505 Penn St Reading, PA 19601
- Office buildings
- 45,030 SF
- 0.24 lot acres
Current Use by Public Records
- Liberty Environmental Inc / Environmental Consultant / Asbestos Testing Service
- Recovery Coaching Services, Inc / Addiction Treatment Center
- Diversified Family Interventions / Counselor
- Mrs. Pamela Spellman / Counselor / Social Worker
- Capstone Commercial / Real Estate Agency
Property Details for 505 Penn St
- Year built
- 1900
- Lot size
- 0.24 lot acres
- Property size
- 45,030 SF
- Property type
- Office buildings
- APN
- 5307-83-70-9470
- APU
- 530783709470
Description
This stunning, four-story, 40,000 square foot Class A office building, originally constructed in 1900 and extensively renovated in 1909, is situated on a 0.24-acre lot in the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania's vibrant downtown. The property, boasting a prominent location near the Santander Arena, Performing Arts Center, and Alvernia University College Towne Campus, offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern functionality. Currently operating at 85% occupancy, generating a NOI of $99,034 and a 4.00% cap rate, this mixed-use building presents an exceptional investment opportunity. The asking price is $2,200,000 ($62.86/sq ft). The building features eight on-site parking spaces, plus ample nearby public parking. Zoned C-C, it's adaptable to various uses including traditional, medical, and creative office spaces. The building benefits from a 200+ amp, 440-volt electrical service. This fee-simple ownership opportunity allows for immediate possession and control, making it ideal for both owner-occupants and investors seeking a strong return on investment in a rapidly developing downtown area. The building's history as the Stichter Hardware Building adds to its unique appeal and potential for branding and marketing opportunities. This is a rare chance to acquire a piece of Reading's rich history and participate in its ongoing revitalization.
Value Estimations
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Comparable approach
- Method
- Estimation
- Statistic Estimate
- $1,742,000
- AI Estimate
- $1,909,000
Market price range: $1.31M - $3.01MMarket price range: $1.30M - $3.26M -
Alternative Use
- Use
- Estimation
- OFFICE BUILDING
- $2,060,000 Current use
- INDUSTRIAL (GENERAL)
- $2,275,000 Change: +11% Conversion: Difficult
- RETAIL STORES
- $2,150,000 Change: +4% Conversion: Moderate
- COMMERCIAL (GENERAL)
- $2,085,000 Change: +1% Conversion: Easy
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Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Reading
- County
- Berks
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Longitude
- -75.9274
- Latitude
- 40.3358
- CBSA code
- 39740
- CBSA name
- READING, PA METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA