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    Retail space with renovated facade and on-site parking.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    6,313 SF
    Lot size:
    0.45 Acres
    Added:
    Jun 17, 2025
    Days on Market:
    333
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:28 pm

    Property Features for 501 Forest Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    6,313 SF
    Lot size
    0.45 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    John Finegan
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    Listing agent John Finegan

    Listing office The Boulos Company

    Listing date Jun 17, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Newly renovated apartments in a historically significant building.
    • Flexible space options with potential for subdivision.
    • On‑site parking garage plus street parking.
    • High traffic counts (22,180 cars per day).
    • Renovated facade with floor‑to‑ceiling windows.
    • Signage options available (glazing, blade, or post).

    Overview

    This retail space offers up to 6,313 contiguous square feet. The landlord is willing to subdivide the space for smaller tenants, and the vacant space can be configured in multiple ways. The building's facade has been renovated to historic standards, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. Glazing signage, blade signs, or signs on posts are acceptable, subject to municipal ordinances for historic compliance. An on-site parking garage is available, along with street parking. Traffic counts reach 22,180 cars per day. The upper floors of the building have been recently converted into 38 residential apartments. The lease rate is $15.00 per square foot on a NNN basis.
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    Current Use by Public Records

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    Suggested Use

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

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

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    City
    Portland
    County
    Cumberland
    State
    Maine
    Longitude
    -70.2784
    Latitude
    43.6677

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space with renovated facade and on-site parking.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 501 Forest Ave Portland, ME.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $15 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Newly renovated apartments in a historically significant building.; Flexible space options with potential for subdivision.; On‑site parking garage plus street parking.
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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

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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