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Mixed-Use Building with Retail
For Sale
$875,000

777 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04103

COMMERCIAL - Portland, ME

Property Size3,948 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$221.63
Days on Market92

Property Features for 777 Forest Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning B2
Rooms Basement
Basement Unfinished
Accessibility Accessible Approach with Ramp
Lot features Public Transport Access, Near Turnpike/ Interstate, Business District
Standard status Active
Size 3,948 SF
Lot size 0.14 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Annual Amount 7910

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1930
Flooring type Vinyl
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: F.O. Bailey Real Estate
Listed By: Hoang Nguyen
Added: May 6 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 11:06PM
MLS# 1655962

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained mixed-use building combines a ground-level retail space with an established tenant and a spacious, renovated two-level residential unit with five bedrooms. The property includes off-street parking for added convenience. Building systems include natural gas heating, an updated hot water heater, and a commercial-grade fire alarm and sprinkler system.

The asset is located along the high-visibility Forest Ave corridor at 777 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine. The commercial retail component sits at street level, while the residential unit provides a separate two-level living configuration within the same building.

For an owner-occupant, the layout supports a live-work approach by pairing street-facing retail with on-site residential space. For investors, the building provides both commercial and residential income components in one package, with the residential portion already renovated and configured as a five-bedroom, two-level unit. The B2 zoning offers flexibility for mixed-use operation as described, and the building’s safety systems and updated utilities support day-to-day functionality.

Key Highlights

  • Mixed‑use building along the Forest Ave corridor with ground‑level retail plus a renovated two‑level 5‑bedroom residential unit
  • Established retail tenant and an additional residential unit providing both commercial and residential income potential
  • Equipped with natural gas heating, updated hot water heater, and central air cooling

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $125.5k $31.80
− Vacancy −$7.5k −$1.91
EGI $118.0k $29.89
− OpEx −$53.1k −$13.45
NOI $64.9k $16.44
3,948 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$927.2K
$811.3K – $1.08M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,907 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.42%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$700.5K
$612.9K – $817.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,034 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.60%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.09M
$949.5K – $1.27M (±1% cap)
NOI $75,958 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.68%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Thea Barber Shop The Little Nail Cove Nail Salon

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply HVAC Service Electrical Service Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service

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
Sprinkler system

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,042
Businesses Nearby
10k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 55% Dining 27% Beauty & Spa 18%
Artist & Craftsman Supply Shops & Services
5,242 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Domino's Pizza Dining
2,563 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Sun Tan City Beauty & Spa
1,752 visits/mo 0.1 miles

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 Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Well-maintained mixed-use property with ground-floor retail and a renovated two-level five-bedroom residence plus off-street parking.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 777 Forest Avenue Portland, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $875,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Mixed‑use building along the Forest Ave corridor with ground‑level retail plus a renovated two‑level 5‑bedroom residential unit; Established retail tenant and an additional residential unit providing both commercial and residential income potential; Equipped with natural gas heating, updated hot water heater, and central air cooling
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