Listed by Lizzie Ferris • Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty. Bought with Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH.
Off Market Oct 2025 for $1.5M
$1,610,567
4
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
3,504
sq ft
520 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870
About this home
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
1757Year Built
1.73 acresLot Size
$460Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lizzie Ferris• Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Bought with Nancy Beveridge• Coldwell Banker Realty - Portsmouth, NH
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)
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1757
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Gross Amount Tax: 10145.69
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 848
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Mini Split
Heat: Oil, Wood, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Stove - Wood, Mini Split
Sewer Information
500 Gallon, Leach Field, Leach Field - Existing, Private, Septic
Electric Information
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Public
Other Utilities Information
Internet: High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
Cable Company: Xfinity
Phone Company: Xfinity
Phone, Cable, Gas - LP/Bottle
Location
School Information
School District: Rye
Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Rye Junior High School
School - High: Portsmouth High School
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public, Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 165
Other Location Information
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
Block: 202
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,504
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1757
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Rockingham County
APN: 745793
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026