Lewiston, ME CORE, one of the largest integrated commercial real estate firms in Northern New England, has completed the sale of 491 Lisbon St. The transaction closed for $1.1 million. Lisbon St. Leasing, LLC was the seller, and 491 Lisbon St. Associates, LLC (Skelton Taintor & Abbott) was the buyer.

The building at 491 Lisbon St. encompasses 18,000 s/f of Class A office space and was vacant when it was sold. Skelton Taintor & Abbott is one of the largest law firms in the area – it was first founded in 1853. The firm currently rents space in the building adjacent to the property. They plan to move the firm’s headquarters to 491 Lisbon St. after they complete extensive interior renovations.

Josh Soley and Charlie Hippler of CORE brokered the transaction. The sale has been several months in the making. CORE had initially brokered the sale of 491 Lisbon St. to Lisbon St. Leasing, LLC in 2024. CORE managed the lease listing and Skelton Taintor & Abbott approached CORE with an interest in leasing the space. As conversations progressed, the law firm decided to purchase the building and transform it into a state-of-the-art office space.

“It’s been a pleasure to work with Skelton Taintor & Abbott,” said Soley. “This is a prime site and the perfect location for one of Lewiston’s most important law firms. It offers Skelton Taintor & Abbott a chance to expand and further build on its storied, 172-year history in Lewiston.”