850 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870
NH-Rockingham County
Key Facts
Description
Thoughtfully repriced for today’s market, creating a rare opportunity to own this turnkey historic estate. Set on 1.56 private acres just minutes from the Seacoast’s beaches, this beautifully restored New England home offers a rare combination of historic character and everyday livability. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this 3-bedroom, 2400+ sq ft property retains its timeless charm while living with the comfort and ease today’s buyers expect. Inside, warm, sun-filled spaces highlight exposed beams and a natural, easy flow from room to room. The renovated kitchen and updated baths blend seamlessly with the home’s original details, creating a balance of authenticity and modern function. Multiple living areas provide flexibility for both relaxed daily living and entertaining. Extensive improvements—including updated systems, a new septic, and significant exterior upgrades—offer peace of mind rarely found in homes of this era. The property’s post-and-beam barn with wide plank floors adds exceptional versatility, ideal for entertaining, a studio, or private retreat space, while the surrounding grounds offer a mix of open lawn, mature landscaping, and privacy that is increasingly hard to find. Whether as a year-round residence or coastal getaway, this is a home that delivers character, comfort, and lifestyle in one of the Seacoast’s most desirable locations, with easy access to Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Antique / Colonial / Farmhouse
Year Built
1739
Stories
3
Living Area
3,716 sq ft
Lot Size
1.56 acres
Zoning
Single Residential
Days on Market
37
MLS® Listing#
5082426
Property Features
Interior
Exterior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Fireplace
Basement
Parking
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Windows
Other Structures
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Schools
- Elementary:
- Rye Elementary School
- Middle:
- Rye Junior High School
- High:
- Portsmouth High School
- District:
- Rye
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$6,444
Tax year 2025
Directions
From Rye Town Center turn left on Washington Rd for 0.9 miles. White Colonial, Black Shutters w/Barn on the left.
Affordability Calculator
$329,800
Estimated monthly payment
$8,777/mo
Principal $1,319,200 · Est. interest $1,840,401 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Rye, NH
- $1,000,000
- Median Listing Price
- 94
- Median Days on Market
- 2,383
- Median Sq Ft
- $774
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 52
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 65% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 43% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Rye, NH.
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