#PABK2054900, Jimmy Thelusca, Listing Office: Pagoda Realty
401 Walnut St Reading, PA 19601
Property details
About 401 Walnut St
Prime Commercial Investment Opportunity in Reading City This is a fantastic addition to any investment portfolio! Located in the heart of Reading City, this versatile 3-building corner property offers significant potential. The asset includes 12 residential units, 1 commercial space currently operating as a Bodega, and a spacious storage unit that was previously a Laundromat. Tenants cover electric, heat, and hot water, ensuring strong returns for the owner. The storage unit, once a Laundromat, retains its own separate water meter. The landlord is responsible for water, sewer, property taxes, and trash removal. While the property requires some TLC, it offers great upside potential for the right investor. Showings are available to qualified buyers only, ensuring a smooth and efficient transaction. This property presents a rare combination of residential, commercial, and storage spaces in a prime location—don’t miss out on this exceptional investment opportunity!
Highlights
(PENDING)
Summary
- Basement: Yes
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Other
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $1,250,000
- Price/SqFt: $113
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,053
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: 3rd to walnut
- Year Built: 1880
- Living Area: 11,000 SqFt
- Municipality: Reading City
- Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
- MLS Number: PABK2051414
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
- Office Phone: (484) 450-8771
- Office Email: admin@ironvalleyrealestateofberks.com
- Listing Agent: John H Gantkowski Jr.
- Agent Phone: (610) 780-3024
- Agent Email: realtyjohng@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
May 22, 2018 | Home Sold | $250,000 |
Aug 18, 2010 | Home Sold | $175,000 |
Aug 08, 2006 | Home Sold | $400,000 |
Jul 14, 2004 | Home Sold | $150,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $190,900 | $5,053 |
2023 | $190,900 | $8,345 |
2022 | $190,900 | $8,345 |
2021 | $190,900 | $8,345 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Lauer's Park Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.2 mi
•251 N 2nd St
2
Tyson-Schoener Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.6 mi
•315 S 5th St
4
10th and Penn Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.6 mi
•955 Penn St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $21,071. Typical income of Reading, PA residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 401 Walnut St
The listing price of 401 Walnut St property is $1,250,000.
The property 401 Walnut St is a house located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601.
Sale Pending: 401 Walnut St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 401 Walnut St are: Lauer's Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Tyson-Schoener Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), 10th and Penn Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southern Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Reading Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Governor Mifflin High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,053 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 22, 2018 for $250,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 401 Walnut St has 0 bathroom.
The property 401 Walnut St is 11,000 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 401 Walnut St is 1880.
This home is located at 401 Walnut St in Reading, PA and zip code 19601 in the Northwest Reading neighborhood. This 11,000 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,250,000.
The number of homes for sale in Reading, PA increased by 94.5% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $279,949 and the average listing age was 42 days.