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Last Sold Price
$1,567,000
4 beds3,504 sqft

520 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Description

Rare offering in the heart of Rye’s historic district. This timeless antique colonial offers space, privacy, and a setting that’s hard to find. This backyard is a standout, perfect for entertaining, outdoor games or peaceful mornings. It is set on an impressive 1.73-acres surrounded by natural beauty, conservation land on one side, the town field on the other, and over 222-acres of the Rye Town Forrest just beyond, offering a lifestyle rooted in nature and community. The home offers four bedrooms,...Rare offering in the heart of Rye’s historic district. This timeless antique colonial offers space, privacy, and a setting that’s hard to find. This backyard is a standout, perfect for entertaining, outdoor games or peaceful mornings. It is set on an impressive 1.73-acres surrounded by natural beauty, conservation land on one side, the town field on the other, and over 222-acres of the Rye Town Forrest just beyond, offering a lifestyle rooted in nature and community. The home offers four bedrooms, including a primary en-suite, 6 wood-burning fireplaces, beautiful wide pine floors, and the ease of second-floor laundry. Recent updates include new roofs on both the main house and sunroom, which also features new skylights. With the public library and middle school across the street, and vibrant downtown Portsmouth’s fine dining and boutique shopping only minutes away, this location perfectly balances quiet seacoast living with everyday convenience. Enjoy Rye’s pristine beaches just moments away where sunrise or sunset strolls can become a daily routine. Whether it’s surfing, swimming, or getting lost in a book with your toes in the sand, the coast becomes an extension of home. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a truly special place your own.
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.73 acresLot Size
1757Year Built
$447/sq ftPrice per sq ft
  • Listed by: Lizzie Ferris • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Listing closed: 10/29/2025 12:00 AM
Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5042111
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property information

520 Washington Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $10,146 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1757
  • Lot Size: 1.73 AC / 75,358 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • City: Rye
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: From Rte 1 in Rye/Crossing at Washington Road, Head East on Wahington Road. At intersection of Central Road and Washington, continue straight on Washington. Property will be on your right, diagonally across from Rye Junior High. GPS: 520 Washington Road, Rye NH 03870
  • Latitude: 43.013463155146098
  • Longitude: -70.770474915344295
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 16
  • Zip Code: 03870

Taxes and HOA Information

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: No

Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Paved

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Property

Lot Information

  • Block: 202
  • Lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Conserved Land, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Level, Open, Sidewalks, Walking Trails, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, In Town, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.73
  • Road Frontage Length: 165.0
  • Total Finished Area: 3504.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3504.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1344.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1526.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 75359.0
  • Total Area: 6374.0

Property and Assessments

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1757
  • School District: Rye
  • High School: Portsmouth High School
  • Middle/Jr School: Rye Junior High School
  • Elementary School: Rye Elementary School

Utilities

  • Cable Company: Xfinity
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 500 Gallon, Leach Field, Existing Leach Field, Private, Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Phone, Cable, Propane
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt at Site

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior
  • Roof: Membrane, Metal, Asphalt Shingle

Interior Features

  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Crawl Space, Partial, Interior Stairs, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Interior Access, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: 1/2 Bathroom, Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Eat-in Kitchen, Level 1: Library, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Full Bathroom, Level 2: 3/4 Bathroom, Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste
  • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Other
  • Flooring: Carpet, Softwood, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Oil, Wood, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Wood Stove, Mini Split
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Total: 4

Room Information

Room 1

  • Room Dimensions: 17'7X19'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Library

Room 2

  • Room Dimensions: 18'6"X 11'10"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room

Room 3

  • Room Dimensions: 18'4"X13'8"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room

Room 4

  • Room Dimensions: 21'6"X13'9"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Eat-in Kitchen

Room 5

  • Room Dimensions: 22'1"X13'9"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Sunroom

Room 6

  • Room Dimensions: 17'7"X12'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Den

Room 7

  • Room Dimensions: 5'7"X 8'11"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Half

Room 8

  • Room Dimensions: 15'5"X14'3"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite

Room 9

  • Room Dimensions: 17'10"X13'11"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath

Room 10

  • Room Dimensions: 17'10"X12'10"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 11

  • Room Dimensions: 15'5"X12'4"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 12

  • Room Dimensions: 13'4"X13'1"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter

Room 13

  • Room Dimensions: 6'7"X12'10"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter

Room 14

  • Room Dimensions: 6'2"X5'4"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full

Room 15

  • Room Dimensions: 22'1"X14'
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Other

Property History

520 Washington Road

DateEventPrice
Oct 29, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1920134460

$1,567,000
Oct 29, 2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5042111

$1,567,000
Oct 17, 2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5042111

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DateEventPrice
10/29/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1920134460

$1,567,000
10/29/2025

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5042111

$1,567,000
10/17/2025

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5042111

—

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Public records

520 Washington Road

Beds

4

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,504 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,504 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,526 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 520 Washington Road

This home is within Rye School District.

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: 520 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870
$1,567,000
4
3,504
75,358
$357,500
3
–
2,088
25,700
$443,475
3
2,650
43,560
$549,900
4
2,221
54,885
$540,000
–
–
2,255
56,628
–
4
2
3,035
199,069

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