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Turn-Key Investment Property in Reading

197 Old Friedensburg Road Reading, PA 19606

197 Old Friedensburg Road, Reading, PA, 19606
$279,900
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$279,900

Fully leased duplex in Exeter School District with immediate cash flow.

Property Size1,680 SF
Price / SF$166.61
AddedMay 21
Days on Market56
Last RefreshMay 27 at 12:54 pm

Property Features for 197 Old Friedensburg Road

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,680 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family / Fee Simple

Building Details

Year Built
1950

Listing office Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Listing date May 21, 2026

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This is a fully-leased, two-unit property, offering an investment opportunity in the Exeter School District. Each unit features two bedrooms and one bathroom. The first-floor apartment has been renovated and includes a custom tile shower, a stackable washer/dryer, new windows, fresh drywall and paint, and an eat-in kitchen and family room. This unit is currently rented for $1,400 per month, with the owner covering the electric bill. The second-floor unit is occupied by a long-term tenant who pays $1,200 per month plus utilities. The owner is responsible for the sewer, which averages $100-$120 per month. The well water is treated with a UV light filtration system. Both tenants are currently on a month-to-month lease. The property generates a gross annual income of $31,200. The property size is 1680 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Turn‑key investment property with immediate cash flow.
  • Located in the desirable Exeter School District.
  • Fully leased 2‑unit property with $31,200 gross annual income.

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $24.6k $14.64
− Vacancy −$935 −$0.56
EGI $23.7k $14.08
− OpEx −$7.1k −$4.23
NOI $16.6k $9.86
1,680 SF · lease $14.64/SF/yr · vacancy 3.80% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$236.6K
$207.0K – $276.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,562 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.92%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$206.8K
$181.0K – $241.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $14,476 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.17%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$275.8K
$241.3K – $321.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,305 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.90%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Electrical Service Nail Salon Big Box & Wholesale Store Spa & Massage Center Storage Facility Furniture & Home Goods

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Fully leased duplex in Exeter School District with immediate cash flow.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 197 Old Friedensburg Road Reading, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $279,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turn‑key investment property with immediate cash flow.; Located in the desirable Exeter School District.; Fully leased 2‑unit property with $31,200 gross annual income.
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