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24 Straws Point, Rye, NH

Single Family Residence

For SaleActive
4 Beds|7 Baths|7,428 ft²|Built 1902|Rye

Listed by Ruffner Real Estate, LLC · Florence Ruffner

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: 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 7 weeks.

At this latitude, Rye averages roughly 8.3 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.

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:48

Primary Features

CountyNH-Rockingham
Property TypeResidential
Year Built1902
ZoningRes

Interior Features

AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
BasementYes
Basement Access TypeWalk-up
Basement DescriptionFinished
1/4 Baths0
3/4 Baths0
CoolingCentral Air
ElectricCircuit Breakers
HeatingPropane
Interior FeaturesSurround Sound Wiring
Rooms - Total16
SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade7,428
SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade0
SqFt Approximate Total Finished7,428
SqFt Approximate Total7,428

Financial Details

Tax - Gross Amount$43,104.80
Tax Year2025
Taxes TBDNo

Additional

Construction StatusExisting
ConstructionMasonry, Wood Frame
CovenantsYes
Flood ZoneUnknown
Pre-ConstructionNo
Property Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
SeasonalNo
Total Stories3.5
SurveyedUnknown
Timeshare/Fractional OwnershipNo

External Features

DrivewayPaved
Exterior FeaturesHot Tub, In-Ground Pool
FoundationConcrete
GarageYes
Garage Capacity2
Lot FeaturesViews
Lot - Acres1.19
Lot - SqFt51,836
Road Frontage TypeOther
Road FrontageTBD
RoofAsphalt Shingle
SewerPrivate
UtilitiesCable Available
Water SourcePublic
Water Body TypeOcean
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5101732; Listed by Ruffner Real Estate, LLC · Florence Ruffner

Property History

Annual taxes for this property

YearAssessed Tax
2024$365,500
2023$356,363
2022$347,225

Estimated from list price; verify with the town assessor.

Market Data

Live snapshot computed from active listings in this town

  • Active listings in Rye33
  • Average list price$2,182,742
  • Price range$585,000 – $7,498,000

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Loan Term
6.5%
Estimated monthly payment$143,653 / mo
  • Principal & Interest$108,716
  • Property Tax$30,458
  • Home Insurance$4,479

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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$21,500,000/ Asking Price
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Est. $108,716 / mo20% down · 30yr · 6.5%
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Questions About This Listing

How much does 24 Straws Point cost?

24 Straws Point in Rye, NH is listed at $21,500,000.

That works out to about $2,894 per square foot.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 24 Straws Point have?

The home has 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.

It offers 7,428 square feet of living space.

What type of home is 24 Straws Point?

Single-family home in Rye, New Hampshire, built in 1902.

What area is 24 Straws Point in?

The property is in Rye, New Hampshire (03870).

How do I find 24 Straws Point on the MLS?

The MLS number is #5101732 (PrimeMLS), listed on July 25, 2026.

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