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    540 Court St Reading, PA 19601

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    Well-maintained, renovated office building in Reading's Revitalization Zone.

    Lot size:
    0.11 Acres

    Property Features for 540 Court St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.11 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1874

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    Listing Contact
    Jocelyn Roncase
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    Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listing Agent: Jocelyn Roncase

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    Overview

    Renovated Office Building in Reading

    Located in the newly created Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) of Reading, this well-maintained property is ready for occupancy. The completely renovated building features bright office suites, conference rooms, a luncheon area with an outside patio, and an elevator providing access to the upper levels. The property is suitable for various businesses, including law firms, real estate firms, title companies, and accounting firms. Many of the office suites can be reconfigured to span an entire floor, and unused space can be leased to other businesses. Situated just off the main street, the location offers walking distance to the court house, parking garages, and stores. The lobby features a directory, and a virtual receptionist manages access to the suites. Most suites are appointed with fireplaces (non-working), built-in bookcases, shelving, carpeting, and window blinds. Draperies and office furniture are included, if needed. The property consists of three parcels: 538, 540, and 542 Court St.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Robert T. Ullman Law Firm Forry Ullman Ullman ... Law Firm Johnston Curtis C Law Firm

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Reading
    County
    Berks
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.9264609
    Latitude
    40.3360399

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    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Well-maintained, renovated office building in Reading's Revitalization Zone.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 540 Court St Reading, PA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Located in Reading's newly created Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ).; - **Completely renovated with bright office suites, conference rooms, and luncheon area with an outside patio.**; - Perfect location just off main street, within walking distance of the courthouse, parking garages, and stores.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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