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Colonial Triplex with Porches
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$450,000

83 Essex Street, Bangor, ME 04401

MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - Bangor, ME

Property Size2,806 SF
Lot Size0.22 Acres
Price / SF$160.37
Days on Market29

Property Features for 83 Essex Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning 14 Urban Res Dist 2
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bathroom 1, Basement, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
Patio and Porch features Deck, Porch
Interior features 1st Floor Bedroom
Fencing Fenced
Basement Unfinished, Full
Lot features Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Turnpike/ Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Suburban, Near Public Transit
Standard status Active
Size 2,806 SF
Lot size 0.22 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Annual Amount 5694

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Zoned, Hot Water(Heating), Baseboard, Natural Gas
Water source Public

Amenities

shared washer and dryer

Building Details

Year built 1875
Number of units 3
Flooring type Carpet, Vinyl, Hardwood
Building materials Wood Frame, Brick, Clapboard
Roof type Slate
Architectural style Colonial
Listing Agency: Realty of Maine
Listed By: Kortnie Mullins
Added: Jul 9 Changed: Aug 1 Last Checked: Aug 6 at 8:06AM
MLS# 1667500

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

83 Essex Street in Bangor, Maine is a Colonial-style three-unit triplex on a 0.22-acre lot built in 1875. The first-floor main-home unit features a spacious two-bedroom layout with a large living room, a generously sized kitchen with dishwasher, hardwood floors in the dining room, and a convenient mudroom. The second-floor unit offers a one-bedroom layout with a kitchen, living room, porch, and newer vinyl flooring, and a third one-bedroom unit is also located on the second floor.

On-site laundry is shared, and the home is heated with natural gas equipment including an efficient natural gas boiler with zoned hot water/baseboard systems. Interior finishes include carpet, vinyl, and hardwood flooring. Exterior amenities include a deck and porch, fenced yard, and two driveways providing off-street parking. Public water and public sewer serve the property, with a slate roof. Zoning is 14 Urban Res Dist 2.

Key Highlights

  • 0.22‑acre lot with 2,806 SF Colonial triplex built in 1875
  • First‑floor two‑bedroom unit with dishwasher, mudroom, and hardwood dining room floors
  • Two second‑floor one‑bedroom units, one with newer vinyl flooring and a porch

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $38.7k $13.80
− Vacancy −$2.0k −$0.71
EGI $36.7k $13.09
− OpEx −$11.0k −$3.93
NOI $25.7k $9.16
2,806 SF · lease $13.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.13% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$367.4K
$321.4K – $428.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,715 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.71%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$337.9K
$295.6K – $394.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,651 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.26%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$906.3K
$793.0K – $1.06M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,438 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.10%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist Carpet & Flooring Store Catering Service Pet Store & Service Fish Market

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

3
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,146
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 04401, ME

44,608
Population
20,932
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
100.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
446
Density / Sq Mi
$66,136
Median Household Income
$40,863
Median Earnings
$1,048
Median Rent
$229,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit Colonial triplex with deck and porch, fenced yard, shared washer/dryer, and two driveways for off-street parking.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 83 Essex Street Bangor, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.22‑acre lot with 2,806 SF Colonial triplex built in 1875; First‑floor two‑bedroom unit with dishwasher, mudroom, and hardwood dining room floors; Two second‑floor one‑bedroom units, one with newer vinyl flooring and a porch
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