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Rockingham
1 Fairway
Listed by: Tony Jalbert, Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty, 603-964-8028 Selling Office: KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, Listing Courtesy of Prime MLS
$4,795,000
● House - Off Market

1 Fairway

Rye, NH 03871
bedrooms
8 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
9,277 Ft²
$25,692
Est. Monthly

About This Property

This prestigious landmark residence, designed for entertaining, traces its origins to the mid 1800's where sitting on the front porch, welcoming guests, and taking in year-round ocean breezes are part of the home's everyday experience. Built by industrialist Frank Jones as part of a small collection of homes he developed along New Hampshire's Seacoast, the property blends historic significance with enduring lifestyle appeal. Located within the Rye Beach Precinct, it overlooks the fairways of Abenaqui Country Club and sits just a block from Rye's beaches. The 1.17-acre setting provides both location and structure, with expansive grounds and established gardens designed for entertaining and relaxation. A covered front porte cochere welcomes arrivals, while rear porch extends living outdoors. A pergola overlooking the gardens creates a sheltered setting for outdoor dining. Architecturally, the home reflects the French Second Empire style, expressed through a mansard roof, tall windows, and intricate period detailing that create symmetry and presence. High ceilings, original wood floors, detailed millwork, and generously scaled rooms support both formal entertaining and everyday living. The Great Room, with marble flooring and a tin ceiling, serves as a central gathering space, while the kitchen and pantry anchored by an AGA stove form the working heart of the home. The residence offers eight bedrooms and multiple baths, highlighted by a spa-inspired primary bath featuring radiant heated floors and a custom steam shower. Two staircases and a private Stiltz lift provide seamless access throughout the home, while thoughtfully integrated modern systems including security ensure comfort and peace of mind. Convenient to Boston, the property combines architectural heritage, expansive grounds, and close coastal proximity, making it ideally suited for both year-round living and seasonal retreat.
Unit Size
9,277 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
1.17 acres
Price per sqft
$517
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$2,147
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1850

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Last updated: 7 months ago (Prime MLS #5076275)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 1, 2026 Sold
Sold
Mar 12, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Feb 10, 2026 Listed by Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty $4,795,000
Listed by Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty
Apr 10, 2025 Price Decreased $6,789,000
↓ $500K (6.9%)
Price Decreased
Nov 12, 2024 Listed $7,289,000
Listed
Historic Rye Beach 16-room estate sited on 1.17 lush acres overlooking the fairways of Abenaqui Country Club and just a short stroll via sidewalks to the seaside boardwalks and the country club’s clubhouse! Originally built by industrialist, former congressman, and former Mayor of Portsmouth, Frank Jones. It's one of only five homes thought to have been built by Jones, who also built the Rockingham Hotel and the Wentworth Hotel. The house is replete with Victorian detailing and mansard design, with no feature or detail overlooked. From the minute you walk into the elegant foyer, you're wowed with period molding, detail, and history. Anchoring the home is an epicurean-inspired island kitchen with rich warm cabinetry, tin ceilings, butler's pantry, and premium appliances such a British AGA gas range. A cozy breakfast room with fine detailing overlooks the rear deck, patio, grounds, and gazebo. Just off the kitchen areas you'll find a one-of-a-kind two-story great room with rich raised cherry wood paneling, a wood-burning fireplace, and tin ceilings. A Formal living room off the foyer offers a tranquil retreat features high ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, intricate ceiling details, and warm wood floors. Elegant formal dining room off kitchen. Spacious primary suite features a luxury steam bath with radiant floors and soaking tub. Generator and elevator. Alternate primary suite with en-suite bath. After nearly 35 years, it's time for a new family to enjoy One Fairway Drive.
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Property Highlights

Elevator
Garage
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1850
  • Effective Year Built: 1997
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 7
  • Bathroom Count: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 5
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 11
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 300
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 2,030
  • Garage Type: 3
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 50,965
  • Total Building Area: 7,284
  • Gross Building Area: 12,575
  • Building Area: 7,284
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 7,284
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000001170
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Rye School District
  • School Tax School District: RYE
  • Census Tract: 071001

Zoning

  • Zoning: SRES

Geography

  • Account Number: 2544
  • Parcel: RYEE M:001 B:008
  • Block: 8
  • Municipality: RYE
  • Latitude: 42.9763
  • Longitude: -70.7758

    Address

  • Full Address: 1 Fairway Dr
  • Address - House Number: 1
  • Address - Street Name: Fairway
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: NH
  • City Name: Rye Beach
  • Carrier Code: R777
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 9006
  • Zip Code: 03871

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $2,247,000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2099
  • Valuation Date: Apr 03, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 58
  • Final Value: 2,095,375
  • High Value: 2,535,329
  • Low Value: 1,655,420

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,798,200
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,299,300
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,498,900

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 04, 1990
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1 Fairway Drive built and last sold?
The property at 1 Fairway Drive was built in 1850 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $650,000.
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