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
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: 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:84
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Estimated annual taxes for this property
| Year | Est. Tax |
|---|---|
| 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 Portsmouth122
- Average list price$873,077
- Price range$355,000 – $2,639,000
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- 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, 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
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Questions About This Listing
How much does 55 Congress Street cost?
55 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH is listed at $624,000.
That works out to about $737 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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