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    142 4th St, Reading, PA 19602-1612

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    • Auto shops
    • 3,840 SF
    • 0.17 lot acres
    Off-Market
    Last Sale Apr 20, 2021
    $185,900
    Property ID
    US73-2603184
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    • Auto shops

    Property Details for 142 4th St

    Year built
    1930
    Lot size
    0.17 lot acres
    Property type
    Auto shops
    APN
    5306-26-79-1290
    APU
    530626791290

    Description

    This 3,840-square-foot manufacturing building at 142 South 4th Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, presents a unique investment opportunity. Built in 1930, this property sits on a 0.17-acre lot (APN 5306-26-79-1290) and is zoned R-3. The building features 18-foot ceilings, a 13' x 18' overhead door, and 220-volt electric service. A significant advantage is the large, fenced-in parking lot. The property includes two commercial air compressors and benefits from public water, sewer, and natural gas. Currently operating as a mechanics shop, this use is considered a non-conforming use within the R-3 zoning district. The asking price is $299,900, translating to $78.10 per square foot. This property offers substantial potential for various industrial uses. The building's robust infrastructure, including air compressor lines, makes it well-suited for a range of manufacturing or industrial applications. The convenient location in Reading, Pennsylvania, and the ample parking add to its appeal. Serious inquiries are encouraged.

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    City
    Reading
    County
    Berks
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.9303
    Latitude
    40.3326
    CBSA code
    39740
    CBSA name
    READING, PA METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA

    Property Tax & Assessments

    Tax date
    Tax Amount
    Assessed Land Value
    Assessed Improvement Value
    Total Assessed Value
    Applied Tax Rate
    Land Market Value
    Improvement Market Value
    Total Market Value
    2024
    $990
    $23,000
    $14,400
    $37,400
    -
    $23,000
    $14,400
    $37,400

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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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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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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