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Two-Story Retail Building with Frontage

2049 Post Road Wells, ME 04090

2049 Post Road, Wells, ME, 04090
$1,299,000
For Sale
$1,299,000

COMMERCIAL - Wells, ME

Property Size4,310 SF
Lot Size0.50 Acres
Price / SF$301.39
Days on Market14

Property Features for 2049 Post Road

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Com
Standard status
Active
Size
4,310 SF
Lot size
0.50 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
3605

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Propane (Heating), Natural Gas
Cooling system
Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1978
Flooring type
Concrete, Wood
Building materials
Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Roof type
Fiberglass
Listing agency EXP Realty
Listed by Kimberly Haesler
Added: Jul 8 Updated: Jul 13 at 10:44AM Checked: Jul 21 at 9:06PM
MLS# 1654223

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property is a two-story commercial retail building totaling approximately 4,310± SF. The structure features a distinctive post-and-beam design with cathedral ceilings, creating an open retail environment across two levels. The site includes an on-site parking area and sits on an approximately 0.21± acre lot.

Located on highly traveled Route 1 in Wells, Maine, the building offers approximately 148 feet of frontage on Post Road, positioned along an active retail corridor. The property’s frontage and visibility support retail and showroom uses, and the surrounding area includes established businesses, restaurants, and popular attractions, with year-round traffic and seasonal tourism influenced by nearby coastal destinations.

This configuration can work well for boutique retail, showroom, specialty store, or service-oriented businesses seeking a prominent storefront presence along Post Road. The open, inviting interior volume created by the cathedral ceilings may be attractive for tenants looking to showcase merchandise or create a customer-facing showroom layout. With parking on site and meaningful road frontage, the property is designed to support customer access and visibility for retail operations.

Key Highlights

  • 4,310± SF two‑story commercial building with post‑and‑beam structure and cathedral ceilings
  • Approximately 148 ft of frontage on Post Road (Route 1), a highly traveled retail corridor
  • 0.21± acre lot with on‑site parking

Local Financial Insights For Retail

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 $81.7k $18.96
− Vacancy −$6.9k −$1.61
EGI $74.8k $17.35
− OpEx −$22.4k −$5.20
NOI $52.3k $12.14
4,310 SF · lease $18.96/SF/yr · vacancy 8.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$747.7K
$654.3K – $872.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,340 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.03%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.37M
$1.20M – $1.59M (±1% cap)
NOI $95,637 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.36%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Kindred & Company Coastal ... Home Decor Store

Suggested Use

Auto Repair Shop Electrical Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Storage Facility Parking Lot & Garage Bakery Carpet & Flooring Store Nail Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Two-story retail building on Post Road with substantial frontage and on-site parking for established or new retail concepts.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 2049 Post Road Wells, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,310± SF two‑story commercial building with post‑and‑beam structure and cathedral ceilings; Approximately 148 ft of frontage on Post Road (Route 1), a highly traveled retail corridor; 0.21± acre lot with on‑site parking
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