146 N 5TH ST, Reading, PA 19601

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

February 7, 2026 at 3:18PM

Listing Office:

Destination Realty LLC : 6107433310

Listing Agent:

Sean H Moretti : 6107433310

MLS ID:

PABK2067170

Interior

• Basement: Full
• Flooring: CarpetCeramic tileLaminate plankPartially carpetedVinyl
• A/C: None
• Heating: RadiatorSteamNatural Gas
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• General: Exterior LightingFire EscapeSidewalksStreet LightsAbove GradeBelow Grade
• Style: Victorian
• Other Structures: BreezewayBalconyPatio

Construction

• Roofing: Architectural ShingleRubber
• General: BrickBrick FrontCast Iron PlumbingCement SidingCombinationConcreteCopper PlumbingDryvitFrameMasonryMixed PlumbingStoneBrick/Mortar

Location

• Road/Access: 30
• Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
• School District: READING
• County: BERKS-PA

Lot

• Zoning: CC07-5307-75-71-7247
• View: Courtyard

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable tv availableElectric availableNatural gas availablePhone availableSewer availableWater available100 amp service120240 v200 amp service
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: BRIGHT_MAIN
• Exclusions: Tenant fixtures and personal belongings