Exceptional opportunity to own a well-positioned three-unit residential building offering strong investment potential. This multi-unit property provides three separate living spaces, creating an attractive opportunity for an investor seeking rental income and long-term value. The property offers flexibility for a variety of investment strategies, including maintaining it as a fully income-producing asset or utilizing one unit for personal use while generating rental income from the remaining units. With its three-unit configuration and income-producing potential, this property presents an excellent addition to an established or growing real-estate portfolio. A property with considerable potential and an opportunity worth exploring for investors seeking a solid multi-unit asset.
District 8, located between Penn Street and the Schuylkill River, is a historic and civic-minded Reading neighborhood with a courthouse skyline and a grid of brick rowhomes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Penn Square at Penn Street and 5th Street, where cafés, small storefronts, and government buildings set a steady weekday rhythm. The Santander Performing Arts Center anchors the cultural calendar, while GoggleWorks Center for the Arts adds studios and galleries in a former factory setting. Reading Public Museum and its grounds bring a park-like counterpoint to the downtown blocks. Architecture shifts from ornate civic facades to tight residential streets with stoops and corner shops. Trails and river views thread the edges, linking daily errands to open-air breaks.
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Offer insights
1642 Mineral Spring Rd · $349,900
$350K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $350K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 9 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
94.0%
Most homes are selling 6% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full basement
Property in very good condition
Three rental units total (two 1-bedroom units, one 2-bedroom unit)
Two units are month-to-month leases; all three units are currently leased
Bedrooms
Two one-bedroom units
One two-bedroom unit
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Natural gas fuel for heating and hot water
Exterior features
No tidal water on the property
Home design
End of row townhouse style
Fee simple ownership
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Stone construction
Shingle roof
Permanent foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Assessed improvement value reported
Assessed land value reported
Property is not rent-controlled
Existing leases include month-to-month and yearly arrangements
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to 1642 Mineral Spring Rd. This well-maintained 3-unit multi-family building is fully occupied and generating consistent income. With all 3 units rented it's a great opportunity to include to your investment portfolio or to generate rental income from 2 units while living in one. This property has a newer roof that was installed in 2022. Located just steps from Penn Street and minutes from major commuter routes including US-422, this property combines location, stability, and strong rental potential. All three units are large one-bedroom apartments with the potential of generating higher rents. Schedule your showing today.
Public Records
Jul 11, 2024
Sold
$235,000
$93/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK2043562
Jul 5, 2024
Sold
$250,000
$99/sq ft
Jun 3, 2024
Pending
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May 28, 2024
Listed
$239,900
$95/sq ft
+47
OFFER DEADLINE SUNDAY 6PM 6/2/24 Well maintained stone front, three unit, end of row. Same owner for the last 40 years. Newer roof and heating system. Four separate electric services. Low rents and remote management offer much upside to this in demand investment. All the units have large rooms, high ceilings and offer comfort, with plenty of natural light, enhancing demand and occupancy for these units. This could be a great owner occupied investment. Exterior recently painted, newer roof, with attention to maintenance by the owner throughout their ownership.
BRIGHT MLS #PABK271306
Feb 15, 2003
Listing Removed
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Aug 19, 2002
Listed
$76,900
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,899 (+2.4%)
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2025
$2,831 (+1.5%)
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2024
$2,789 (+1.6%)
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2023
$2,745
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2022
$2,745
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2021
$2,745 (+1.0%)
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2020
$2,718
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2019
$2,718
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2018
$2,718 (+0.7%)
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2017
$2,699 (+6.2%)
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2015
$2,541 (+1.2%)
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2014
$2,511
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2013
$2,511 (+6.0%)
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2012
$2,369
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2011
$2,369 (+6.8%)
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
2010
$2,219
$17,500 + $45,300
$62,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,538
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,538
Year built
1905
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Berks County
APN
16531606483962
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
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
14% 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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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19602
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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40
27
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Feb
Mar
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May
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Jul
Aug
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Reading. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1642 Mineral Spring Rd
$339,789
$10K under list price of $350K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $180K to $465K.