Six unit investment opportunity in the Hessian Camp section of Reading delivering strong cash flow and long term upside. The property consists of six two bedroom one bath units with multiple updates already completed, offering a stabilized asset with additional value add potential. This offering includes 1601 Mineral Spring Road, 1603 Mineral Spring Road, and 1601 Rear Mineral Spring, which functions as a dedicated off street parking lot with space for approximately twelve vehicles. Ample parking is a key advantage that supports tenant retention and enhances overall asset value. Tenants are responsible for heat, electric, and hot water, helping minimize operating expenses. Owner expenses are limited to water, sewer, and trash. The property features a newer roof, updated mechanical systems, and efficient gas furnaces, contributing to lower maintenance costs and reliable performance. Located in a high demand rental area, this is a turnkey investment with immediate income and future upside. Be sure all parcel IDs are included in any agreement of sale. Opportunities like this are limited, especially with built in parking and strong return potential. This is a strategic addition to any investment portfolio.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$85Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Gantkowski• Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Southeast Reading, located between Penn Street and the Schuylkill River, is a residential and industrial Reading neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and rail-side warehouses. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Penn Street Bridge approach, where corner bodegas, auto shops, and small eateries line the traffic-heavy corridor. Community touchstones include GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, the Santander Performing Arts Center, and the Reading Public Museum. Brick twins and narrow porches set a tight streetscape, while river views open up near the trail. Penn’s Common and nearby ballfields add green breaks between blocks. Transit and civic buildings cluster toward Downtown, keeping the area connected to daily errands and events.
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Market insights
1601 Mineral Spring Rd · $575,000
DAYS ON MARKET
127 days
The average home goes pending in 12 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.7%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$575,000
Median list price in this area is $282,043. (51% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Six 2-bedroom units in the building
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Home design
Detached structure
Above-grade living space (estimated 6,775 finished)
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Brick construction
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Fee simple ownership
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The R-1 Districts preserve and enhance low-density areas composed of one-family detached dwellings on relatively large lots. The R-2 Medium Density District provides a variety of one-family detached, semidetached and attached dwellings. The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Permitted uses
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Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 1601 Mineral Spring Rd
$552,727
$22K under list price of $575K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $230K to $440K.