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55 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH

Condominium

For SaleActive
2 Beds|1 Baths|791 ft²|Built 1988|Portsmouth

Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin

Property Description

Buyers searching Portsmouth, New Hampshire will want a look at 55 Congress Street — a condominium asking $689,000. 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: 1988 construction and roughly $871 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 $689,000. That works out to about $871 per square foot, for a home built in 1988. It has been on the market for 6 weeks.

At this latitude, Portsmouth averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.

Property Details

Essentials & finishes

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total Baths:1
  • Full Baths:1
  • SqFt:791
  • Price / SqFt:$871.05
  • Property Type:Condominium
  • Year Built:1988
  • County:NH-Rockingham
  • Town:Portsmouth, NH
  • Status:Active
  • Days on Market:39

Primary Features

CountyNH-Rockingham
Property TypeResidential
Year Built1988
ZoningCD5

Interior Features

AppliancesDishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
BasementYes
Basement Access TypeInterior
Basement DescriptionStorage Space
1/4 Baths0
3/4 Baths0
CoolingWall Unit(s)
ElectricCircuit Breakers
HeatingWall Units
Rooms - Total4
SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade791
SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade0
SqFt Approximate Total Finished791
SqFt Approximate Total791

Financial Details

Association Fee$296
Fee FrequencyMonthly
Fee IncludesSewer, Trash, Water
Tax - Gross Amount$6,058
Tax Year2026
Taxes TBDNo

Additional

Construction StatusExisting
ConstructionBrick
CovenantsYes
Flood ZoneNo
Pre-ConstructionNo
Property Sub TypeCondominium
SeasonalNo
Total Stories4+
SurveyedUnknown
Timeshare/Fractional OwnershipNo

External Features

DrivewayNone
FoundationConcrete
GarageNo
Lot FeaturesCity Lot
Lot - Acres0.2
Lot - SqFt8,712
Road Frontage TypePaved
Road FrontageYes
Road Frontage Length75
RoofMembrane
SewerPublic
UtilitiesCable Available
Water SourcePublic
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5103083; Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin

Property History

Annual taxes for this property

YearAssessed Tax
2024$11,713
2023$11,420
2022$11,127

Estimated from list price; verify with the town assessor.

Market Data

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  • Active listings in Portsmouth120
  • Average list price$1,160,650
  • Price range$469,900 – $2,500,000

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Estimated monthly payment$4,604 / mo
  • Principal & Interest$3,484
  • Property Tax$976
  • Home Insurance$144

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Est. $3,484 / mo20% down · 30yr · 6.5%
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Questions About This Listing

What is the asking price of 55 Congress Street?

55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed at $689,000.

That works out to about $871 per square foot.

What is the MLS number for 55 Congress Street?

The MLS number is #5103083 (PrimeMLS), listed on August 3, 2026.

Where is 55 Congress Street located?

The property is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (03801).

What kind of property is 55 Congress Street?

Condominium in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, built in 1988.

How big is 55 Congress Street?

The home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

It offers 791 square feet of living space.

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