146 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601

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Sold Price
$405,000
List Price
$438,000
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
85
Closing Date
Apr 29, 2026
MLS#
PABK2066238
Subtype
Commercial Sale
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
3,920
Acres
0.09
Subdivision
None Available
MLS Area Major
Reading City (10201)

Property Description

Mixed-Use Investment Property – 146 N 5th St, Reading, PA This five-unit mixed-use building is located at 146 N 5th Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, within the Callowhill Historic District. Zoned CC – Commercial Core, the property sits in the heart of the downtown corridor and benefits from flexible zoning intended to support dense residential, retail, and service-oriented uses. The building includes four one-bedroom apartments arranged over three upper floors, providing consistent residential income. The ground floor is occupied by an operating beauty salon that has been a tenant for over six years, offering established commercial tenancy at street level. This configuration makes the property well-suited for investors seeking stable mixed-use cash flow in a historic urban setting. CC (Commercial Core) Zoning – Examples of Permitted Uses Apartments and mixed-use buildings with residential above commercial Retail shops and personal service businesses (salon, barber, dry cleaner, etc.) Banks and financial institutions Bakeries and food-related retail (size-limited) Art, craft, and gallery uses Offices, business services, and printing services Civic, cultural, and entertainment uses (theater, performance space) This zoning flexibility, combined with long-term commercial tenancy and multiple residential units, positions the property for both continued operation and future redevelopment potential.

Additional Information

Taxes
$3,831
Zoning
CC
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Laminate, Partially Carpeted, Vinyl, Other
Heating
Radiator(s), Steam
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Wall Units, Window/Wall, Other
Roof
Architectural, Rubber
Foundation
Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Slab, Stone
Parking Features
Public
School District
Reading
Elementary School
Lauers Park
Middle School
Northwest
High School
Reading
View
Courtyard, Street, Other

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Listing courtesy of Destination Realty LLC. Contact:

Selling Office: Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks.