Is Rye, NH 03870 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rye is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 16% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 43% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #99 of 116 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Rye housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Rye, NH 03870 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 33 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (45 days then) and the median sale price rose 39% to $1,325,926. Overall, Rye is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Rockingham County, homes here sell more slowly than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Rye ranks #99 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).
Nearby, Danville 03819 (75% sold over asking) and Plaistow 03865 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Rye real estate
Is Rye a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Rye, NH 03870 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Rye?
The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rye sell over asking?
16% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rye?
About 1.58% of a home’s value a year in Rockingham County, or roughly $6,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rye?
The median sale price was $1,325,926 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $601 per square foot.
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