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Freestanding Office Building
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$1,095,000

7 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101

Standalone commercial property with divisible space and zoning that permits residential use.

Property Size5,102 SF
Price / SF$214.62
Days on Market49

Property Features for 7 Forest Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,102 SF
Property subtype Office

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $10,233

Building Details

Building Size 5,102 SF
Year Built 1900
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Spectrum Real Estate
Listed By: Anthony Donovan
Source: Heathershieldsmaine
Added: Aug 19 Changed: Sep 22 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 9:08PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This freestanding office property dates to 1900 and provides a distinct standalone setting for professional operations. The interior can be divided into separate areas, supporting flexible occupancy within the building. A full basement adds additional below-grade space, although no measurements are included here.

Located at 7 Forest Avenue in downtown Portland, the property places office users within the city’s central business environment, with access to local amenities and transportation. Zoning permits residential use, and the seller will provide residential renovation plans for consideration.

Key Highlights

  • Freestanding office building at 7 Forest Avenue
  • Built in 1900
  • Interior layout can be divided into separate areas

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$73,041
Cap Rate
6.67%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,460,820 $1.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,043,443 $1.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$811,567 $811.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,102 SF
Gross rent
$111.4K $21.84/SF
− Vacancy
−$14.0K −$2.75/SF
EGI
$97.4K $19.09/SF
− OpEx
−$24.3K −$4.77/SF
NOI
$73.0K $14.32/SF
Area
Cumberland County, ME
Vacancy
12.60%
Lease Rate
$21.84 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,460,820
Cap Rate 7%
$1,043,443
Cap Rate 9%
$811,567

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.04M
$913.0K – $1.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $73,041 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.67%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.40M
$1.23M – $1.64M (±1% cap)
NOI $98,160 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Office buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Pet Grooming Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Tanning Salon Adult Day Care

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

6,135
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

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?
Office building - Standalone commercial property with divisible space and zoning that permits residential use.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 7 Forest Avenue Portland, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,095,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Freestanding office building at 7 Forest Avenue; Built in 1900; Interior layout can be divided into separate areas
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