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Historic Duplex with Loft Space
For Sale
$499,000

38 Main Street, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252

Historic duplex offers flexible living areas across two floors plus a finished attic and utility/laundry room.

Property Size2,400 SF
Lot Size0.52 Acres
Price / SF$207.92
Days on Market179

Property Features for 38 Main Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,400 SF
Lot size 0.52 Acres
Property subtype Multi-Family

Additional Details

Highway Access Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1880
Listing Agency: Gallant Real Estate
Listed By: Kathleen Gallant
Source: Compass
Added: Feb 8 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 12:34PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in Topsham’s Middle Village neighborhood, this historic building at 38 Main Street features an inherently distinctive layout with many original architectural details. The property is zoned for single-family living, a duplex, and certain commercial uses. The first floor includes a kitchen, living room, dining room, den, and two bedrooms, along with a full bath and a utility/laundry room.

The second floor offers an eat-in kitchen, one bedroom, a full bath, and a loft-style space designed for open-concept living. Additional areas on this level include an art studio and an office. The attic provides a large finished bonus room for flexible additional space, along with ample dry storage.

Set on a generous in-town lot, the property includes room to garden and includes a small stream and wooded backdrop. The location provides easy access to I-295 and the Topsham Fair Mall, with downtown Brunswick amenities described as a short stroll via the Frank Wood Bridge.

Key Highlights

  • Historic 38 Main Street building in Topsham’s Middle Village neighborhood, formerly the Androscoggin Engine House and Topsham Public Library site
  • 38 Main Street duplex layout with 1,200 SF on the first floor: kitchen, living room, dining room, den, and two bedrooms
  • First floor includes a full bath and utility/laundry room; interior features include a 1st floor bedroom and bathtub

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 $34.3k $14.28
− Vacancy −$456 −$0.19
EGI $33.8k $14.09
− OpEx −$10.1k −$4.23
NOI $23.7k $9.86
2,400 SF · lease $14.28/SF/yr · vacancy 1.33% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$338.2K
$295.9K – $394.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,671 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.74%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$321.3K
$281.1K – $374.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,490 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.51%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$4.26M
$3.73M – $4.97M (±1% cap)
NOI $298,381 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 59.80%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Rogers Insurance Insurance Agency

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Auto Parts Store Plumbing Service Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) 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.

Lease Details

Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

186
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 04252, ME

4,876
Population
2,046
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
11.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
439
Density / Sq Mi
$72,303
Median Household Income
$45,737
Median Earnings
$1,030
Median Rent
$245,800
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 - Historic duplex offers flexible living areas across two floors plus a finished attic and utility/laundry room.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 38 Main Street Lisbon Falls, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic 38 Main Street building in Topsham’s Middle Village neighborhood, formerly the Androscoggin Engine House and Topsham Public Library site; 38 Main Street duplex layout with 1,200 SF on the first floor: kitchen, living room, dining room, den, and two bedrooms; First floor includes a full bath and utility/laundry room; interior features include a 1st floor bedroom and bathtub
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