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    540 Congress Street Portland, ME

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    Mixed-use building with retail and residential units in downtown Portland.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    27,800 SF
    Lot size:
    0.58 Acres
    Added:
    Jul 9, 2025
    Days on Market:
    269
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 1 at 8:43 pm

    Property Features for 540 Congress Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    27,800 SF
    Lot size
    0.58 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Cameron Foster
    Cameron Foster

    Listing agent Cameron Foster

    Listing office The Boulos Company

    Listing date Jul 9, 2025

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    Overview

    Downtown Portland Mixed-Use Building

    This mixed-use building, constructed in the Art Deco style, is situated in downtown Portland, offering prominent visibility with frontage on both Congress Street and Free Street. The first floor features a condominium built out as approximately 25,800 square feet of climate-controlled retail space, supported by approximately 1,800 square feet of warehouse space, and approximately 1,200 square feet of office space. The second floor comprises four leased residential condominiums, accessible via a stairwell on Congress Street. There is a value-add component through the upstairs residential condominiums and the potential for a new owner to build more units.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Renys Department Store Department Store October Corporation Food Processing Plant

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Law Firm Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Pharmacy

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Portland
    County
    Cumberland
    State
    Maine
    Longitude
    -70.2614
    Latitude
    43.6555

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Mixed-use building with retail and residential units in downtown Portland.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 540 Congress Street Portland, ME.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,975,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prominent visibility with frontage on both Congress Street & Free Street.; 25,800± SF of climate‑controlled retail space on the 1st floor.; Mixed‑use building in the heart of downtown Portland.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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