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    197 Old Friedensburg Road, Reading, PA 19606

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    $279,900

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

    Type:Multi-Family / Fee Simple
    Property size:
    1,680 SF
    Price / SF:
    $166/SF
    Added:
    May 15, 2026
    Days on Market:
    16
    Last Refresh:
    May 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

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    Listing Contact
    Chris Marrella

    Listing agent Chris Marrella License #RS362685

    Listing office Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    Listing date May 15, 2026

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    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.
    • Newly renovated first‑floor unit with modern upgrades.
    • Second‑floor unit has a long‑term tenant, providing income stability.
    • Well water treated with a UV light filtration system.

    Overview

    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.

    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.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Duplexes

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Bar & Pub Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Reading
    County
    Berks
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.83617
    Latitude
    40.360874

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    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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    Real Estate License ID: RS362685
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

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

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    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

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    • 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

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    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

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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