Listed by RE/MAX Shoreline · James Mills · 603-431-1111
Condominium · Portsmouth, NH
55 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH
55 Congress Street
$465,000
Est. $2,351/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Sq Ft
- 743
- Built
- 1988
- MLS®
- #5113919
Property Description
Buyers searching Portsmouth, New Hampshire will want a look at 55 Congress Street — a condominium asking $465,000. It features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 743 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: 1988 construction and roughly $626 per square foot. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS.
**Downtown Portsmouth Living at Its Best!** Welcome to 55 Congress Street, one of downtown Portsmouth’s most recognizable buildings, perfectly positioned in the heart of everything this vibrant city has to offer! Enjoy the convenience of a secure building entrance, elevator access, and a rooftop deck where you can soak in the downtown views, enjoy warm summer evenings, and take in the excitement of fireworks and parades from above. Inside, this light-filled one-bedroom condo features a unique two-level floor plan that creates an unexpected sense of space and character. Freshly painted with new flooring, this inviting residence offers a wonderful opportunity to add your personal finishing touches and make it your own. With Portsmouth’s renowned restaurants, boutique shops, entertainment, and waterfront attractions just outside your door, this is your chance to experience the energy and charm of downtown living in one of the city’s most iconic locations. **Don't miss this opportunity to make downtown Portsmouth your home!**
Location Highlights
55 Congress Street is a condominium in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listed at $465,000. That works out to about $626 per square foot, for a home built in 1988. It has been on the market for 3 weeks.
At this latitude, Portsmouth averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Portsmouth: Little Harbor School (Elementary), Portsmouth Middle School (Middle), Portsmouth (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
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
- 743
- Price / SqFt
- $625.84
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Year Built
- 1988
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Town
- Portsmouth, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 9
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Rockingham
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1988
- Zoning
- CD5
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Basement
- No
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
- Heating
- Electric
- Interior Features
- Elevator, Passenger Elevator, Security Door(s)
- Rooms - Total
- 3
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 743
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 743
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 743
Location Information
- School - District
- Portsmouth
- School - Elementary
- Little Harbor School
- School - High
- Portsmouth
- School - Middle/Jr
- Portsmouth Middle School
Financial Details
- Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Association Fee
- $282
- Fee Frequency
- Monthly
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $5,509
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Taxes TBD
- No
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Brick Veneer
- Covenants
- Yes
- Flood Zone
- Unknown
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Condominium
- Resort
- No
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- Two
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Color
- brick
- Driveway
- None
- Exterior Features
- Deck
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Garage
- No
- Lot Features
- City Lot, Condo Development, Corner Lot
- Parking
- None
- Road Frontage Type
- Public
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage Length
- 75
- Roof
- Flat
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5113919; Listed by RE/MAX Shoreline · James Mills · 603-431-1111
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $7,905
- 2023
- $7,707
- 2022
- $7,510
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
- 123
- Average list price
- $1,159,033
- Price range
- $285,000 – $2,775,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,107/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $2,351
- Property Tax
- $659
- Home Insurance
- $97
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.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 55 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- Little Harbor School
- Middle
- Portsmouth Middle School
- High School
- Portsmouth
- District
- Portsmouth
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How big is 55 Congress Street?
55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom in 743 square feet of finished living space.
What is the asking price of 55 Congress Street?
55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed for $465,000 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $626 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on October 12, 2026.
What features does 55 Congress Street have?
Inside, the MLS lists these features at 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH: elevator, passenger elevator and security door(s).
Outside: deck.
Flooring: carpet, vinyl and vinyl plank.
Listed appliances: dishwasher, disposal, electric water heater, exhaust fan, electric range and refrigerator; confirm which ones convey in the purchase agreement.
What schools serve 55 Congress Street?
The MLS places 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH in the Portsmouth school district.
Listed schools: Little Harbor School (elementary), Portsmouth Middle School (middle) and Portsmouth (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 55 Congress Street still available?
Yes. 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5113919).
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 James Mills of RE/MAX Shoreline (603-431-1111).
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 Contemporary, with two stories.
Where is 55 Congress Street located?
55 Congress Street is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, in Rockingham County.
How much are the property taxes on 55 Congress Street?
Annual property taxes on 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH are $5,509 for the 2025 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 $282 (monthly), per the MLS.
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 electric, 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?
No. The MLS lists no basement at 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH.
How does the price of 55 Congress Street compare with other Portsmouth listings?
At $465,000, 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 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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