Now offered at $895,000, Walnut St Commons presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a stabilized 9-unit multifamily investment in the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania. Following a strategic price adjustment, the property now delivers one of the most compelling combinations of cash flow, operational efficiency, and value currently available in the market. With strong in-place income, a diversified unit mix, and continued rental upside, Walnut St Commons is well positioned for seasoned investors, portfolio expansion, or a 1031 exchange. The property currently generates approximately $82,864 in Net Operating Income, producing an impressive 9.26% capitalization rate at the new asking price. Through continued rent optimization and natural lease turnover, projected Net Operating Income increases to approximately $87,454, resulting in an outstanding 9.77% pro forma capitalization rate. These performance metrics position the asset among the stronger stabilized multifamily investment opportunities currently available in the region. The building consists of three studio apartments, five one-bedroom apartments, and one two-bedroom apartment, providing diversified rental income and reducing reliance on any single unit type. Current average rents remain below market in several apartments, offering investors a clear and achievable value-add opportunity without significant capital improvements. Combined with historically strong occupancy, efficient operating expenses, and consistent cash flow, Walnut St Commons offers immediate returns while preserving meaningful upside for future ownership. Whether you're seeking dependable passive income, expanding an existing multifamily portfolio, or completing a 1031 exchange, Walnut St Commons delivers an attractive balance of stability, cash flow, and long-term appreciation potential at a price point that is difficult to replicate in today's market.
CondoProperty Type
1890Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$86Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Frank Renaldi• The Real Estate Firm&PropMngmt
Center City, located between the Schuylkill River and Penn Street, is a historic and civic Reading neighborhood with a courthouse core and a market-street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Penn Street near 5th Street, where storefronts, murals, and sidewalk cafés frame the main downtown promenade. Landmark brick commercial blocks and older rowhouses sit beside mid-century civic buildings, giving the streetscape a layered, working downtown feel. The Santander Performing Arts Center anchors the cultural calendar with concerts and touring shows. Reading Public Museum and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts add galleries, studios, and hands-on exhibits to the mix. City Park’s paths and trees provide a green counterpoint to the dense blocks.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Nine units in the building
Bedrooms
One 2-bedroom unit
Eight 1-bedroom units
One studio unit
Bathrooms
All units have one bathroom
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Exterior features
Commercially zoned lot
Lot listed as public records
Home design
Three-story building
Brick construction
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Operating expenses reported at $30,671
Maintenance expense reported at $3,405
Professional management expense reported at $8,085
Water/sewer expense reported at $7,200
Electric expense reported at $1,000
Insurance expense reported at $4,972
Unit rents range from $925 to $1,300 (individual unit rents listed between $925 and $1,300)
Electricity and solar
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