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    505 Penn St Reading, PA 19601

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    For Sale
    $1,900,000

    Landmark office building in Reading's downtown business district.

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    28,750 SF
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    131
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 29 at 10:54 pm

    Property Features for 505 Penn St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    28,750 SF
    Property subtype
    Office

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1900

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    Listing Contact
    John Buccinno, SIOR CCIM

    Listing agent John Buccinno, SIOR CCIM

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    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    Overview

    Historic Office Building For Sale

    The Stichter Hardware Building, located at 505 Penn St in Reading, PA, is available for sale. Rebuilt in 1909, this historic office building is situated in the newly formed CRIZ district. The property is located in the center of Reading's growing business district, near the Santander Arena, Performing Arts Center, Berks County Services Center, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, and the Doubletree Hotel. The Alvernia University College Towne Campus is also nearby. The building provides surface lot parking spaces and a large attached garage, with several public parking garages and surface lots in close proximity. The property is nearly 85% occupied. The building offers updated systems, utilities, and finishes, with turn-of-the-century architectural features. The property size is 28,750 square feet. This property is suitable for an owner-occupant or an investor.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Liberty Environmental Inc Asbestos Testing Service Recovery Coaching Services, ... Medical Clinic Diversified Family Interventions Counselor Mrs. Pamela Spellman Counselor Capstone Commercial Real Estate Agency

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Reading
    County
    Berks
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.9274
    Latitude
    40.3358

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Landmark office building in Reading's downtown business district.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 505 Penn St Reading, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,900,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Located in the Reading CRIZ district.; Historic landmark building (Stichter Hardware Building) rebuilt in 1909.; Ample parking with a **large attached garage and surface lot.**
    (610) 370-8508
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    John Buccinno, SIOR CCIM
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

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

    Components

    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

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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