Bangor Duplex: Investor or
178 Birch Street Bangor, ME 04401
178 Birch Street, Bangor, ME, 04401
$270,000
For Sale
$270,000
MULTI_FAMILY - Cape Cod - Bangor, ME
Property Size1,505 SF
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Price / SF$179.40
Days on Market56
Property Features for 178 Birch Street
General Information
- Property type
- Residential Multi Family
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- URD1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Basement
- Patio and Porch features
- Deck
- Basement
- Full
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 1,505 SF
- Lot size
- 0.18 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Tax Annual Amount
- 5264
Utilities
- Sewer type
- Public Sewer
- Heating system
- Propane (Heating), Forced Air
- Water source
- Public
Building Details
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors in Building
- 2
- Number of units
- 2
- Flooring type
- Wood
- Building materials
- Wood Frame, Asbestos
- Roof type
- Metal
- Architectural style
- Cape Cod
Listing agency
United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine
(207) 794-6164
Listed by
Peter McPhail
(207) 794-4338
Added: May 28 Updated: Jun 11 at 2:22PM Checked: Jul 22 at 4:06AM
MLS# 1660651
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in Bangor, this two-unit property presents an opportunity for investors and owner-occupants. Unit 180, situated on the first floor, features hardwood floors in the living room and formal dining room, complemented by an updated kitchen with butcher block countertops and modern finishes. A full bathroom is also located on the first floor. Upstairs, three bedrooms offer laminate flooring and closets, including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. Unit 178 has a similar layout, with hardwood flooring in the living and dining areas and an updated kitchen. The second floor includes three bedrooms and a full bath, with a mix of laminate and hardwood flooring throughout the bedrooms. Both units have access to rear deck space. The property is a 3-minute drive to Eastern Maine Medical Center, within walking distance to William S. Cohen School and Cameron Stadium, 2 minutes to Abraham Lincoln School and Chapin Park, and approximately 11 minutes to Bangor International Airport. The property is zoned URD1 and has a lot size of 0.18 acres. The property size is 1505 square feet.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex with Unit 180 (1st floor) and Unit 178 (upper unit) in Bangor
- Unit 180 features hardwood floors in the living room and formal dining room plus a full bathroom on the first floor
- Unit 180 kitchen updated with butcher block countertops and modern finishes
Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- 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.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $20.8k | $13.80 |
| − Vacancy | −$1.1k | −$0.71 |
| EGI | $19.7k | $13.09 |
| − OpEx | −$5.9k | −$3.93 |
| NOI | $13.8k | $9.16 |
1,505 SF · lease $13.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.13% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$197.0K
$172.4K – $229.9K
NOI $13,792 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.11%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$181.2K
$158.6K – $211.4K
NOI $12,685 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.70%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$486.1K
$425.3K – $567.1K
NOI $34,025 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.60%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit property near hospitals, schools, and downtown Bangor.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 178 Birch Street Bangor, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $270,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with Unit 180 (1st floor) and Unit 178 (upper unit) in Bangor; Unit 180 features hardwood floors in the living room and formal dining room plus a full bathroom on the first floor; Unit 180 kitchen updated with butcher block countertops and modern finishes
