




55 Congress Street #702, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Membrane
- Construction materials: Brick Exterior
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Garden
- Property subType: Condominium
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Electric Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Storage Space,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 791
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Wall Units
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 791
- Total interior livable area: 791 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: PRSMM0117B0009L702
- Zoning description: CD5
Features
- Levels: 4+
- Stories: 4
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 75
Lot
- Lot size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: City Lot
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Hampshire Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,483 | $41,796 |
| Home Insurance | $118 | $1,416 |
| Property Taxes | $602 | $7,224 |
| Electricity | $283 | $3,398 |
| Total | $4,486 | $53,832 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listed for sale | $689,000 |
| 2026-07-24 | Listing removed | $3,600 |
| 2026-06-15 | Price change | $3,600 |
| 2026-05-29 | Listed for rent | $3,850 |
| 2024-04-16 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-04-01 | Listed for rent | $3,500 |
| 2023-04-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-03-07 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
| 2022-12-27 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-12-10 | Listed for rent | $2,200 |
| 2020-05-28 | Listing removed | $2,500 |
| 2020-03-06 | Listed for rent | $2,500 |
| 2003-07-30 | Sold | $246,900 |
| 1999-12-03 | Sold | $114,900 |
