Former Gas Station
For Sale
$399,000
1115 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073
Sanford, ME
Property Size1,248 SF
Price / SF$319.71
Days on Market156
Property Features for 1115 Main Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Retail
Standard status
Active
Size
1,248 SF
Listing Agency:
Sanford, Maine · Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
(207) 490-2900
Listed By:
John Caramihalis
(207) 651-0242
Added: Mar 24
Changed: Aug 24
Last Checked: Aug 26 at 11:06AM
MLS# 1655224
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,248-square-foot former gas station property includes existing structures that can be reused or replaced through redevelopment. Underground tanks have been removed in compliance with DEP requirements.
The property is located on Main Street in Sanford, Maine, providing an established street presence for a future commercial use. Its prior station configuration and existing improvements offer flexibility for continued reuse or a new site plan.
The property is located on Main Street in Sanford, Maine, providing an established street presence for a future commercial use. Its prior station configuration and existing improvements offer flexibility for continued reuse or a new site plan.
Key Highlights
- 1,248‑square‑foot former gas station property
- Underground tanks removed in compliance with DEP requirements
- Existing structures available for reuse or redevelopment
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$15,156
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.80%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$303,120
$303.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$216,514
$216.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$168,400
$168.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,248 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$23.7K $18.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.0K −$1.61/SF
EGI
$21.7K $17.35/SF
− OpEx
−$6.5K −$5.20/SF
NOI
$15.2K $12.14/SF
Area
York County, ME
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$18.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$303,120
Cap Rate 7%
$216,514
Cap Rate 9%
$168,400
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$216.5K
$189.5K – $252.6K
NOI $15,156 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.80%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$215.6K
$188.7K – $251.6K
NOI $15,094 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.78%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$395.6K
$346.2K – $461.6K
NOI $27,693 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.94%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
233
Businesses Nearby
7k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 68%
Electronics 32%
AutoZone
Shops & Services
2,568 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Advance Auto Parts
Shops & Services
2,354 visits/mo
0.0 miles
Verizon
Electronics
2,281 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Demographics for 04073, ME
17,283
Population
7,772
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
37.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
458
Density / Sq Mi
$69,135
Median Household Income
$42,758
Median Earnings
$1,145
Median Rent
$259,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Gas station - Existing structures offer reuse or redevelopment options on Main Street.
Where is this gas station located?
The property is located at 1115 Main Street Sanford, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,248‑square‑foot former gas station property; Underground tanks removed in compliance with DEP requirements; Existing structures available for reuse or redevelopment
