100 Foden Road Campus Sells for $29.75M East Brown Cow to Reinvest in Growth of Portland Portfolio

100 Foden Medical Campus

PORTLAND (ME) - East Brown Cow, in partnership with Malone Commercial Brokers, is pleased to announce the sale of 100 Foden Road in South Portland to Remedy Medical Properties. The 76,672± SF medical campus sits on 8.4 acres of land and consists of two buildings and 299 parking spaces, all in close proximity to area medical facilities.

Constructed in 1985, the property was purchased in 2002 by Berman LLC, an affiliate of Portland-based real estate investment, development and management company East Brown Cow. The transaction is a rare move for the company who has owned and managed the property for nearly 20 years and traditionally purchases properties without intention to sell.

"East Brown Cow has a 30-year history of thoughtful development, first-class service, and forward-thinking investment – and this sale represents a thoughtful recalibration of our portfolio after a long-term hold of the Foden Road property,” says Tim Soley, President and CEO of East Brown Cow. “At the time of closing, we had owned the property just days shy of 20 years. That time was an excellent exercise in learning and growing for us. While we are not transactional in our approach, our focus is gradually shifting away from management of suburban space such as Foden Road. Instead, we will be reinvesting this capital into East Brown Cow’s current and ongoing efforts to preserve and build meaningful connections within the urban fabric of Portland's fast-changing downtown.”

The transaction was brokered by Jennifer Small and Joe Malone of Malone Commercial Brokers on the seller side and Peter Harrington of Malone Commercial Brokers for the buyer. The transaction was finalized as of May 27, 2022.

According to recent press coverage, Remedy Medical Properties owns more than 250 medical office buildings across several states, amounting to nearly 14.2 million square feet. Last month, the company paid $91 million for eight medical office buildings, totaling 177,000 square feet. Primary tenants of the Foden Road property include InterMed, a physician-owned medical group, and Chest Medicine Associates.

“The owner’s decision to sell the asset created a clear opportunity for the buyer to acquire a high-quality medical campus with a strong tenant as part of an off-market transaction,” said Jennifer Small.

Since established in the summer of 1989 by Tim Soley as a first-generation family business, East Brown Cow’s portfolio has grown significantly to include over 20 assets in Maine’s greater Portland urban area, including over 1.2 million square feet of mixed-use office, retail, hospitality space and structured parking. East Brown Cow last sold a property in 2019.

 

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About East Brown Cow.

East Brown Cow and its affiliates comprise a real estate management, investment, and development firm based in the historic Old Port district of Portland, Maine. Since its establishment over 30 years ago, East Brown Cow’s portfolio has grown to more than twenty assets in the greater Portland area, including over a million square feet of mixed-use office, retail, garage, and hospitality assets. The company seeks to create meaningful connections to the surrounding urban fabric through high-quality design and the carefully curated use of its properties while also providing first-class management services to its tenants. All acquisitions and developments are grounded in the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, excellence in design and historic preservation, and the activation of publicly accessible spaces as well as the exploration of new technologies. East Brown Cow strives to push the limits of what is done conventionally in the field of urban real estate. For more information visit www.eastbrowncow.com.

 

About Malone Commercial Brokers.

Malone Commercial Brokers is a top commercial real estate firm based in Portland, Maine. Serving owners, tenants, and investors throughout the state since 1983, established relationships and market expertise are among the many reasons Malone Commercial Brokers is a recognized leader in the Maine real estate market. Learn more at www.malonecb.com.

 

The Latest Legislation Positive for Maine Growth: Highlights from MEREDA Report

The latest state legislative session has adjourned, and MEREDA has shared a recap of the enacted legislation that impacts our industry and the Maine economy. Read on to learn more about these bills and tax credits that will directly affect not only economic growth in Maine, but the ability to retain and attract a skilled workforce in the area. Developers take note - now is the time to invest in Maine!     

See below for an excerpt taken directly from the MEREDA report. Click HERE to access full report.

 

Enacted Legislation Supported or Closely Monitored by MEREDA:

5-year Extension of Historic Tax Credit to 2030

LD 201, Public Law 2021, Chapter 671. The sunset date for the Maine Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (MHRTC) has been extended from 2025 to 2030 thanks to legislation proposed by and supported by a coalition of smart growth and preservation advocates including: MEREDA, GrowSmart Maine, Greater Portland Landmarks, Maine Downtown Centers, CEI, the Genesis Fund, and Maine Preservation. Additionally, all projects certified by December 31, 2030, can claim the credit in later years even if project construction is not commenced by that date (the sunset date). The extension of the sunset date ensures both the future of this important program and certainty and predictability for the development community.

 

The “Housing Bill” becomes the “Housing Act,” Duplexes Now Permissive in Residential Zones

LD 2003, Public Law 2021, Chapter 672. The “housing bill,” as this new law was known during the legislative process, represents the culmination of a year-long effort by housing advocates to develop a roadmap to accelerate housing construction in Maine. In brief, the law will provide:

 

·     Financial and technical assistance to communities to encourage them to rewrite and modernize their land use codes ($3 million worth of funding available);

·     The allowance of up to 2 dwelling units and an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on all property zoned for residential use in the State of Maine (limited by local dimensional standards, etc.); and

·     The allowance of up to 4 dwelling units on property located within a designated growth zone identified in a comprehensive plan or, if the town does not have zoning, if that property is serviced by public sewer and water (limited by local dimensional standards, etc.).


Resolve to Consider Regional Solutions to Housing Crisis

LD 1240, Resolve 2021, Chapter 184. This resolve will form a study to address regional approaches to housing solutions. This resolve will build on the work done by the Housing Commission and enacted in the Housing Act. The study will focus on regional solutions to accelerating housing growth and reducing burdens to development.

 

Redevelopment Land Bank to Empower Municipalities to Get Blighted Properties Back on the Tax Roles, Create Opportunities for Development

LD 1694, Public Law 2021, Chapter 664. This new law will establish a redevelopment land bank authority. This bill is modeled after a Sanford land bank program, and will establish a state fund to allow towns to purchase and clean up parcels of blighted or contaminated land for the purposes of redevelopment. The program is intended to empower municipalities to take a tailored approach to lot clean-up in their communities. Depending on the needs of the town and the clean-up needs on the site, the State’s new Land Bank entity will work with municipalities to find the right solution to achieve their goals.

  

Sales Tax Exemption Extended to Nonprofit Housing Entities that Service 120% of AMI, Up from 80%

LD 1732, Public Law 2021, Chapter 695. This new law expands the sales tax exemption for nonprofit housing developments. This bill would allow nonprofit housing organizations to exempt purchases from sales tax if the organization serves populations at 120% of AMI or lower, previously capped at 80% of AMI or lower. This change to the law will allow more Maine nonprofit housing organizations to service more Mainers.

For more information, go to www.mereda.org.

Gorham Industrial Park Offers Development for Commercial and Industrial Uses


With land parcels ranging from 3.4 ±AC to 93.9± AC, the town of Gorham owned parcels are adjacent to the existing Gorham Industrial Park. Five lots are available:

• Lot A (52.5 AC): $2,775,000
• Lot B (41.4 AC): $2,200,000
• Lot 2 (4.5 AC): $450,000
• Lot 3 (6 AC): $500,000
• Lot 4 (3.4 AC): $500,000

Learn more from the Portland Press Herald HERE and view the full listing HERE.

Contact Mike Anderson for more information on this property at mike@malonecb.com.


Historic Herbert Hotel in Kingfield Sells to Sugarloaf for Employee Housing

Sugarloaf ski resort has purchased the Herbert Grand Hotel in Kingfield to help expand housing options for employees, who have been squeezed by a costly, short-supplied market of homes near the Carrabassett Valley mountain. (Courtesy Jessica Hall/MaineBiz)

John Doyon, Jennifer Small, Joe Malone of Malone Commercial Brokers brokered the transaction. Read the full report from MaineBiz HERE.

Time & Temp Sign to Feature MCB Fundraising Campaign

[PORTLAND, MAINE | April 13, 2022] Malone Commercial Brokers is pleased to announce they will be taking over the iconic “Call Joe” Time and Temperature sign from May 2nd through May 4th. Watch for the acronym “MCB 4ME” decorating the Portland skyline.

This abbreviation, short for “Malone Commercial Brokers for Maine,” is a fundraising effort to support Maine students. The sign campaign coincides with the sold-out annual MEREDA Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser event on May 5th, where MCB is a yearly participant.

According to Molly McGuire, Ops Manager/Designated Broker at MCB, “The idea came about at the 100+ Women Who Care annual fundraiser auction, when I won the bid for three days on the Time and Temp sign, I thought it would be a great opportunity for MCB to expand even further on MEREDA’s Strikes for Scholars Campaign.”

Malone Commercial Brokers (MCB) is asking locals who see the MCB 4ME message on the sign from May 2-4, 2022 to snap a photo of it and post it on their social media accounts with the hashtag #MCB4ME. For each tag and share, MCB will donate to the ACE Mentor Program of Maine and AGC Maine Education Foundation. “We encourage people to have fun with these posts. We’d love to see selfies, puppy pix and sunsets with the MCB 4ME sign,” says Susie Pollard, Marketing Specialist at MCB. The top shares and posts with the hashtag #MCB4ME will be featured on MCB social media and website. For more details on the program and donation opportunities, go to www.malonecb.com.

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For more about the ACE Mentor Program of Maine, go to www.acementor.org and AGC Maine Education Foundation at www.agcmaine.org. Details on Mereda’s Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser are at www.mereda.org. For information on 100+ Women Who Care go to www.100womenwhocaresouthernmaine.com

Malone Commercial Brokers is a top commercial real estate firm based in Portland, Maine. Serving owners, tenants, and investors throughout the state since 1983, established relationships and market expertise are among the many reasons Malone Commercial Brokers is a recognized leader in the Maine real estate market.

Freeport Revitalization Means More Residences and Development Downtown

In the latest news from the Portland Press Herald, Freeport is “in the process of reinventing itself.” This transformation is projected to revitalize downtown Freeport from a premier tourist destination to a thriving community center where a growing number of locals live, work, socialize, and shop.

Russell Preston of Boston urban design firm, Principle Group, is working with town officials on the plan for town center. According to Preston, Freeport Village Station will be the epicenter for the development of the downtown community.

Mark Malone of Malone Commercial Brokers is representing the sale of a portfolio of five buildings and two lots in the heart of this downtown district. The permitted use of these projects ranges from office, public or private school, multiple family dwelling, restaurant, or day care facility to parking lot or structure. Now is the optimal time to invest in the opportunity zone of downtown Freeport.

To learn more about the plan for Freeport, read full article from Portland Press Herald by clicking HERE.

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For information about any or all of the Freeport Village Portfolio for sale, please contact Mark Malone at mark@malonecb.com or 207.772.2422.

Click HERE to view listing details for the Freeport Village Portfolio now.

Maine Med Sells Historic Portland Homes Once Used for Hospital Staff Housing

Malone Commercial Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of historic Western Prom portfolio located at 231-227 Western Promenade and 94-98 Chadwick. These historic homes owned by Maine Medical Center were purchased by Quercus Alba LLC/Quercus Rubra LLC.. Joe Malone, Jennifer Small and Mark Malone of Malone Commercial Brokers represented the seller; Alessandra Malone of Waypoint Brokers Collective represented the buyer.

For the full MaineBiz article, click HERE.

Leading Maine Developer Expands Presence in Gorham

Maine Commercial Real Estate

Malone Commercial Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of 12 Bartlett Road, centrally located in the industrial corridor of Gorham, to Northland Enterprises. This industrial project, comprised of 20,600± SF Class A warehouse space that includes office space, an additional 5,000± SF mezzanine and capability of up to 9,600± SF of additional space, is 100% occupied with a long-term janitorial supply tenant. The sale was brokered by Brandon Mitchell and Mark Malone, CCIM, of Malone Commercial Brokers.

When broker Brandon Mitchell learned that the current owners wished to sell the property they occupy, he immediately alerted Northland Enterprises CEO Josh Benthien, who had been looking for the right acquisition opportunity to add to the growing Northland portfolio of commercial investments. Mitchell also had an ongoing relationship with the current owner/tenant, so he felt this would be a mutually beneficial transaction for both parties, “As soon as I heard this project was coming on the market, I made sure they [Northland] were the first to see it. With such a quality tenant and the immaculate condition of the facility, we knew it would go fast. Northland jumped on it and wrote an offer that day.”

According to Benthien, “Northland specializes in build to suits and sale lease backs, with a long-term investment philosophy. When we acquire a building and sign a lease, we do so with the expectation that we’ll be partners with that tenant for ten years or longer. A key to success in these landlord-tenant relationships is open communication, shared values, and a desire to facilitate long term value in both the building and the tenant’s business.” 12 Bartlett Road sold for the listing price of $3.75 million.

 

Another MEREDA Conference for the Books and a Sunny 2022 Retail Forecast by Pete Harrington

On January 20, 2022, Peter Harrington of Malone Commercial Brokers presented “The Greater Portland Retail Forecast for 2022” at the Maine Real Estate and Development Association’s (MEREDA) 2022 Conference. HERE is an overview of his presentation from MaineBiz.

To access Pete’s full presentation, click HERE.