Freestanding Office
New
For Sale
$1,095,000
7 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101
Commercial Sale, Portland, ME
Property Size5,102 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$214.62
Days on Market4
Property Features for 7 Forest Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Office
Zoning
B3C
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
Offsite
Basement
Full
Accessibility
Accessible Approach with Ramp
Lot features
Rail Available, Public Transport Access, Near Turnpike/ Interstate, Downtown, Business District, Bus Line, Historic District, Near Shopping
Standard status
Active
Size
5,102 SF
Lot size
0.04 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2023
Tax Annual Amount
10233
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1900
Number of units
10
Flooring type
Tile, Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Composition
Building materials
Masonry, Brick
Roof type
Flat, Membrane
Listing Agency:
Spectrum Real Estate
(207) 805-3707
Listed By:
Anthony Donovan
(207) 329-6732
Added: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 11:06AM
MLS# 1606165
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This freestanding office property at 7 Forest Avenue provides 5,102 square feet in a masonry and brick building constructed in 1900. Interior finishes include tile, wood, vinyl, carpet, laminate, and composition flooring, while natural-gas forced-air heating, zoned heat, and central air support year-round occupancy. The building also includes a full basement and an accessible approach with ramp.
Located in downtown Portland, the property offers proximity to local amenities, transportation, and the surrounding business community. Parking is available nearby. B3C zoning allows residential use, and the seller will provide renovation plans for a residential conversion. Public water and public sewer serve the property, which occupies 0.04 acres and features a flat membrane roof.
Located in downtown Portland, the property offers proximity to local amenities, transportation, and the surrounding business community. Parking is available nearby. B3C zoning allows residential use, and the seller will provide renovation plans for a residential conversion. Public water and public sewer serve the property, which occupies 0.04 acres and features a flat membrane roof.
Key Highlights
- 5,102‑square‑foot office property on 0.04 acres
- Freestanding masonry and brick building constructed in 1900
- B3C zoning allows residential use
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
$73,041
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
6.67%
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%
$1,460,820
$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
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
$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 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%
$1,460,820
Cap Rate 7%
$1,043,443
Cap Rate 9%
$811,567
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$1.04M
$913.0K – $1.22M
NOI $73,041 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.67%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.40M
$1.23M – $1.64M
NOI $98,160 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
6,135
Businesses Nearby
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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 Office in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Standalone downtown property with divisible space, residential-use zoning, and nearby parking.
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: 5,102‑square‑foot office property on 0.04 acres; Freestanding masonry and brick building constructed in 1900; B3C zoning allows residential use
