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Historic Two-Story Office Building
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59 N 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601

Two-story masonry building with terrazzo flooring and marble accents, built in 1938, offered for sale with USPS as a retail tenant.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market124

Property Features for 59 N 5th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Office

Building Details

Year Built 1938
Stories 2
Listing Agency: NAI Keystone Commercial & Industrial, LLC
Listed By: John Buccinno · License #AB066056
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Jul 20 at 5:14PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1938, this historic two-story masonry building is offered for sale with USPS as a retail tenant. Interior highlights include terrazzo flooring and marble accents.

The property is located at 59 N. 5th Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, and has served the City of Reading for more than 81 years.

This offering presents a straightforward owner-occupied or investment structure with an existing retail tenant in place, along with the potential eligibility for historic tax incentives as referenced in the public remarks.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑story masonry building built in 1938, served the City of Reading for over 81 years
  • Interior features include terrazzo flooring and marble accents
  • For‑sale opportunity with the USPS as a retail tenant

Property Analytics

Current Use

United States Postal ... Post Office Alpha Media Empire Advertising Agency

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Electrical Service Skin Care Clinic Garden Center Veterinary Clinic

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,825
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19601, PA

35,477
Population
14,024
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
73%
High-School Grad
3.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,336
Density / Sq Mi
$41,133
Median Household Income
$30,433
Median Earnings
$986
Median Rent
$110,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region

13.1% 2019
15.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.1% 2022
20.2% 2023
20.9% 2024
19.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Two-story masonry building with terrazzo flooring and marble accents, built in 1938, offered for sale with USPS as a retail tenant.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 59 N 5th Street Reading, PA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑story masonry building built in 1938, served the City of Reading for over 81 years; Interior features include terrazzo flooring and marble accents; For‑sale opportunity with the USPS as a retail tenant
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