161 Commercial StPortland, ME 04101
- Retail properties
- 22,326 SF
Property Details for 161 Commercial St
- Year built
- 1900
- Lot size
- 0.08 AC
- Property size (Sq ft)
- 22,326 SF
- Property type
- Retail properties
- Property subtype
- Retail space
- APN
- PTLD M:032 B:S004001
- APU
- PTLDM032BS004001
Description
This exceptional six-story mixed-use building, located at 161 Commercial Street in Portland, Maine's vibrant Old Port district, offers 18,754 square feet of space. Built in 1850 and boasting classic Greek Revival architecture, the property currently houses a mix of retail and office tenants, providing immediate income potential. The building's B3 zoning allows for a variety of uses. The asking price is $5,495,000, translating to $293 per square foot. Situated at the corner of Commercial and Market Streets, this landmark property benefits from high visibility and foot traffic. Its historic character, combined with potential for future residential conversion (subject to approvals) and eligibility for historic tax credits, makes it an attractive investment. The property features water views and convenient access to I-295. The building's one-building structure is comprised of six stories and sits on a parcel with APN 05170_032 S004. This fully tenanted asset presents a rare opportunity to acquire a significant piece of Portland's rich history and thriving commercial landscape. The property is owned by 161 Commercial Street LLC.
Valuation
by Realmo methods
- Valuation date:
- Dec 11, 2024
-
CAP approach
- CAP return
- Valuation
- 6%
- $5,425,998
- 6.5%
- $5,008,613
- 7%
- $4,650,855
-
Comparable approach
- Method
- Valuation
- Relative Method
- $7,351,130
- Geo Method
- $7,351,130
-
Alternative Use
- Use
- Valuation
- Residential
- $4,224,952
- Hospitality
- $3,870,034
- Educational
- $3,219,822
- Medical
- $3,330,557
- Retail
- $5,008,613








Location Insight
- City
- Portland
- County
- Cumberland
- State
- Maine
- Latitude
- 43.6562
- Longitude
- -70.2524
- CBSA code
- 38860
- CBSA name
- PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND-BIDDEFORD, ME METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA
Property Tax & Assessments
Comparable in this City
Similar Nearby for Sale
Similar Nearby for Lease
FAQs
- How do I add a non-forward facing team member such as a broker coordinator or broker aide to a listing in order to ensure they get notifications on the property?
- Please email our support team at support@realmo.com and they will add the team member.
- How do I access a private listing?
- Please contact the broker directly with the information provided on the listing. Once the broker approves your credentials he will make the information public to you.
- How can I contact the broker?
- We strongly encourage to message the broker through our portal by clicking on the “Envelope” icon next to the brokers photo on the property page. We’ve found brokers response time is much quicker via our messaging portal than phone as brokers are always on the go.
- How do I unsubscribe from emails?
- At the footer of each email you will find links to Reduce Email Frequency, Adjust Email Settings or Unsubscribe altogether. If you choose to Unsubscribe and are still receiving emails please reach out to us at support@realmo.com.