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Retail Condominium with Glass Storefront
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$525,000

490 Congress Street #101, Portland, ME 04101

A finished commercial interior with tall ceilings and separate basement storage is configured for salon use.

Property Size2,038 SF
Price / SF$257.61
Days on Market886

Property Features for 490 Congress Street #101

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,038 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning B3

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $9,335

Amenities

basement storage room

Building Details

Building Size 2,038 SF
Year Built 1870
Stories 1
Listing Agency: Integrity Homes Real Estate Group, PC
Listed By: Buffy Dumont
Source: Integrityhomesrealestategroup
Added: May 31, 2024 Changed: Oct 31 Last Checked: Oct 31 at 3:12AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Integrity Homes Real Estate Group, PC

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Investment Insights

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This retail condominium offers 2,038 square feet of interior space, including a 400-square-foot basement storage room. Its current salon layout, full-glass storefront, and 14-foot ceilings define the space. The building dates to 1870, and the property is zoned B3.

The unit is at Monument Square in downtown Portland, Maine, within a location described as having shopping traffic. The address is 490 Congress Street, Suite 101.

Key Highlights

  • 2,038 square feet of commercial interior space
  • 400‑square‑foot basement storage room
  • Full‑glass storefront and 14‑foot ceilings

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$21,313
Cap Rate
4.06%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$426,260 $426.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$304,471 $304.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$236,811 $236.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,038 SF
Gross rent
$36.7K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.2K −$3.06/SF
EGI
$30.4K $14.94/SF
− OpEx
−$9.1K −$4.48/SF
NOI
$21.3K $10.46/SF
Area
Cumberland County, ME
Vacancy
17.00%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$426,260
Cap Rate 7%
$304,471
Cap Rate 9%
$236,811

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$304.5K
$266.4K – $355.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,313 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.06%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$560.1K
$490.1K – $653.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,210 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Pet Grooming Service Tanning Salon Mobile Phone 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

6,425
Businesses Nearby
210k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 54% Hotels & Casinos 13% Shops & Services 13% Dining 12%
Trader Joe's Groceries
68,293 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Whole Foods Market Groceries
44,366 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront Hotels & Casinos
14,714 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Circle K Shops & Services
12,170 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Chipotle Mexican Grill Dining
11,557 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 04101, ME

18,109
Population
11,510
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
2.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,055
Density / Sq Mi
$60,726
Median Household Income
$45,009
Median Earnings
$1,457
Median Rent
$600,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - A finished commercial interior with tall ceilings and separate basement storage is configured for salon use.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 490 Congress Street #101 Portland, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $525,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,038 square feet of commercial interior space; 400‑square‑foot basement storage room; Full‑glass storefront and 14‑foot ceilings
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