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Street-Level Retail Suite

501 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101

For Lease
New
$12 SF/Yr

The space has central gas-fired HVAC, municipal water and sewer, and access to multiple parking options.

Space Size9,086 SF
Property Size26,400 SF
Days on Market3

Property Features for 501 Forest Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 9,086 SF
Net Rentable 9,086 SF
Total Parking Spaces 72
Property subtype Retail
Zoning B2b
Lease Term NNN

Space & Availability

Available Space 9,086 SF
Contiguous Space 9,086 SF
Floor Ground
Space Use Office

Site & Location

Traffic Count 22,180 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Amenities

gas-fired central HVAC

Building Details

Building Size 26,400 SF
Year Built 1927

Spaces For Lease

at 501 Forest Ave
Retail / Office Space $12/SF/Yr
Size 9,086 SF
Type Retail / Office
Term Negotiable
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Listing Agency: The Boulos Company
Listed By: John Finegan
Source: Boulos
Added: Nov 8 Changed: Nov 9 Last Checked: Nov 10 at 5:29AM

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Investment Insights

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This 9,086± SF retail space occupies the street level of a building constructed in 1927. The property is zoned B2b - Business Community and has gas-fired central HVAC, municipal water, and municipal sewer. Parking options include a 72-car underground garage, along with street and surface-level spaces; garage parking is available at market rates.

The property is on Forest Avenue in Portland, near Back Cove and Woodford's Corner, with access to Interstate 295. Forest Avenue carries a reported traffic count of 22,180 vehicles per day.

Key Highlights

  • 9,086± SF of street‑level retail space
  • B2b - Business Community zoning
  • Constructed in 1927

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Current Use

Boundless MEdia Film Production Language Access Providers Translation Service Gateway Community Services ... Charitable Organization Jennifer Valliere Foster Care Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Electrical Service Garden Center

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

22,180 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Utilities to site
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$1.80 /SF/Yr
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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,101
Businesses Nearby

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
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Market

Lease Benchmarks for Portland, ME

$28.57 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$12–$45 /SF/Yr
Price Range
5,183 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 58% below the average of $28.57 /SF/Yr.

Properties on Market for Retail space in Portland

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region

13.1% 2019
15.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.1% 2022
20.2% 2023
20.9% 2024
19.9% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - The space has central gas-fired HVAC, municipal water and sewer, and access to multiple parking options.
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 $12 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 9,086± SF of street‑level retail space; B2b - Business Community zoning; Constructed in 1927
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