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    535 Canal St Reading, PA 19602

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    Historic Restaurant, Event Space, Liquor License

    Property size:
    93,968 SF

    Property Features for 535 Canal St

    General Information

    Property type
    Restaurants
    Square Feet
    93,968 SF
    Class
    C
    Lot Size
    37,897 SF

    Building Details

    Year Built/Renovated
    1905/2019
    Buildings
    1
    Stories
    5
    Units
    1

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    Listing Contact
    Steve Willems
    Steve Willems

    Listing Agency: NAI Keystone Commercial & Industrial, LLC Listing Agent: Steve Willems

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    This exceptional turn-key restaurant and event space, located at 535 Canal St in Reading, Pennsylvania, is being offered for sale for the first time. The property, condominium unit #3, encompasses 12,703 square feet of net rentable space, distributed across a main floor (11,409 sq ft) and a basement (1,294 sq ft). Built in 1905 and renovated in 2019, this Class C property boasts a prime location within the RR - Riverfront Redevelopment Overlay District, situated on a 0.87-acre lot (APN: 15-3064-28-86-3606). The five-story building offers seating for 250+ patrons and is well-established, with a strong reputation for hosting events, weddings, and meetings. An expertly equipped kitchen and an "R"-Liquor License are included in the sale price of $950,000 ($10.11/sq ft). The property is immediately available. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, established business in a desirable location. The total building square footage is 93,968 sq ft.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial real estate

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Reading
    County
    Berks
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.9264298
    Latitude
    40.3255051

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - Historic Restaurant, Event Space, Liquor License
    Where is this restaurant located?
    The property is located at 535 Canal St Reading, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $950,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Condominium Unit #3: 12,703 SF (11,409 SF main floor + 1,294 SF basement).; Turnkey pub, restaurant, and event space.; Immediately available.
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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.

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    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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