23 Straws Point, Rye, NH 03870
SOLD
DEC 1, 2025
Listed by Joe Leddy, Duston Leddy Real Estate, (603) 610-8285 . Bought with Great Island Realty LLC

23 Straws Point
Rye, NH 03870

  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,344 sqft (on 0.96 acres)

$5,000,000

Last Sold: Dec 1, 2025
28% below list $6.9M
$1,151/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $30,871/mo*
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$5,000,000

Last Sold: Dec 1, 2025
28% below list $6.9M
$1,151/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $30,871/mo*
Refinance Your Home
6 Beds
4 Baths
4,344 sqft
(on 0.96 acres)

Local Information

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Listed by Joe Leddy
Duston Leddy Real Estate, (603) 610-8285
Bought with: Christopher Austin, Great Island Realty LLC, (603) 433-3350
Source: PrimeMLS, MLS#5066544

Description

Positioned on New Hampshire's most exclusive peninsula, 23 Straw's Point commands sweeping Atlantic views and over a century of coastal heritage. Named for Governor Ezekiel A. Straw, who established his summer retreat here in the 1870s, Straw's Point has remained one of New England's most distinguished coastal addresses. This intimate enclave of homes is thoughtfully arranged around a central green, creating a design reminiscent of New England's finest village commons. Just minutes from historic Portsmouth and an hour north of Boston, this rare peninsula location offers both tranquility and metropolitan access. This elevated property showcases dramatic ocean vistas extending to the historic Isles of Shoals, with Rye Harbor State Park nearby. Built in the late 1800s, this residence known as Windlestrae carries a name Professor Gordon Milne chose in 1972, a Scots word for coastal grasses honoring the peninsula's heritage and windswept landscape. The historic home presents a rare opportunity for either sophisticated renovation or building a custom coastal estate. Properties on Straw's Point rarely come to market, with only a handful offered publicly in recent years. Whether envisioning thoughtful restoration or a new coastal masterpiece, this property offers the canvas for something truly special. The combination of historic significance and irreplacable ocean views makes this a unique opportunity on one of New England's most coveted stretches of coastline.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 02, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,151/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 23 Straws Point

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 11
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4344 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Other
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Oil
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two
View
Has a ViewView: Water

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: Other
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: TBD, Public
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 4344 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1870
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Wood FrameNot a New Construction

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $6,900,000Price Per Sqft: $1,151/sqft

Location

Direction & Address
City: Rye

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4344 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.96 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 5066544Water View: WaterAttribution Contact: Cell: 603-494-6864Above Grade Unfinished Area: 4344Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Source: AssessorBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet

Price History for 23 Straws Point

DatePriceEventSource
12/01/2025$5,000,000Sold
PrimeMLS #5066544
10/20/2025$6,900,000Listed For SalePrimeMLS #5066544
06/28/2024ListingRemovedPrimeMLS #5001913
06/22/2024$2,500Listed For RentPrimeMLS #5001913
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$21,246
Assessment$2,453,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 23 Straws Point

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
155 Cable Road, Rye, NH
0.96
Single-Family Home
$5,400,000
03/27/26
5
4.5
5,307
2075 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,740,000
05/21/26
4
4
2,979
288 Harbor Road, Rye, NH
0.61
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
08/29/25
5
3
1,869
330 Locke Road, Rye, NH
1.10
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
01/05/26
4
3.5
3,136
49 Jenness Avenue, Rye, NH
0.52
Single-Family Home
$2,035,000
04/20/26
3
2.5
2,000
55 Old Beach Road, Rye, NH
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,695,000
05/21/26
3
1.5
1,368
57 Cable Road, Rye, NH
0.68
Single-Family Home
$1,970,000
10/29/25
4
2.5
2,552
42 Surf Lane, Rye, NH
0.53
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
08/14/25
3
2.5
1,864

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Rye

At least 11 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say there's wildlife

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 33 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say streets are well-lit

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23 Straws Point, Rye, NH 03870 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,344 sqft single-family home built in 1870. This property is not currently available for sale. 23 Straws Point was last sold on Dec 1, 2025 for $5,000,000 (28% lower than the asking price of $6,900,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 23 Straws Point is $5,057,100.