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Colonial Duplex with Glassed-In Porch
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$365,000

3 Leighton Street, Sanford, ME 04073

MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - Sanford, ME

Property Size1,560 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Price / SF$233.97
Days on Market2

Property Features for 3 Leighton Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning U
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Basement
Parking features Off Street
Patio and Porch features Porch
Interior features 1st Floor Bedroom
Basement Full
Lot features Open, Intown, Neighborhood
Standard status Active
Size 1,560 SF
Lot size 0.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 3049

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Oil, Hot Water(Heating), Baseboard
Water source Public

Amenities

glassed-in front porch
well-landscaped yard
walk-up attic
washer/dryer hookups

Building Details

Year built 1900
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Flooring type Tile, Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
Building materials Wood Frame, Asbestos
Roof type Shingle
Architectural style Colonial
Listing Agency: Century 21 North East · Century 21 Real Estate
Listed By: Brian Samia Gary Samia
Added: Jul 31 Changed: Aug 1 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 7:06PM
MLS# 1660982

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This Colonial duplex in downtown Sanford offers two separate units, each featuring two bedrooms with functional layouts and classic character. The first-floor unit includes refinished hardwood flooring, a spacious dine-in kitchen, and a comfortable living room, with direct access to the basement and washer/dryer hookups. The second-floor unit features hardwood flooring, a remodeled dine-in kitchen, and a bright living room, along with access to a walk-up attic for storage.

The home includes a glassed-in front porch, a well-landscaped yard, and off-street parking. Interior finishes include wood, tile, carpet, and vinyl flooring. Heating is oil-fueled hot water with baseboard radiation. The property is served by public water and public sewer.

Built in 1900, the duplex includes a shingle roof and wood-frame construction. Additional notes include “Asbestos” listed among construction materials and a first-floor bedroom. This layout supports both owner-occupancy and investment use.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑bedroom duplex in downtown Sanford
  • First‑floor unit: refinished hardwoods, dine‑in kitchen, direct basement access with washer/dryer hookups
  • Second‑floor unit: remodeled dine‑in kitchen, hardwood floors, bright living room, walk‑up attic access

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 $39.7k $25.44
− Vacancy −$2.0k −$1.26
EGI $37.7k $24.18
− OpEx −$11.3k −$7.25
NOI $26.4k $16.93
1,560 SF · lease $25.44/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$377.3K
$330.1K – $440.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,408 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.24%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$344.4K
$301.4K – $401.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,109 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.61%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$494.5K
$432.7K – $576.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,616 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.48%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Skin Care Clinic Bakery Barber Shop Garden Center Catering Service Plumbing Service

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

503
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 04073, ME

17,283
Population
7,772
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
37.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
458
Density / Sq Mi
$69,135
Median Household Income
$42,758
Median Earnings
$1,145
Median Rent
$259,500
Median Home Value

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?
Duplex - Downtown Sanford duplex with two-bedroom units, hardwood floors, a remodeled kitchen on the second floor, and off-street parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 3 Leighton Street Sanford, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $365,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑bedroom duplex in downtown Sanford; First‑floor unit: refinished hardwoods, dine‑in kitchen, direct basement access with washer/dryer hookups; Second‑floor unit: remodeled dine‑in kitchen, hardwood floors, bright living room, walk‑up attic access
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