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Mixed-Use Property with Office Building
For Sale
$1,070,000

522-526 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04103

Commercial Sale, Portland, ME

Property Size5,036 SF
Lot Size0.33 Acres
Price / SF$212.47
Days on Market43

Property Features for 522-526 Washington Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning B2B
Rooms Basement
Basement Full, Unfinished
Lot features Bus Line
Standard status Active
Size 5,036 SF
Lot size 0.33 Acres

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Baseboard, Oil
Water source Public

Building Details

Flooring type Vinyl, Wood
Building materials Vinyl Siding
Listing Agency: Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC
Listed By: Briton Vitalius
Added: Jul 11 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 22 at 3:06AM
MLS# 1662687

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use offering includes two adjoining properties along Washington Avenue. The package combines a renovated commercial office building with a two-family property that also contains commercial space, creating a flexible configuration for an owner-user or investor. The properties may be acquired together or individually. The combined property size is 5,036 square feet on 0.33 acres, with B2B zoning. Building features include vinyl siding, vinyl and wood flooring, baseboard and oil heating, public water, public sewer, and basement space.

The properties are in Portland, Maine, with access to I-295, Back Cove, and the Roux Institute campus. The package also provides a combined parking area, an uncommon feature for a property in this area. Existing income is associated with the offering, and additional space is available for lease-up.

Key Highlights

  • Two adjoining properties offered individually or together
  • 5,036 square feet across 0.33 acres
  • Renovated commercial office building included

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
$88,994
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
8.32%
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%
$1,779,880 $1.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,271,343 $1.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$988,822 $988.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,036 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
$136.0K $27.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$8.8K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$127.1K $25.25/SF
− OpEx
−$38.1K −$7.57/SF
NOI
$89.0K $17.67/SF
Area
Cumberland County, ME
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$27.00 /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%
$1,779,880
Cap Rate 7%
$1,271,343
Cap Rate 9%
$988,822

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.27M
$1.11M – $1.48M (±1% cap)
NOI $88,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.32%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.18M
$1.03M – $1.38M (±1% cap)
NOI $82,795 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.74%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.38M
$1.21M – $1.61M (±1% cap)
NOI $96,890 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.06%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Office buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Pet Grooming Service Daycare Center Florist 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.

Lease Details

Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,493
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 04103, ME

31,185
Population
14,336
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
58%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
10.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,057
Density / Sq Mi
$90,682
Median Household Income
$48,640
Median Earnings
$1,571
Median Rent
$421,800
Median Home Value

Market

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two adjoining commercial properties combine office space with a two-family building and commercial area.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 522-526 Washington Avenue Portland, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,070,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two adjoining properties offered individually or together; 5,036 square feet across 0.33 acres; Renovated commercial office building included
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