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Historic Mixed-Use Downtown Building
For Sale
$2,700,000

158 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401

Four-floor mixed-use building includes an established tavern, a dance and ballet studio, and six one-bedroom apartments.

Property Size22,000 SF
Price / SF$122.73
Days on Market120

Property Features for 158 Main Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 22,000 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Lease Term []

Additional Details

Traffic Count 30,000 vehicles/day
Multifamily Units 6

Amenities

32 - 36 Inch Doors

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Stories 4
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: CENTURY 21 Queen City Real Estate
Listed By: Estrella Ruiz
Source: Portsiderealestategroup
Added: Jun 15 Changed: Oct 11 Last Checked: Oct 11 at 9:24AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The McGuire Building is a historic four-floor, mixed-use commercial property offered for sale. The building includes the iconic Tavern, a well-established dance and ballet studio, and six one-bedroom apartments. The apartments share two bathrooms and were previously operated as a rooming house.

Located in the heart of downtown Bangor at 158 Main Street, the property benefits from strong visibility and exposure to more than 30,000 vehicles daily. The site is within Bangor’s Downtown Development District.

With multiple income-producing components already in place, the building’s configuration supports a range of continued commercial and residential uses under its existing layout. The property also features prominent downtown landmark presence, including an existing view of the Penobscot River and nearby recognizable visual elements referenced in the remarks.

Key Highlights

  • Approx. 22,000 SF four‑floor mixed‑use commercial building at 158 Main Street in downtown Bangor
  • Established tavern plus a dance and ballet studio within the building
  • Six 1‑bedroom apartments with two shared bathrooms (previously operated as a rooming house)

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$185,435
Cap Rate
6.87%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$3,708,700 $3.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,649,071 $2.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,060,389 $2.1M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 22,000 SF
Gross rent
$356.4K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$19.2K −$0.87/SF
EGI
$337.2K $15.33/SF
− OpEx
−$151.7K −$6.90/SF
NOI
$185.4K $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 Rate 5%
$3,708,700
Cap Rate 7%
$2,649,071
Cap Rate 9%
$2,060,389

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$4.28M
$3.75M – $5.00M (±1% cap)
NOI $299,701 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.10%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$2.65M
$2.32M – $3.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $185,435 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.87%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$7.11M
$6.22M – $8.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $497,376 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.42%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Greetings from Bangor ... Resort Mainely ATMs Atm Welcome to Bangor mural ... Cafe & Coffee Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center Catering Service Furniture & Home Goods Pet Store Cosmetic Store

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

6
Residential units
30,000 VPD
Traffic count
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,106
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 04401, ME

44,608
Population
20,932
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
100.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
446
Density / Sq Mi
$66,136
Median Household Income
$40,863
Median Earnings
$1,048
Median Rent
$229,600
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?
Apartment building - Four-floor mixed-use building includes an established tavern, a dance and ballet studio, and six one-bedroom apartments.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 158 Main Street Bangor, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approx. 22,000 SF four‑floor mixed‑use commercial building at 158 Main Street in downtown Bangor; Established tavern plus a dance and ballet studio within the building; Six 1‑bedroom apartments with two shared bathrooms (previously operated as a rooming house)
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