Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin · 603-433-3350
Condominium · Portsmouth, NH
55 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH
$624,000
$634,000 · changed Oct 11, 2026
Est. $3,155/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Sq Ft
- 847
- Built
- 1988
- MLS®
- #5103102
Property Description
A condominium with New Hampshire roots, 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth dates to 1988 and lists at $624,000. The home provides 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 847 square feet of living space. Condo ownership here means the plowing, mowing and exterior upkeep belong to the association — the weekend belongs to you. The numbers worth knowing: a 0.2-acre lot and roughly $737 per square foot. The full photo gallery, live pricing and every MLS detail for 55 Congress Street follow below.
Perched on the highest residential floor in Portsmouth this beautiful one bedroom, one full bath condo is on the sales market for the first time since 2003. This home feature a large, open floor plan with kitchen, dining and living room with wonderful west facing views. The large living room bump out window is a perfect place for a desk or sitting area. The kitchen with its large island and generous seating invites lots of opportunity for food and conversation. The bedroom with its own west facing window is spacious enough for a king size bed. The bathroom is being renovated and a new tile floor installed. Just a few short steps from this home leads you to highest roof top deck in Portsmouth. This common deck space is furnished and offers panoramic views of Portsmouth and the seacoast. Please note that unit 702 is being sold separately but could be combined with 703 to create a single home with over 1600 square feet of top floor living space. Come and bring your own unique style to this unique location and enjoy all that Portsmouth has to offer just steps away.
Location Highlights
55 Congress Street is a condominium in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $624,000. That works out to about $737 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
- 1
- Total Baths
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 847
- Price / SqFt
- $736.72
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Year Built
- 1988
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Town
- Portsmouth, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 92
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1988
- Zoning
- CD5
Interior Features
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Full, Storage Space
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Heating
- Wall Units
- Rooms - Total
- 3
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 847
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 847
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 847
Financial Details
- Association Fee
- $318
- Fee Frequency
- Monthly
- Fee Includes
- Sewer, Trash, Water
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $5,878
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Taxes TBD
- Yes
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
- Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 75
- Roof
- Membrane
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5103102; Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin · 603-433-3350
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $10,608
- 2023
- $10,343
- 2022
- $10,078
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
- $1,160,873
- Price range
- $425,000 – $2,775,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,169/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $3,155
- Property Tax
- $884
- Home Insurance
- $130
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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Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 55 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH
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Questions About This Listing
How much does 55 Congress Street cost?
55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed for $624,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $737 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on August 3, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 55 Congress Street have?
55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom in 847 square feet of finished living space.
What are the association fees for 55 Congress Street?
The association fee for 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is $318 (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.
What heating and cooling does 55 Congress Street have?
55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is heated by wall units, per the MLS.
Cooling: wall unit(s).
What are the water and sewer systems at 55 Congress Street?
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.
Does 55 Congress Street have a basement?
Yes. 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as full and storage space.
Is 55 Congress Street still for sale?
Yes. 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5103102).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 55 Congress Street listed?
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 type of home is 55 Congress Street?
55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is a condominium built in 1988.
The MLS lists its style as Garden, with four or more stories.
What town is 55 Congress Street in?
55 Congress Street is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, in Rockingham County.
What is the lot size of 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 (public).
Zoning: CD5.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
The MLS notes covenants; review them in the deed and title work.
What are the annual property taxes for 55 Congress Street?
Annual property taxes on 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH are $5,878 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.
How does the price of 55 Congress Street compare with other Portsmouth listings?
At $624,000, 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is priced below 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 can I see 55 Congress Street in person?
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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