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181 Brackett Street, Portland, ME

Redevelopment opportunity in Portland's West End with retail visibility.

Property Size13,020 SF
Lot Size0.16 Acres
Price / SF$144.01
Days on Market422

Property Features for 181 Brackett Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 13,020 SF
Lot size 0.16 Acres
Property subtype MULTIFAMILY
Listing Agency: The Boulos Company
Listed By: Claire Richardson
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Jun 11, 2025 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Aug 3 at 4:08AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 13,020 square foot building in Portland’s West End presents a redevelopment opportunity. The property features a brick exterior, retail visibility, and high ceilings. Recent capital improvements include a new roof, windows, and facade upgrades. Plans are in place for 9 residential units and 1 commercial unit. The building was formerly an office building.

Key Highlights

  • Excellent redevelopment opportunity in Portland’s West End.
  • Plans in place for 9 residential units and 1 commercial unit.
  • 13,020+/- SF building.

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 $234.4k $18.00
− Vacancy −$39.8k −$3.06
EGI $194.5k $14.94
− OpEx −$58.4k −$4.48
NOI $136.2k $10.46
13,020 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 17.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$3.06M
$2.68M – $3.57M (±1% cap)
NOI $214,057 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.42%
Second Best
Retail
$1.95M
$1.70M – $2.27M (±1% cap)
NOI $136,163 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.26%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.58M
$3.13M – $4.17M (±1% cap)
NOI $250,499 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.36%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Youth Build Construction Company Brooks Bakery Bakery LearningWorks Charitable Organization Amber Zuchara Foster Care Service Matthew Langella Foster Care Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Pet Grooming Service Auto Parts Store Daycare Center Carpet & Flooring 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,612
Businesses Nearby

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 - Redevelopment opportunity in Portland's West End with retail visibility.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 181 Brackett Street Portland, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,875,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Excellent redevelopment opportunity in Portland’s West End.; Plans in place for **9 residential units and 1 commercial unit**.; 13,020+/- SF building.
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