Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin · 603-433-3350

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Condominium · Portsmouth, NH

ActiveFor SalePrice Reduced

55 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH

$654,000

$664,000 · changed Oct 11, 2026

Est. $3,307/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)

Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq Ft
791
Built
1988
MLS®
#5103083

Property Description

Buyers searching Portsmouth, New Hampshire will want a look at 55 Congress Street — a condominium asking $654,000. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 791 square feet of living space. As a condominium, it makes an easy lock-and-leave base: arrive Friday night, hand back the key Sunday, and let the association handle the rest. Also on the sheet: a 0.2-acre lot, 1988 construction and roughly $827 per square foot. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS.

On the market for the first time since 2003, this beautiful seventh floor corner condo has the distinction of being a home with the highest point of view in Portsmouth. Featuring panoramic views east and west this two bedroom, one full bath condo makes the most of its space with large bump out living room windows creating a wonderful, open, light filled space. Hardwood floors through-out the home, and the kitchen is undergoing a renovation including all new appliances and counter tops. The cozy layout offers two bedrooms on opposite sides with the living/dining combination in the middle. Three wall mounted heat/AC pumps keep the temperature just right. Just one easy flight of stairs takes you to a common, furnished roof top deck with amazing views of Market Square and the Seacoast. Please note that unit 703 is being sold separately but could be combined with 702 to create a single home with over 1600 square feet of top floor living space. Come and bring your own design touches and make this one of the most unique homes in Portsmouth.

Location Highlights

55 Congress Street is a condominium in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $654,000. That works out to about $827 per square foot, for a home built in 1988. It has been on the market for 3 months.

At this latitude, Portsmouth averages roughly 8.4 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
2
Total Baths
1
Full Baths
1
SqFt
791
Price / SqFt
$826.80
Property Type
Condominium
Year Built
1988
County
NH-Rockingham
Town
Portsmouth, NH
Status
Active
Days on Market
85

Primary Features

County
NH-Rockingham
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1988
Zoning
CD5

Interior Features

Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Basement
Yes
Basement Access Type
Interior
Basement Description
Storage Space
1/4 Baths
0
3/4 Baths
0
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Heating
Wall Units
Rooms - Total
4
SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
791
SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
0
SqFt Approximate Total Finished
791
SqFt Approximate Total
791

Financial Details

Association Fee
$296
Fee Frequency
Monthly
Fee Includes
Sewer, Trash, Water
Tax - Gross Amount
$6,058
Tax Year
2026
Taxes TBD
No

Additional

Construction Status
Existing
Construction
Brick
Covenants
Yes
Flood Zone
No
Pre-Construction
No
Property Sub Type
Condominium
Seasonal
No
Total Stories
4+
Surveyed
Unknown
Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
No

External Features

Driveway
None
Foundation
Concrete
Garage
No
Lot Features
City Lot
Lot - Acres
0.2
Lot - SqFt
8,712
Road Frontage Type
Paved
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage Length
75
Roof
Membrane
Sewer
Public
Utilities
Cable Available
Water Source
Public

MLS®: PrimeMLS #5103083; Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin · 603-433-3350

Property History

Estimated annual taxes for this property

2024
$11,118
2023
$10,840
2022
$10,562

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 Portsmouth
124
Average list price
$1,116,133
Price range
$425,000 – $2,775,000

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,370/ mo

Principal & Interest
$3,307
Property Tax
$927
Home Insurance
$136

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 big is 55 Congress Street?

55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 791 square feet of finished living space.

What is the asking price of 55 Congress Street?

55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed for $654,000 on PrimeMLS.

That is about $827 per square foot of finished living space.

It came on the market on August 3, 2026.

Is 55 Congress Street still available?

Yes. 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5103083).

Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.

Who is the listing agent for 55 Congress Street?

55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed by Christopher Austin of Great Island Realty LLC (603-433-3350).

Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.

What kind of property is 55 Congress Street?

55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is a condominium built in 1988.

The MLS lists its style as End Unit, Garden, with four or more stories.

Where is 55 Congress Street located?

55 Congress Street is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, in Rockingham County.

How much land comes with 55 Congress Street?

55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH sits on 0.2 acres, per the MLS.

The lot is described as city lot.

It has 75 feet of road frontage (paved).

Zoning: CD5.

The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.

The MLS notes covenants; review them in the deed and title work.

How much are the property taxes on 55 Congress Street?

Annual property taxes on 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH are $6,058 for the 2026 tax year, per the MLS.

New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Portsmouth assessing office.

Is there an HOA fee at 55 Congress Street?

The association fee for 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is $296 (monthly), per the MLS.

The MLS lists the fee as covering sewer, trash and water.

Ask for the association documents and budget to see exactly what the fee covers.

How is 55 Congress Street heated?

55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is heated by wall units, per the MLS.

Cooling: wall unit(s).

Does 55 Congress Street have town water and sewer?

55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.

MLS details — water: public; sewer: public.

Electric: circuit breakers.

Other utilities: cable available.

Is there a basement at 55 Congress Street?

Yes. 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH has a basement with interior access.

The MLS describes it as storage space.

What features does 55 Congress Street have?

The MLS lists these appliances at 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH: dishwasher, microwave, electric range and refrigerator; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.

How does the price of 55 Congress Street compare with other Portsmouth listings?

At $654,000, 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is priced close to the $659,900 median asking price of the 69 condos for sale in Portsmouth 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 do I schedule a showing of 55 Congress Street?

To see 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, 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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