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Mixed-Use Property with Wellness Amenities
For Sale
$499,900

156 N Main Street, Brewer, ME 04412

Commercial Sale, Brewer, ME

Property Size4,782 SF
Lot Size0.31 Acres
Price / SF$104.54
Days on Market42

Property Features for 156 N Main Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning CB - Conv Business
Interior features Storage
Basement Daylight, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space
Lot features Business District, Near Shopping
Standard status Active
Size 4,782 SF
Lot size 0.31 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 7252

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Electric (Heating), Baseboard, Other (Heating), Hot Water(Heating), Propane (Heating), Heat Pump (Heating)
Cooling system Heat Pump
Water source Public
Water front features Stream

Amenities

deep plunge pool
sauna

Building Details

Year built 1900
Flooring type Tile, Carpet, Plank, Wood
Building materials Wood Frame, Clapboard
Roof type Shingle, Membrane, Flat, Slate
Additional Structures Storage
Listing Agency: EXP Realty
Listed By: Tara Roy
Added: Aug 8 Changed: Sep 15 Last Checked: Sep 18 at 11:06PM
MLS# 1659611

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 4,782-square-foot mixed-use property occupies a 0.31-acre parcel and combines commercial, wellness, and residential components. The main level includes a large studio, chef’s kitchen, dining room, three guest or client bathrooms, and three additional rooms suited to office, treatment, or other configurations. A spiral stairway connects the studio to a bonus room, while the lower level contains a spa with a deep plunge pool, sauna, and retreat or meditation rooms.

The upper floor contains a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, adding a residential element to the layout. The building has 10+ on-site parking spaces and CB - Conv Business zoning. Public water and sewer serve the property, which was built in 1900 and features wood frame and clapboard construction. The Brewer Riverwalk is just steps away, providing access to waterfront and trail areas.

Key Highlights

  • 4,782‑square‑foot mixed‑use building on a 0.31‑acre parcel
  • CB - Conv Business zoning
  • Lower‑level spa with deep plunge pool, sauna, and retreat or meditation rooms

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
$40,307
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
8.06%
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%
$806,140 $806.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$575,814 $575.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$447,856 $447.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,782 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
$77.5K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.2K −$0.87/SF
EGI
$73.3K $15.33/SF
− OpEx
−$33.0K −$6.90/SF
NOI
$40.3K $8.43/SF
Area
Penobscot County, ME
Vacancy
5.40%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$806,140
Cap Rate 7%
$575,814
Cap Rate 9%
$447,856

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$575.8K
$503.8K – $671.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,307 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.06%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$489.6K
$428.4K – $571.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,269 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.86%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.54M
$1.35M – $1.80M (±1% cap)
NOI $108,111 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Sonic Healing Theatre Music Venue Somatic Training Network, ... Resort

Suggested Use

Top Pick Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Veterinary Clinic Auto Parts Store Butcher

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

1
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,827
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 04412, ME

9,672
Population
4,565
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
15.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
636
Density / Sq Mi
$51,490
Median Household Income
$35,700
Median Earnings
$984
Median Rent
$218,100
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Versatile commercial building with a studio, spa infrastructure, apartment, and CB - Conv Business zoning.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 156 N Main Street Brewer, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,782‑square‑foot mixed‑use building on a 0.31‑acre parcel; CB - Conv Business zoning; Lower‑level spa with deep plunge pool, sauna, and retreat or meditation rooms
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