146 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601

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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.)

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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