Listed by Ruffner Real Estate, LLC · Florence Ruffner · florenceruffner@gmail.com
Single Family Residence · Rye, NH
24 Straws Point, Rye, NH
$21,500,000
Est. $108,716/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 7
- Sq Ft
- 7,428
- Built
- 1902
- MLS®
- #5101732
Property Description
A single-family home with New Hampshire roots, 24 Straws Point in Rye dates to 1902 and lists at $21,500,000. The home provides 4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and 7,428 square feet of living space. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: a 1.19-acre lot, garage parking for 2 and roughly $2,894 per square foot. The full photo gallery, live pricing and every MLS detail for 24 Straws Point follow below.
Perched dramatically along the pristine Rye coastline, the oceanfront estate at 24 Straws Pointstands as a masterpiece of luxury on New Hampshire’s highly coveted and tightly held 18 miles of direct waterfront. Enjoying a rare geographic orientation, this legacy property commands breathtaking, sweeping panoramic views looking south all the way to the Massachusetts North Shore coastline. Adding to its unmatched exclusivity, the residence is one of only nine historic homes that directly abuts a magnificent, protected oceanfront common right to its front, ensuring an estate-like setting and a lifetime of unobstructed coastal beauty. Spanning over 7,000 SF of architectural craftsmanship, this residence presents an elegant 3-story silhouette from the front while cascading into 4 complete levels of oceanfront living from the back. The main entry level features a grand entry, sophisticated sitting room, private office, and a gourmet kitchen flowing into dining and family spaces facing the water. The home boasts 16 rooms, including 4 second-level en-suite bedrooms (septic officially approved for 4 bedrooms) and 6.5 baths. The incredibly versatile floor plan offers expansive flexible-use spaces for multi-generational living. The second floor includes a sitting room landing with a hall bath and a dedicated guest overflow room. The third floor reveals a private 3-room suite complete with an en-suite bath and laundry. The walk-out lower level adds an exercise room, full bath, and a spacious bunk room for guest overflow—exiting at grade to the oceanfront grounds. Inside, majestic living halls feature soaring ceilings. Outside, the private sanctuary is anchored by a heated, built-in swimming pool positioned to catch the sea breeze. 24 Straws Point offers privacy, timeless elegance, and a generational Seacoast living experience.
Location Highlights
24 Straws Point is a single family residence in Rye, New Hampshire, listed at $21,500,000. That works out to about $2,894 per square foot, for a home built in 1902. It has been on the market for 3 months.
At this latitude, Rye averages roughly 8.3 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Baths
- 7
- Full Baths
- 6
- SqFt
- 7,428
- Price / SqFt
- $2894.45
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1902
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Town
- Rye, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 87
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1902
- Zoning
- Res
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Walk-up
- Basement Description
- Finished
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Heating
- Propane
- Interior Features
- Surround Sound Wiring
- Rooms - Total
- 16
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 7,428
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 7,428
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 7,428
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $43,104.80
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Masonry, Wood Frame
- Covenants
- Yes
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- 3.5
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Driveway
- Paved
- Exterior Features
- Hot Tub, In-Ground Pool
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Capacity
- 2
- Lot Features
- Views
- Lot - Acres
- 1.19
- Lot - SqFt
- 51,836
- Road Frontage Type
- Other
- Road Frontage
- TBD
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Private
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Water Source
- Public
- Water Body Type
- Ocean
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5101732; Listed by Ruffner Real Estate, LLC · Florence Ruffner · florenceruffner@gmail.com
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $365,500
- 2023
- $356,363
- 2022
- $347,225
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Rye
- 34
- Average list price
- $1,639,750
- Price range
- $440,000 – $5,800,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$143,653/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $108,716
- Property Tax
- $30,458
- Home Insurance
- $4,479
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
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Questions About This Listing
How much does 24 Straws Point cost?
24 Straws Point in Rye, NH is listed for $21,500,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $2,894 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on July 25, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 24 Straws Point have?
24 Straws Point in Rye, NH has 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms (6 full and 1 half) in 7,428 square feet of finished living space.
What type of home is 24 Straws Point?
24 Straws Point in Rye, NH is a single-family home built in 1902.
The MLS lists its style as Modern Architecture, with 3.5 stories.
What town is 24 Straws Point in?
24 Straws Point is in Rye, New Hampshire 03870, in Rockingham County.
What is the lot size of 24 Straws Point?
24 Straws Point in Rye, NH sits on 1.19 acres, per the MLS.
Zoning: Res.
The MLS notes covenants; review them in the deed and title work.
What are the annual property taxes for 24 Straws Point?
Annual property taxes on 24 Straws Point in Rye, NH are $43,104 for the 2025 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Rye assessing office.
What heating and cooling does 24 Straws Point have?
24 Straws Point in Rye, NH is heated by propane, per the MLS.
Cooling: central air.
What are the water and sewer systems at 24 Straws Point?
24 Straws Point in Rye, NH has public water and a private septic system, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: private.
Electric: circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable available.
Plan a water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.
Does 24 Straws Point have a basement?
Yes. 24 Straws Point in Rye, NH has a basement with walk-up access.
The MLS describes it as finished.
What are the key features of 24 Straws Point?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 24 Straws Point in Rye, NH: surround sound wiring.
Outside: hot tub and in-ground pool.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, disposal, dryer, range hood, microwave, gas range, refrigerator and washer; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
What parking does 24 Straws Point have?
24 Straws Point in Rye, NH has a 2-car garage and a paved driveway.
Is 24 Straws Point a waterfront property?
Yes. The MLS lists 24 Straws Point in Rye, NH as a waterfront property on an ocean.
The MLS also notes views.
Confirm frontage, shoreland rules and any dock or beach rights during due diligence.
Is 24 Straws Point still for sale?
Yes. 24 Straws Point in Rye, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5101732).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 24 Straws Point listed?
24 Straws Point in Rye, NH is listed by Florence Ruffner of Ruffner Real Estate, LLC (603-772-6675).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
How does the price of 24 Straws Point compare with other Rye listings?
At $21,500,000, 24 Straws Point in Rye, NH is priced above the $3,200,000 median asking price of the 18 single-family homes for sale in Rye on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How can I see 24 Straws Point in person?
To see 24 Straws Point in Rye, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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