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Reading Multifamily Investment Opportunity
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$460,000

357 S 3RD Street, Reading, PA 19602

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - READING, PA

Property Size2,946 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$156.14
Days on Market135

Property Features for 357 S 3RD Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Parking features On Street
Subdivision SOUTHWEST READING
Elementary school district READING
Middle school district READING
High school district READING
Standard status Active
Size 2,946 SF
Lot size 0.05 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 2026

Utilities

Heating system Baseboard, Electric (Heating)

Building Details

Year built 1900
Number of units 4
Building materials Stucco
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Century 21 Gold · Century 21 Real Estate
Listed By: F. Scott Goetz · License #RS110187a
Added: Mar 19 Changed: Jun 29 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 12:06AM
MLS# PABK2069610

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multifamily property in Reading, Pennsylvania, features five units with one to three bedrooms. The property is located across the street from a park and baseball field. According to the listing, all units are in great condition. The tenants are responsible for all utilities except water and sewer. The property has a size of 2946 square feet and sits on a lot of approximately 0.05 acres. The property is intended for use as a residential income property and offers a potential return on investment.

Key Highlights

  • 5‑unit multifamily property with 1–3 bedroom units
  • Tenants pay all utilities except water and sewer
  • Two units currently vacant, described as easily rentable

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 $43.1k $14.64
− Vacancy −$1.6k −$0.56
EGI $41.5k $14.08
− OpEx −$12.4k −$4.23
NOI $29.0k $9.86
2,946 SF · lease $14.64/SF/yr · vacancy 3.80% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$414.9K
$363.0K – $484.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,043 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.31%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$362.7K
$317.3K – $423.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,386 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.52%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$483.6K
$423.2K – $564.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,853 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.36%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Quadplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Garden Center Storage Facility Veterinary Clinic Electrical Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

5
Residential units
60%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,206
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19602, PA

19,782
Population
7,907
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
11%
College-Educated
71%
High-School Grad
2.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,891
Density / Sq Mi
$38,179
Median Household Income
$30,848
Median Earnings
$978
Median Rent
$73,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Five-unit property near park, offering strong investment potential.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 357 S 3RD Street Reading, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $460,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 5‑unit multifamily property with 1–3 bedroom units; Tenants pay all utilities except water and sewer; Two units currently vacant, described as easily rentable
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