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Property Description
INVESTORS! Can you say Air BNB? HUGE housing demands make this a very appealing property. Traveling nurses, professors, residents, college visitors and more all look for housing in this location. Boarding or rooming house? 14 ROOMS, 6 BATHROOMS, 3 KITCHENS and 4 working fireplaces! It is .41 acres. Near Bates College and hospitals. Professionals have stayed here for over 20 years when it operated as a very successful Bed & Breakfast, 'The Farnham House' from 1982 until 2004. Since then, it was used for a business. Incredible details from the original cabinetry, Terrazzo floors, woodwork, built ins, even down to the iron curtain rods. This property has only changed hands a few times since built in 1922! This century old home was built with fine craftsmanship as many along Main St were. Lots of potential to make more units. A beautiful sunporch, rear porch and huge deck off the second floor. A large tree lined yard for an amazing outdoor space. A garage under the house that can fit two smaller cars tandem. Hardwood floors throughout home, even under carpets. The third floor is set up as an apartment. Second floor also has an apartment, it could be used as a one or three bedroom or adapt to have two apartments on that floor. This is a great property for your business and have rental income. Original lighting yet updated electrical. If you love history and antiques, the seller is willing to leave some original 100 yr old treasures from Mr Farnham. The dining room furniture, Empire 1929, and his desk still sits at the top of the 3rd floor. Many upgrades such as windows, vinyl siding, roof, sheetrock, electrical, new boiler, deck, fiberoptic cable in every room! Plenty of parking if you choose to operate a business. City approval for many uses. Think day spa, salon, boutique, antique shop, etc. Drs, lawyers, offices. Opportunities like this are rare with a high traffic count. so come have a look soon! City says many uses allowed, call to verify for your specific needs
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 520 Main St
General
- Price: $599,900
- Taxes: $6,147 (2027)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MREIS
- MLS ID: 1681781
- Updated: 9/23/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Bed & Breakfast, Office Building, Commercial, Retail,
Interior
- Interior Features: Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Other, Hardwood
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable, Internet Access Available
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Garage, Off Street
Location
- County: Androscoggin
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Oil, Radiator
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Walk-Out Access, Full
- Roof: Membrane, Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 5,788
- Year Built: 1922
- Other Struct. Feat.: Security System
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 17,859.6
- Zoning: NCB
- Lot Description: Bus Line, Near Shopping
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,147
- Tax Year: 2027
Disclosures and Reports
- Lot Number: 88
Listed by Meservier & Associates (207) 784-2525
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Schools
Schools serving 520 Main St
School District:Lewiston
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School 601 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 | PK-6 | 1.3 mi |
Lewiston Middle School 75 Central Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240 | 7-8 | 0.6 mi |
Lewiston High School 156 East Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 520 Main St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/23/2026
Listed
$599,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 520 Main St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,900
3%
$180,000
—
2024
$5,719
6%
$180,000
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2023
$5,400
5%
$180,000
—
2022
$5,130
1%
$180,000
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2021
$5,087
-1%
$180,000
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2020
$5,161
—
$180,000
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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520 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 (MLS# 1681781) is a Commercial property. 520 Main Street is currently listed for $599,900 and was received on September 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 520 Main Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Lewiston? You can browse all Lewiston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

