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55 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH

Condominium

For SaleActive
1 Beds|1 Baths|847 ft²|Built 1988|Portsmouth

Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin

Property Description

A condominium with New Hampshire roots, 55 Congress Street in Portsmouth dates to 1988 and lists at $659,000. 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: roughly $778 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 $659,000. That works out to about $778 per square foot, for a home built in 1988. It has been on the market for 7 days.

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:1
  • Total Baths:1
  • Full Baths:1
  • SqFt:847
  • Price / SqFt:$778.04
  • Property Type:Condominium
  • Year Built:1988
  • County:NH-Rockingham
  • Town:Portsmouth, NH
  • Status:Active
  • Days on Market:7

Primary Features

CountyNH-Rockingham
Property TypeResidential
Year Built1988
ZoningCD5

Interior Features

BasementYes
Basement Access TypeInterior
Basement DescriptionFull, Storage Space
1/4 Baths0
3/4 Baths0
CoolingWall Unit(s)
ElectricCircuit Breakers
HeatingWall Units
Rooms - Total3
SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade847
SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade0
SqFt Approximate Total Finished847
SqFt Approximate Total847

Financial Details

Association Fee$318
Fee FrequencyMonthly
Fee IncludesSewer, Trash, Water
Tax - Gross Amount$5,878
Tax Year2026
Taxes TBDYes

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 TypePublic
Road FrontageYes
Road Frontage Length75
RoofMembrane
SewerPublic Sewer
UtilitiesCable Available
Water SourcePublic
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5103102; Listed by Great Island Realty LLC · Christopher Austin

Property History

Annual taxes for this property

YearAssessed Tax
2024$11,203
2023$10,923
2022$10,643

Estimated from list price; verify with the town assessor.

Market Data

Live snapshot computed from active listings in this town

  • Active listings in Portsmouth96
  • Average list price$1,019,050
  • Price range$184,900 – $2,150,000

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Loan Term
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Estimated monthly payment$4,403 / mo
  • Principal & Interest$3,332
  • Property Tax$934
  • Home Insurance$137

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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$659,000/ Asking Price
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Est. $3,332 / mo20% down · 30yr · 6.5%
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Questions About This Listing

How much does 55 Congress Street cost?

55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed at $659,000.

That works out to about $778 per square foot.

What area is 55 Congress Street in?

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

Is 55 Congress Street still available?

The listing's current MLS status is Active. Reach out and we can confirm availability and arrange a showing.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 55 Congress Street have?

The home has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.

It offers 847 square feet of living space.

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