146 N 5th Street • Reading, PA 19601

$438,000 Beds: 0 • Baths:Sq. Feet: 0 • MLS ID: PABK2066238 • Subdivision:School Dist: READING
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. View this listing at: http://ryanbrennerrealtor.com/mls=PABK2066238

Property Features

  • Taxes: $3,831
  • Roof Type: Architectural Shingle,Rubber
  • Exterior: Block,Brick,Brick Front,Cast Iron Plumbing,Combina
  • Parking Notes: Public
  • Special View Info: Courtyard,Street,Other
  • Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.09 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Radiator,Steam
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C,Wall Unit,Window Unit(s),Other
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Units: 5
  • Municipality: READING CITY
  • Lot Description: Interior, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Zero Lot Line, Year Round Access
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 0
  • Topography: City street level main entrance
  • Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Laminate Plank,Partially Carpeted,Vinyl,Other
  • Electric Description: 200+ Amp Service
  • Utilities: Above Ground,Cable TV Available,Electric Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available

School Information

  • High School: READING
  • Middle School: NORTHWEST
  • Elementary School: LAUERS PARK
  • School District: READING
Printed May 09, 2026


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