146 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Mertz & Associates
146 N 5th St,Reading, PA 19601
$438,000
- 4 Beds
- - Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Active
Listed by: sean h moretti
Office: destination realty llc.
MLS#:PABK2067170
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$438,000
About this home
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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1900
- Listing ID #:PABK2067170
- Added:48 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 03, 2026 at 02:32 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Plank, Partially Carpeted, Vinyl
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Natural Gas, Radiator, Steam
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Architectural Shingle, Rubber
- Year built:1900
- Lot area:0.09 Acres
- Lot Features:Interior, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Urban, Zero Lot Line
- Architectural Style:Victorian
- Construction Materials:Brick, Brick Front, Cement Siding, Combination, Concrete, Dryvit, Frame, Masonry, Stone
- Exterior Features:Balcony, Breezeway, Exterior Lighting, Fire Escape, Patio(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar
Schools
- High school:READING SENIOR
- Middle school:NORTHWEST
- Elementary school:LAUERS PARK
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$438,000
- Tax amount:$3,831 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Amenities:100 Amp Service, 120/240V, 200+ Amp Service, Cable TV Available, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Electric Available, Main Entrance Lock, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Smoke Detector
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