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    189 Water St, Augusta, ME

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    10,000± SF rentable space in Augusta's Water Street District.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    10,000 SF
    Lot size:
    0.23 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $95/SF
    Added:
    Jul 5, 2023
    Days on Market:
    1066
    Last Refresh:
    May 19 at 10:35 pm

    Property Features for 189 Water St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    10,000 SF
    Lot size
    0.23 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Timothy J. Millett, CCIM

    Listing agent Timothy J. Millett, CCIM

    Listing office Porta & Company

    Listing date Jul 5, 2023

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    HighLights

    • 10,000± SF of rentable 1st floor space with 5,000± SF vacant
    • Located in Augusta's Water Street Historic District
    • 5,000± SF leased by Maine Trial Law, PLLC
    • 14+ foot ceiling height and wraparound deck overlooking the Kennebec River
    • 8,952± SF lower level basement space
    • Extensively renovated in 2009

    Overview

    Located in Augusta's Water Street Historic District, this property offers approximately 10,000 square feet of rentable first-floor space, with approximately 5,000 square feet currently vacant. An additional 5,000 square feet is leased by Maine Trial Law, PLLC. The property includes an 8,952 square foot lower-level basement space. Constructed in 1900 and extensively renovated in 2009, the building features a ceiling height of over 14 feet and a wraparound deck that overlooks the Kennebec River. The basement area can be used for storage or potentially additional office, gym, or recreation space.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Augusta
    County
    Kennebec
    State
    Maine
    Longitude
    -69.7733
    Latitude
    44.3165

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - 10,000± SF rentable space in Augusta's Water Street District.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 189 Water St Augusta, ME.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $950,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 10,000± SF of rentable 1st floor space with **5,000± SF vacant**; Located in Augusta's Water Street Historic District; 5,000± SF leased by Maine Trial Law, PLLC
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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