Upon completion, the Project will consist of 54 high-end residential units and two commercial units comprising 3,400 square feet and 54 parking spaces in the abutting garage. The 0.49-acre development site is located within the heart of the West Bayside neighborhood just blocks from many of downtown Portland’s top amenities including Old Port, Cross Insurance Arena, the Portland Museum of Art, and hundreds of restaurants contributing to the city’s award-winning culinary scene. Furthermore, both Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s are located within walking distance of the Property. The Property’s central location and surrounding amenity base has earned the site an exceptional Walk Score of 94. As a result, the Project is strategically positioned to attract both full-time residents and transit/leisure buyers, providing for an ideal development opportunity. The Property will consist of a five-story wood-framed building over a two-story steel podium. The 54 units (100% market rate) will feature a mix of 13 one-bed/one-bath units (25% of total units), 33 two-bed/two-bath units (60% of total units), and 8 two-bed/two-bath penthouse units (15% of total units). Residential units will feature state-of-the-art interior finishes, sprawling kitchens, and attached balconies offering views of downtown Portland and Back Cove. The Property will include two commercial suites totaling 3,400 square feet, a resident lounge, and ample storage space available to each resident. The Sponsor sourced the deal offmarket and is under contract to acquire the site for $2.5 million ($45k/unit) with an anticipated closing date of March 2020. Construction is expected to commence in April 2020 and continue over a 15-month timeline using a local construction manager under a guaranteed-maximum-price contract. The detailed sources and uses are available upon request and will be provided by Colliers in a separate document. Total project costs are estimated to be $21.8 million ($389k/unit). The projected gross sellout for the Project equates to $32.1 million ($574k/unit), providing for a net sellout value of $30.7 million ($547k/unit) after associated sales costs. The Sponsor is seeking a $17.4 million construction loan ($311k/unit, 80% LTC). The total loan basis of $311k/unit provides for a conservative position relative to the projected net sellout of $545k/unit (57% loan to net sellout) in one of the northeast’s top emerging markets.
Executive Summary
PROJECT TEAM
Developer/Sponsor The Procopio Companies
Architect Archetype PA
Sales & Marketing TBD Local Group & Brooke Group Real Estate
Structural Engineers Structural Design Consulting Inc.
Civil Engineers Pinkham & Greer Construction
Financing Colliers International
PROJECT OVERVIEW
PROPERTY SUMMARY
Residential Net Sellable SF: 55,007
Residential Units: 54
Garage Spaces: 54 (leased in abutting garage)
Commercial Rentable SF: 3,400
Commercial Units: 2
TRAVEL TIMES
PORTLAND INT’L JETPORT: 10 MINS
BOSTON VIA AMTRAK: 2.5 HRS
BOSTON VIA INTERSTATE 95: 1 HR 45 MIN
FAST FACTS
54 Units | 100% market rate for-sale condominiums
7-Story Mid-Rise | 5-story wood frame over
2-story steel podium construction
WalkScore of 94
Building Area: 55,007 Net Sellable SF Residential, 3,400 Net Rentable SF Commercial
Balcony/Decks with each unit
TRANSPORTATION
Located 10 minutes from the Portland Jetport (PWM) and easily accessible from I-295, Portland offers various modes of transportation including bus, taxi, train and ferry services. The perfect city for walking, it also offers visitors and residents many bike racks and paths to enjoy, as well as designated free moped & motorcycle parking.
UNIT MIX
1 Bed 1 Bath | 13 Units | Avg. 798 SF
2 Bed 2 Bath | 33 Units | Avg. 1,077 SF
2 Bed 2 Bath | 8 Units | Avg. 1,136 SF
Total Residential | 54 Units | Avg. 1,019 SF | Total: 55,007 SF
DEMOGRAPHICS
5 Min Drive:
Estimated Population (2019) 38,527
Estimated Average Household Income (2019) $63,417
Projected Average Household Income (2024) $71,662
10 Min Drive:
Estimated Population (2019) 79,658
Estimated Average Household Income (2019) $71,290
Projected Average Household Income (2024) $80,594
15 Min Drive:
Estimated Population (2019) 117,017
Estimated Average Household Income (2019) $83,553
Projected Average Household Income (2024) $95,865
Total Businesses 10,158
Total Employees 124,423
LOCATION SUMMARY
LOCATION: PORTLAND
Portland continues to be recognized in national “best of” categories. Recent accolades include:
• Bon Appétit Restaurant City of the Year (2018)
• Most Liveable City by Forbes.com
• America’s Best Town in the East by Outside Magazine
• A top Greenest City by Organic Gardening Magazine
• AARP The Magazine‘s top five most affordable and desirable places to retire
and U.S. News Editorial Pick for Best Healthy Places to Retire.
• One of the Coolest Small Cities in America by GQ and #8 Gayest City in America by Advocate.com
• Top 20 best small cities for college students by the American Institute for Economic Research
• Kiplinger’s Best City for Mid-Level Professionals and #6 on
Forbes Best Cities for Young Professionals.
• 5 James Beard semifinalists (2018)
NEIGHBORHOOD
The subject property is located in the West Bayside neighborhood of Portland, which is bounded by Forest Avenue, I-295, Congress Street, and Franklin Street, contiguous to Downtown, the beach, the working waterfront, the bay, and ferry access to a number of nearby islands. The West Bayside neighborhood is undergoing a cultural and demographic shift and is home to an eclectic mix of families and singles, young and old, immigrants and Mainers, old and new development, social services, large new businesses, offices, and an active neighborhood association. The subject property boasts an impressive 94 WalkScore due to the extensive nearby retail including Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Planet Fitness and other top-tier amenities. Future plans to continue the growth of the West Bayside neighborhood includes a mix of luxury and affordable housing, creating a 24/7 neighborhood while catalyzing surrounding neighborhoods.
TOURISM
With an estimated 6.5 million people visiting the Portland metropolitan area annually, tourism is a significant demand driver for the Portland market. Offering the quintessential seaside New England experience, Portland’s lighthouses, quaint cobblestone streets and bustling waterfront have for decades drawn tourists from all over the world. While many New England-based tourists arrive in Portland by car, the City also welcomes tourists via the Portland International Jetport, the AMTRAK Downeaster, the Concord Trailways/Greyhound bus stations, or by cruise ship or ferry at the Portland Ocean Gateway/Nova Star terminals adjacent to the Maine State Pier. The cruise ships, in particular, increase the day and nighttime population of the downtown area considerably. A large cruise ship can bring an additional 3,000-5,000 visitors to Portland for several days at a time. Additionally, Amtrak’s Downeaster train brought more than 166,132 passengers Maine in 2018, up 6.3% from 2017. The Maine Office of Tourism (MOT) plans to increase direct tourism expenditures in the state spending in the state to $7.1 billion over the next five years. The MOT estimates that this spending will result in a $640 million increase in gross restaurant and lodging taxable sales as well as increase leisure visitation volume by 4.9 million. Visitors can always find something new and engaging happening in the city, from nature trails to water activities along the Portland Harbor to festivals, farmers’ markets, brewery tours, theater productions and musical concerts.