12 Lowell St

$224,900
Price
10
Beds
4,214 Sq. Ft.
$53 / Sq. Ft.
4,214
Sq. Ft.
$53
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Georgiana Kendall • Realty of Maine

Property Details for 12 Lowell Street

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
Federal
Garage
No
Zoning
mixed use
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 09/24/2025 09:29 AM

Property Details for 12 Lowell Street

StatusActive
MLS #1638434
Days on Market89
Taxes$2,298 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family
Year Built1850
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF
CountyWashington County

Location

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Building Information for 12 Lowell Street

Stories2Residences10Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,303 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,111

Property Taxes

$192

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Lowell Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Zip Code: 1711
  • Directions: Heading east from the Calais Post Office turn left on Lowell Street. #12 will be 2nd property on your left.
  • Town: Calais
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04619
  • County: Washington
  • Geo Latitude: 45.187883
  • Geo Longitude: -67.280265
  • Tax Lot: 016
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Location:Business District: Yes
  • Location:Intown: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Location:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Lake/Fresh Water: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Public: Yes
  • Recreational Water:River/Brook/Stream: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 3782
  • Tax Block: 006
  • Tax Map Number: 006
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: CALA-000006-000006-000016
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,298.00
  • Restrictions:1 Pet: Yes
  • Restrictions:No Dogs Allowed: Yes
Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
  • Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4214.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 4214.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.43
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18730.8
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Street Number: 12
  • Property Information:Surveyed: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Owner Occupied: No
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Property Information:Deed: Partial
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
Parking
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Type Label: Multi-Family
  • Year Built: 1850
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Full, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Other, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors, Level Entry
  • # Floors: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Gross Income: $1.00
  • Operating Expenses: $1.00
Multi-Family Information
  • Number of Units: 10
  • Building Info:# Fireplaces: 5
  • Building Info:# Stories: 2
  • Building Info:# Heating Units: 2
  • Building Info:# Water Heaters: 1
Unit 1
  • Unit 1:Lease: No
  • Unit 1:Level: Second
  • Unit 1:Security Deposit: No
  • Unit 1:Monthly Rent: $458.00
  • Unit 1:# Full Baths: 1.00
  • Unit 1:# of Half Baths: 1.00
  • Unit 1:# of Rooms: .00
  • Unit 1:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 1:Dedicated Electric Meter: No
  • Unit 1:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 1:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • Unit 1:Electric: Yes
  • Unit 1:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 1:Range: No
  • Unit 1:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 1:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 1:Water: Yes
Unit 2
  • Unit 2:Lease: No
  • Unit 2:Level: Second
  • Unit 2:Security Deposit: No
  • Unit 2:Monthly Rent: $458.00
  • Unit 2:# Full Baths: .00
  • Unit 2:# Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 2:# of Rooms: .00
  • Unit 2:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 2:Dedicated Electric Meter: No
  • Unit 2:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 2:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • Unit 2:Electric: Yes
  • Unit 2:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 2:Range: Yes
  • Unit 2:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 2:Sewer: No
  • Unit 2:Water: Yes
Unit 3
  • Unit 3:Lease: No
  • Unit 3:Level: Second
  • Unit 3:Security Deposit: No
  • Unit 3:Monthly Rent: $458.00
  • Unit 3:# Full Baths: .00
  • Unit 3:# Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 3:# of Rooms: .00
  • Unit 3:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 3:Dedicated Electric Meter: No
  • Unit 3:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 3:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • Unit 3:Electric: Yes
  • Unit 3:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 3:Range: No
  • Unit 3:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 3:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 3:Water: Yes
Unit 4
  • Unit 4:Lease: No
  • Unit 4:Level: Second
  • Unit 4:Security Deposit: No
  • Unit 4:Monthly Rent: $458.00
  • Unit 4:# Full Baths: .00
  • Unit 4:# Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 4:# of Rooms: .00
  • Unit 4:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 4:Dedicated Electric Meter: No
  • Unit 4:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 4:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • Unit 4:Electric: Yes
  • Unit 4:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 4:Range: No
  • Unit 4:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 4:Water: Yes
Unit 5
  • Unit 5:Lease: No
  • Unit 5:Level: Second
  • Unit 5:Security Deposit: No
  • Unit 5:Monthly Rent: $458.00
  • Unit 5:# Full Baths: .00
  • Unit 5:# Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 5:# of Rooms: .00
  • Unit 5:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 5:Dedicated Electric Meter: No
  • Unit 5:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 5:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • Unit 5:Electric: Yes
  • Unit 5:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 5:Range: No
  • Unit 5:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 5:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 5:Water: Yes
Unit 6
  • Unit 6:Lease: No
  • Unit 6:Level: Second
  • Unit 6:Security Deposit: No
  • Unit 6:Monthly Rent: $458.00
  • Unit 6:# Full Baths: .00
  • Unit 6:# Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 6:# of Rooms: .00
  • Unit 6:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 6:Dedicated Electric Meter: No
  • Unit 6:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 6:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • Unit 6:Electric: Yes
  • Unit 6:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 6:Range: No
  • Unit 6:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 6:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 6:Water: Yes
Unit 7
  • Unit 7:Lease: No
  • Unit 7:Level: First
  • Unit 7:Security Deposit: No
  • Unit 7:Monthly Rent: $458.00
  • Unit 7:# Full Baths: .00
  • Unit 7:# Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 7:# of Rooms: .00
  • Unit 7:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 7:Dedicated Electric Meter: No
  • Unit 7:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 7:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • Unit 7:Electric: Yes
  • Unit 7:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 7:Range: No
  • Unit 7:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 7:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 7:Water: Yes
Unit 8
  • Unit 8:Lease: No
  • Unit 8:Level: First
  • Unit 8:Security Deposit: No
  • Unit 8:Monthly Rent: $458.00
  • Unit 8:# Full Baths: .00
  • Unit 8:# Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 8:# of Rooms: .00
  • Unit 8:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 8:Dedicated Electric Meter: No
  • Unit 8:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 8:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • Unit 8:Electric: No
  • Unit 8:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 8:Range: No
  • Unit 8:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 8:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 8:Water: Yes
Unit 9
  • Unit 9:Lease: No
  • Unit 9:Level: Second
  • Unit 9:Security Deposit: No
  • Unit 9:Monthly Rent: $458.00
  • Unit 9:# Full Baths: .00
  • Unit 9:# Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 9:# of Rooms: .00
  • Unit 9:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 9:Dedicated Electric Meter: No
  • Unit 9:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 9:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • Unit 9:Electric: Yes
  • Unit 9:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 9:Range: No
  • Unit 9:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 9:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 9:Water: Yes
Unit 10
  • Unit 10:Lease: No
  • Unit 10:Level: First
  • Unit 10:Security Deposit: No
  • Unit 10:Monthly Rent: $458.00
  • Unit 10:# Full Baths: 1.00
  • Unit 10:# Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 10:# of Rooms: 1.00
  • Unit 10:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 10:Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
  • Unit 10:Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
  • Unit 10:Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
  • Unit 10:Electric: No
  • Unit 10:Heat: No
  • Unit 10:Range: No
  • Unit 10:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 10:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 10:Water: Yes
Unit 15
  • Unit 15:Heat: No
  • Unit 15:Range: No
  • Unit 15:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 15:Water: Yes
Unit 16
  • Unit 16:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 16:Range: No
  • Unit 16:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 16:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 16:Water: Yes
Unit 17
  • Unit 17:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 17:Range: No
  • Unit 17:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 17:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 17:Water: Yes
Unit 18
  • Unit 18:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 18:Range: No
  • Unit 18:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 18:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 18:Water: Yes
Unit 19
  • Unit 19:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 19:Range: No
  • Unit 19:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 19:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 19:Water: Yes
Unit 20
  • Unit 20:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 20:Range: No
  • Unit 20:Refrigerator: No
  • Unit 20:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 20:Water: Yes
Unit Information
  • Units:# of 1 BD Units: 10
  • Units:# of 2 BD Units: 0
  • Units:# of 3 BD Units: 0
  • Units:# of 4+ BD Units: 0

Property History for 12 Lowell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1638434

$224,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/21/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1638434

$224,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Lowell Street

Taxable ValueLand$35,700Additions$117,500Total$153,200
Tax Record2024$2,298 ($192 / month)
Home Facts
Beds9Total Finished SqFt2,107 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,107 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,731 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850Year Renovated1950CountyWASHINGTONAPNCALA M:006 B:006 L:016

Schools near 12 Lowell Street

This home is within Calais Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Calais Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Calais Middle/High School
Public7 to 12

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12 Lowell Street is a multi-family home for sale in Calais, ME 04619. This property was listed for sale on September 21, 2025 by Realty of Maine, it's currently listed at $224,900. This listing's school district is Calais Public Schools. Nearby schools include Calais Elementary School and Calais Middle/High School. 12 Lowell Street is a 10-bed, 3-bath, 4,214 sqft multi-family home built in 1850.

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