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Mixed-Use Live-Work Building

2212 PERKIOMEN Avenue Reading, PA 19606

2212 PERKIOMEN Avenue, Reading, PA, 19606
$259,900
For Sale
$259,900

MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - READING, PA

Property Size1,800 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Price / SF$144.39
Days on Market47

Property Features for 2212 PERKIOMEN Avenue

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
On Street
Interior features
Bathroom - Tub Shower, Cedar Closet(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Store/Office
Appliances
Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, WaterHeater
Standard status
Active
Size
1,800 SF
Lot size
0.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
4299

Utilities

Heating system
Hot Water(Heating)
Cooling system
Wall Unit(s)

Building Details

Year built
1920
Number of units
2
Building materials
Vinyl Siding
Architectural style
Colonial
Listing Agency Godfrey Properties
228 Neiffer Road, Schwenksville, PA
Listed by Donna M Godfrey · License #RM422969
Added: Jun 2 Checked: Jul 18 at 3:06 am
MLS# PABK2072992 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use live-work building features finished commercial space on the lower level and a spacious two-bedroom apartment above. The property is a solid brick twin and includes a private, secluded “Zen” garden retreat in the rear, along with an emergency exit serving the residential unit. The apartment offers a full kitchen with electric cooking, a full bathroom with a tub/shower combination, and bedrooms on the second and third floors. Cooling is provided by window air-conditioning units. Heating is served by an upgraded natural gas system, and there is electric hot water, along with ample electrical service.

The property is located at 2212 Perkiomen Avenue in Reading, Pennsylvania, along a highly traveled stretch of Route 422, providing visibility and traffic exposure while maintaining a neighborhood feel.

Showings can be scheduled, with existing business/classes continuing during the following times: Sunday 3:30–5:30 p.m., Tuesday 6:00–8:00 p.m., and Thursday 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Key Highlights

  • Affordable mixed‑use brick twin with finished commercial space on the first level and a two‑bedroom apartment above
  • Colonial‑style home built in 1920 with basement and rear “Zen” garden retreat
  • Two‑bedroom apartment includes eat‑in kitchen with electric cooking and full bath with tub/shower combination

Local Financial Insights For Retail

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 $27.2k $15.12
− Vacancy −$1.1k −$0.64
EGI $26.1k $14.48
− OpEx −$7.8k −$4.35
NOI $18.3k $10.14
1,800 SF · lease $15.12/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$260.7K
$228.1K – $304.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,251 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.02%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$254.6K
$222.8K – $297.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,820 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.86%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$295.5K
$258.6K – $344.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,684 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Mt. Penn Kung ... Gym & Fitness Center

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Bakery Building Supply (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Finished commercial space with a spacious two-bedroom apartment above inside a solid brick twin.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 2212 PERKIOMEN Avenue Reading, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $259,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Affordable mixed‑use brick twin with finished commercial space on the first level and a two‑bedroom apartment above; Colonial‑style home built in 1920 with basement and rear “Zen” garden retreat; Two‑bedroom apartment includes eat‑in kitchen with electric cooking and full bath with tub/shower combination
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