$10,000

closing credit¹

401 Walnut St Reading, PA 19601

$1,250,000
11,000 sqft
0.1 acres
$114 / sqft
House

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

Home typeOther
HeatingOther
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
Size11,000 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.11 Acres
Year built1880
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PABK2051414

Summary

  • MLS Number: PABK2051414
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Pagoda Realty
  • Office Phone: (610) 985-7700
  • Office Email: crstringer@msn.com
  • Listing Agent: John H Gantkowski Jr.

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
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

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $21,071. Most Reading, PA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

64%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
0%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
31%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

22%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
30%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • UFCUFC
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Burger KingBurger King
  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza
  • PopeyesPopeyes

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • PontiacPontiac
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 401 Walnut St

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.

Over 40 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Reading, PA. In the same period over 46 listings were sold below the listed price and 23 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Reading, PA between December and January 2025 decreased by 9.2%. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $250,083, while the average time on the real estate market was 23 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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