Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin · 603-433-3350
55 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH
Condominium
Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin · 603-433-3350
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: 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:84
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Estimated annual taxes for this property
| Year | Est. Tax |
|---|---|
| 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 Portsmouth122
- Average list price$870,350
- Price range$355,000 – $2,639,000
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- 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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Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 55 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NHSource: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin · 603-433-3350
Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data.
Questions About This Listing
What is the asking price of 55 Congress Street?
55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed at $654,000.
That works out to about $827 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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