Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,398 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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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Location

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    $8,176 per month

    30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $7,364

    Property Taxes

    $812

    HOA Dues

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    Property Information for 20 Fair Hill Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $9,743 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • 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

    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
    Public - PK to 4
    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 20 Fair Hill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870
    $1,425,000
    3
    2,398
    11,325
    2
    2
    1,728
    10,019
    $857,500
    3
    1,725
    9,147
    $650,000
    3
    1,440
    9,583
    3
    2
    2,817
    9,148
    $1,850,000
    2
    2,500
    18,730

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