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Bangor Duplex: Investor or Owner

178 Birch Street Bangor, ME 04401

178 Birch Street, Bangor, ME, 04401
$270,000
For Sale
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$270,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Cape Cod - Bangor, ME

Property Size1,505 SF
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Price / SF$179.40
AddedMay 28
Days on Market49
Last RefreshJul 15 at 1:06 am

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 agent Peter McPhail

Listing office United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine 113 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME

Listing date May 28, 2026

MLS# 1660651 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 Maine Listings. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


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 (±1% cap)
NOI $13,792 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.11%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$181.2K
$158.6K – $211.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,685 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.70%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$486.1K
$425.3K – $567.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,025 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.60%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

(Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist Storage Facility Tanning Salon

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

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
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