$224,900

12 Lowell St Calais, ME 04619

Estimated payment $1,368/month

Total Views 5,634
-- Bed
2.5 Baths
4,214 Sq Ft
$53 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Public Beach
  • Federal Architecture
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Scenic Views
  • 2-minute walk to Calais Recreation Department

About This Home

Fully-Rented 10-Unit Rooming House - Prime Investment Opportunity. Located in the heart of Calais, this handsome 10-unit rooming house offers a strong rental history and turnkey income potential. The main structure includes nine single occupancy rooms with shared full and half baths, common areas, weekly cleaning service of the common areas, a security system, and off-street parking. Utilities are included in rent, streamlining tenant management. The rear of the first floor features a private three-room apartment with its own dedicated heating and electrical systems—ideal for an on-site manager or prime rental. Set on a generous lot with a large rear lawn, this property is just steps from the post office, historic library, shops, restaurants, banks, and a scenic riverfront walking path along the St. Croix River. Calais shares its border with St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada making this a strategic location for cross-border professionals and travelers alike. Neighboring property at 13 Lowell Street (MLS#: 1638442) also available for package sale.

Listing Agent

Georgiana Kendall

Realty of Maine Listed on: 09/22/2025

Realty of Maine

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,298

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Ocean Front
  • Public Beach
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,214 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Scenic Vista Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Shower Only

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Nearby Water Access
  • River Nearby

Location

  • Property is near golf course
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 016 / 006
  • Assessor Parcel Number CALA-000006-000006-000016

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 10 Units

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets

Building Details

  • Operating Expense $1
  • Gross Income $1

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,298

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: Heading east from the Calais Post Office turn left on Lowell Street. #12 will be 2nd property on your left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4214.0
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 53.37
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.43
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4214.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Security System: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Property Information:Number of Units: 10
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Building Info:_pound_ Stories2: 2
  • Income Expenses Gross Income: 1.0
  • Income Expenses Operating Expenses: 1.0
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Building Info:_pound_ Fireplaces3: 5
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities:Level Entry: Yes
  • Style:Federal: Yes
  • Misc Amenities Sprinkler: Yes
  • Restrictions:No Dogs Allowed: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Fully-Rented 10-Unit Rooming House - Prime Investment Opportunity. Located in the heart of Calais, this handsome 10-unit rooming house offers a strong rental history and turnkey income potential. The main structure includes nine single occupancy rooms with shared full and half baths, common areas, weekly cleaning service of the common areas, a security system, and off-street parking. Utilities are included in rent, streamlining tenant management. The rear of the first floor features a private three-room apartment with its own dedicated heating and electrical systems—ideal for an on-site manager or prime rental. Set on a generous lot with a large rear lawn, this property is just steps from the post office, historic library, shops, restaurants, banks, and a scenic riverfront walking path along the St. Croix River. Calais shares its border with St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada making this a strategic location for cross-border professionals and travelers alike. Neighboring property at 13 Lowell Street (MLS#: 1638442) also available for package sale.
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities 32 - 36 Inch Doors: Yes
  • Levels:Multi-Level3: Yes
  • Window Features Storm Windows2: Yes
  • Door Features Storm Doors2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors, Level Entry
  • Has Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Other, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Full Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Rural
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel

Utilities

  • Security: Sprinkler, Security System
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: 1 Pet, No Dogs Allowed

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18730.8
  • Parcel #: CALA-000006-000006-000016
  • Zoning: mixed use

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 10
  • Annual Gross Income: 1.0
  • Annual Operating Expense: 1.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2298.0
  • Tax Block: 006
  • Tax Lot: 016
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,298 $153,200 $35,700 $117,500
2023 $2,247 $132,200 $30,800 $101,400
2022 $2,029 $106,800 $24,900 $81,900
2021 $2,212 $102,400 $23,900 $78,500
2020 $2,214 $87,500 $20,400 $67,100
2019 $2,214 $87,500 $20,400 $67,100
2018 $2,214 $87,500 $20,400 $67,100
2017 $2,214 $87,500 $20,400 $67,100
2016 $2,214 $87,500 $20,400 $67,100
2015 $2,214 $87,500 $20,400 $67,100
2014 $2,214 $87,500 $20,400 $67,100
2013 $2,214 $87,500 $20,400 $67,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/22/2025 09/22/25 For Sale $224,900 -- $53 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1638434

Maine Listings

APN: CALA-000006-000006-000016