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409 Walnut StreetReading City, PA 19601

Multi-Family · 10,350 Sq. ft. | 0.10 Acres
$1,095,000 Active

409 Walnut Street Overview

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5 days
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Walnut St Commons | 409 Walnut St, Reading, PA Walnut St Commons presents a stabilized 9-unit multifamily investment in the heart of Reading, PA, offering strong in-place cash flow with additional upside through rent optimization. This property has a diversified unit mix and consistent tenant demand. This asset generates a current NOI of $82,864 with a 7.57% cap rate, and offers a clear path to a pro forma NOI of $87,454 (7.99% cap rate) through modest rent increases to market levels. The unit mix consists of (3) studios, (5) one-bedroom units, and (1) two-bedroom unit, with an average rent of approximately $1,046/unit, leaving room for continued growth as units turn. Operational efficiency is a key highlight, with expenses at just ~27% of EGI, supporting strong cash flow and a 1.39+ DSCR, making this an attractive option for both conventional and DSCR financing. Investors will benefit from steady rental demand in a dense, renter-populated area, along with favorable long-term fundamentals, including projected rent growth and improving cash flow over time. Projections indicate increasing returns, with cash-on-cash returns exceeding 10% in the near term and continued growth thereafter. Investment highlights 7.57% Cap Rate (Current) 7.99% Cap Rate (Pro Forma) 8.45% Cash on Cash (Current) 10.13% Cash on Cash (Pro Forma) 9 unit multifamily property Fee Simple ownership Value add opportunity with below market rents Strong demographics in Reading, PA Laundry income projected - Units were just installed

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409 Walnut Street Facts & Features

  • Type Multi-Family
  • Sq. ft. 10,350
  • Price/Sq.ft. $106
  • Lot 0.10 Acres

Details

General

School Information

  • School District: Reading

Income/Expenses

  • Electric Expense: 1000.0
  • Insurance Expense: 4972.0
  • Maintenance Expense: 3405.0
  • Net Operating Income: 82864.0
  • Operating Expense: 30671.0
  • Water Sewer Expense: 7200.0

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1890

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Berks
  • MLS Area Major: Reading
  • Postal City: Reading City
  • Subdivision Name: Not in Development

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3356.0
  • Tax Assessed Value: 72700

General Information

  • Parcel Number: 07-5307-74-71-4427
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Senior Community: false
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Zoning: Commercial

Interior

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Total: 0

General Information

  • Living Area: 10350.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3

Exterior

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 4356.0
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4356.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Water Source: Public

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Construction Materials: Brick

General Information

  • Number Of Units Total: 9
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Unit Information

Unit 1 Details

  • Beds Total: 0
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Description: Studio Apartment

Unit 2 Details

  • Beds Total: 0
  • Baths Total: 1

Unit 3 Details

  • Beds Total: 0
  • Baths Total: 1

Unit 4 Details

  • Beds Total: 1
  • Baths Total: 1

Unit 5 Details

  • Beds Total: 1
  • Baths Total: 1

Unit 6 Details

  • Beds Total: 1
  • Baths Total: 1

Unit 7 Details

  • Beds Total: 1
  • Baths Total: 1

Unit 8 Details

  • Beds Total: 1
  • Baths Total: 1

Unit 9 Details

  • Beds Total: 2
  • Baths Total: 1

409 Walnut Street Neighborhood

Community

19601 (READING) Demographics

31
Median Age
8,518
Population Density (per sq. mile)
15%
College Educated
$32,430
Estimated Median Income
4,415
Estimated Total Home Owners
7,365
Estimated Total Renters
37% / 63%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

409 Walnut Street Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

409 Walnut Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$217,761
Average List Price
$135
Average Price per Square Foot
14
Properties Sold
49
Average Days on Market
60
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

409 Walnut Street History

Date Event Value Agent
6/25/2026Source: Greater Lehigh Valley MLS Added to Database
June 25, 2026