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    2101 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19605

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    Two buildings with 80% occupancy in Reading, PA.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    64,000 SF
    Added:
    Apr 1, 2026
    Days on Market:
    67
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 1 at 11:39 am

    Property Features for 2101 Centre Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    64,000 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1945

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    Listing Contact
    Kevin Wolfe

    Listing agent Kevin Wolfe

    Listing office NAI Keystone Commercial & Industrial, LLC

    Listing date Apr 1, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Strong Income‑Generating Opportunity: Benefit from an 80% occupancy rate with a new lease in place for 14,500 sf.
    • Versatile C‑3 Zoning: Allows for various commercial and retail uses.
    • Two Free‑Standing Buildings: Totaling 64,000 sf of rentable space.
    • Strategic Location: High visibility with 12,500 vehicles per day (VPD) on Centre Ave in the Reading area.
    • Significant Infrastructure: Includes a 500KV transformer servicing the site.
    • Established Tenant: 50,000 sf building currently leased by an academic user (Berks County Intermediate Unit).

    Overview

    Located at 2101 Centre Ave, Reading, PA, this commercial property features two free-standing buildings suitable for retail, office, or academic use. Constructed in 1945, the property is zoned C-3, which allows for various commercial and retail uses. The site benefits from an 80% occupancy rate, presenting a solid income-generating opportunity. One building has 50,000 square feet and is currently leased by an academic user. The property has a 500KV transformer. The location in the Reading area benefits from 12,500 vehicles per day. The total rentable space is 64,000 square feet. There is road frontage on Centre Ave. A new lease is in place for a 14,500 square foot space.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Fromm - Electric Supply ... Building Supply U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer Car Rental Facility BCIU Learning Center ... Training Center Cash2Bitcoin Bitcoin ATM Atm

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Reading
    County
    Berks
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.9315453
    Latitude
    40.3681057

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Two buildings with 80% occupancy in Reading, PA.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 2101 Centre Ave Reading, PA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Strong Income‑Generating Opportunity: Benefit from an 80% occupancy rate with a new lease in place for 14,500 sf.; Versatile C‑3 Zoning: Allows for various commercial and retail uses.; Two Free‑Standing Buildings: Totaling 64,000 sf of rentable space.
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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
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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
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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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