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  • Listed by: 

    James Russ,

    Red Post Realty 603-760-7436

    Price cut: $300K (10/29)
    $1,650,000

    20 Fairhill Avenue, Rye, NH 03870

    3beds
    2,398sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1987
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $1,525,700 Zestimate®
    $688/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful water views
    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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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 15, 2025 at 10:14am

    Listed by:

    James Russ,

    Red Post Realty 603-760-7436

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5062847MLS Logo

    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 & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Security System, Hardwired Smoke Detector
    Location
    • Region: Rye

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $688/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,111,000
    • Annual tax amount: $9,743
    • Date on market: 9/24/2025
    • Road surface type: Paved
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    Estimated market value

    $1,525,700

    $1.45M - $1.60M

    $5,192/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    12/15/2025Contingent$1,650,000$688/sqft
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    10/29/2025Price change$1,650,000-15.4%$688/sqft
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    9/24/2025Listed for sale$1,950,000$813/sqft
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    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax 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

    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $8,874/mo
    Principal & interest
    $6398
    Property taxes
    $1898
    Home insurance
    $578

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 03870

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      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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