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.
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Listed by:
James Russ,
Red Post Realty 603-760-7436
Bought with: A Non PrimeMLS Agency
$1,425,000
20 Fairhill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870
3beds
2,398sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.26 Acres Lot
$1,425,800 Zestimate®
$594/sqft
$4,018 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,425,800
$1.35M - $1.51M
$4,018/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 21, 2026 at 09:01am
Listed by:
James Russ,
Red Post Realty 603-760-7436
Bought with:
A non PrimeMLS customer
A Non PrimeMLS Agency
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5062847
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove, Water Heater off Boiler
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walkout,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,391
- Total interior livable area: 2,398 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,398
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 3
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Body of water: Atlantic Ocean
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 76
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Rolling Slope, Views, Neighborhood
Details
- Parcel number: RYEEM202B146
- Zoning description: GRES
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Modern Architecture
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
- Utilities for property: Cable, Propane
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Hardwired Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: Rye
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Sold | $1,425,000-13.6%$594/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5062847 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Contingent | $1,650,000$688/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Price change | $1,650,000-15.4%$688/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000$813/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,621 +7.8% | $1,111,000 |
| 2023 | $8,921 +15% | $1,111,000 |
| 2022 | $7,755 +1.3% | $1,111,000 +48.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 03870
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Rye Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Rye Junior High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rye Elementary School
- Middle: Rye Junior High School
- High: Portsmouth High School
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$1,425,800