65-Unit Self Storage
For Sale
$1,500,000
3638 36-38 Summer St, Oakland, ME 04963
Metal construction, digital management, and an accompanying remodeled ranch home broaden the property's operational flexibility.
Property Size11,700 SF
Price / SF$128.21
Days on Market26
Property Features for 3638 36-38 Summer St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
11,700 SF
Additional Details
Business Included
Yes
Self-Storage Units
65
Building Details
Year Built
1979
Construction
metal
Listing Agency:
Harcourts Waterfront & Fine Properties
(207) 230-1003
Listed By:
Charlene Hamiwka
Source:
Aroostookrealestate
Added: Aug 4
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 1:31AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property is a self-storage facility comprising 65 units and 11,700 square feet, with durable metal construction and a web-based management system. The package also includes a remodeled ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, offering potential for use as a residence, office, or rental property.
Located in Oakland, the facility is near Waterville, Thomas, and Colby colleges, as well as Messalonskee Lake. This setting places the property near student, faculty, and lake-house communities identified as potential storage users.
Located in Oakland, the facility is near Waterville, Thomas, and Colby colleges, as well as Messalonskee Lake. This setting places the property near student, faculty, and lake-house communities identified as potential storage users.
Key Highlights
- 65 self‑storage units within 11,700 square feet
- Durable metal construction
- Web‑based management system
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$93,366
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.22%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,867,320
$1.9M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,333,800
$1.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,037,400
$1.0M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 11,700 SF
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.
Gross rent
$140.4K $12.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.0K −$0.60/SF
EGI
$133.4K $11.40/SF
− OpEx
−$40.0K −$3.42/SF
NOI
$93.4K $7.98/SF
Area
Kennebec County, ME
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$12.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,867,320
Cap Rate 7%
$1,333,800
Cap Rate 9%
$1,037,400
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Warehouse
$17.46M
$15.27M – $20.36M
NOI $1,221,869 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 81.46%
Second Best
Self Storage
$1.33M
$1.17M – $1.56M
NOI $93,366 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.22%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
12
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 04963, ME
7,358
Population
4,279
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
51.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
144
Density / Sq Mi
$73,611
Median Household Income
$49,913
Median Earnings
$885
Median Rent
$228,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Self storage facility - Metal construction, digital management, and an accompanying remodeled ranch home broaden the property's operational flexibility.
Where is this self storage facility located?
The property is located at 3638 36-38 Summer St Oakland, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 65 self‑storage units within 11,700 square feet; Durable metal construction; Web‑based management system
