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Renovated Mixed-Use Property
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$799,000

188 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, ME 04240

Former fire station with residential units, flexible commercial space, adjacent parking, and energy-efficient building systems.

Property Size8,220 SF
Price / SF$143.86
Days on Market85

Property Features for 188 Lincoln Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 8,220 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning Mill (2)

Site & Location

Traffic Count 20,000 vehicles/day
Road Access Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $8,487

Amenities

PV Solar panels

Building Details

Building Size 8,220 SF
Year Built 1964
Year Renovated 2020
Buildings 1
Stories 2
Construction Midcentury Modern
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Amanda Reynolds
Source: Startpoint
Added: May 13 Changed: Aug 2 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 2:31PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 188 Lincoln Street in Lewiston, Maine, this mixed-use property combines two residential units with approximately 5,554 square feet of commercial space on the ground and lower levels. The former fire station was built in 1964 and renovated in 2020, retaining its distinctive character while adding open ceilings, abundant natural light, and a flexible interior plan. The commercial area can be configured as up to four separate units. Zoning is Mill (2).

Building systems include efficient heating and cooling equipment and seller-owned PV solar panels. Parking is available adjacent to the building, while the property benefits from street frontage, prominent signage opportunities, and reported traffic counts of 20,000 cars per day. The commercial layout is suited to office, creative, retail, or restaurant uses as supported by the existing configuration.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 5,554 SF of commercial space across the ground and lower levels
  • Two residential units positioned above the commercial area
  • Commercial footprint can be arranged as up to 4 separate units

Financial Insights For Mixed Use

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 $120.0k $21.60
− Vacancy −$15.1k −$2.72
EGI $104.9k $18.88
− OpEx −$39.3k −$7.08
NOI $65.5k $11.80
5,554 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 12.60% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.29M
$1.12M – $1.50M (±1% cap)
NOI $89,997 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.26%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$936.2K
$819.2K – $1.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $65,532 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.20%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$9.86M
$8.63M – $11.51M (±1% cap)
NOI $690,502 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 86.42%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Office Units

Suggested Use

Top Pick Garden Center Carpet & Flooring Store Storage Facility Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist

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

20,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,818
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 04240, ME

37,121
Population
16,852
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
34.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,089
Density / Sq Mi
$56,558
Median Household Income
$36,734
Median Earnings
$954
Median Rent
$214,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region

13.1% 2019
15.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.1% 2022
20.2% 2023
20.9% 2024
19.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Former fire station with residential units, flexible commercial space, adjacent parking, and energy-efficient building systems.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 188 Lincoln Street Lewiston, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 5,554 SF of commercial space across the ground and lower levels; Two residential units positioned above the commercial area; Commercial footprint can be arranged as up to 4 separate units
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