sold By A Non PrimeMLS Agency

Listed by: James Russ • Red Post Realty

Listing closed: 01/16/2026 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5062847

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Principal and Interest

$7,607

Property Taxes

$812

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Property Information for 20 Fair Hill Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $9,743 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Rockingham County
Water Body Type: Ocean
Water View: Yes
Waterfront Property: No
Zoning: GRES

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1987
Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

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
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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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		—
Sep 24, 2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5062847	$1,950,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
09/24/2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5062847	$1,950,000

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 Value

Land

$742,900

Additions

$368,100

Total$1,111,000

Tax Record

2025

$9,299 ($775 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

2,398 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,398 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

473 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

11,326 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1987

Year Renovated

2004

Zoning

GRES

County

ROCKINGHAM

APN

RYEE M:202 B:146

Schools near 20 Fair Hill Avenue

This home is within Rye School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Rye Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	1.6 mi
9/10	Rye Junior High School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	2.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rye Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	1.6 mi
9/10	Rye Junior High School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	2.5 mi

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