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  • Price cut: $100K (7/9)
    $995,000

    409 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601

    7beds
    9baths
    10,350sqft
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    $6,684/mo
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    Multi Family, Apartment
    Built in 1890
    -- sqft lot
    $922,800 Zestimate®
    $96/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Walnut St Commons | 409 Walnut St, Reading, PA Now Offered at $995,000 Walnut St Commons presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a stabilized 9-unit multifamily investment in the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania—now offered below the $1 million threshold, creating one of the most compelling value opportunities currently available in the market. With strong in-place cash flow, diversified unit mix, and continued rental upside, the property delivers the combination of immediate income and long-term appreciation sought by both seasoned investors and 1031 exchange buyers. At the new asking price of $995,000, the asset offers an impressive 8.33% current capitalization rate, increasing to approximately 8.79% on pro forma operations through continued rent optimization. The building’s efficient operation also produces an estimated Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) of approximately 1.52, increasing to roughly 1.61 on pro forma income, providing strong lender appeal and financing flexibility. Using conventional investment financing assumptions, Walnut St Commons is projected to generate approximately a 10.2% current Cash-on-Cash Return, improving to nearly 11.9% as rents are brought to market levels—an exceptional return profile for a stabilized asset of this quality. The property consists of: * (3) Studio Apartments * (5) One-Bedroom Apartments * (1) Two-Bedroom Apartment Current average rents remain below market in several units, providing investors with a clear and achievable value-add strategy without significant renovation costs. Combined with historically strong occupancy and efficient operating expenses, Walnut St Commons represents a rare opportunity to acquire a cash-flowing multifamily asset with both stability and meaningful upside.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Frank J. Renaldi, Jr. 484-788-8682,

    The Real Estate Firm&PropMngmt 484-542-6568

    Source: GLVR,MLS#: 779632MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 7
      • Bathrooms: 9
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • None
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 10,350 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Stories: 3
      Lot
      • Size: 4,356 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 07530774714427
      • Zoning: Commercial
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family, Apartment
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • Year built: 1890

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Not in Development
      Location
      • Region: Reading

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $96/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $72,700
      • Annual tax amount: $3,356
      • Date on market: 6/25/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 55 days

        Estimated market value

        $922,800

        $877,000 - $969,000

        $1,097/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/9/2026Price change$995,000-9.1%$96/sqft
        Source: GLVR #779632 Report a problem
        6/25/2026Listed for sale$1,095,000$106/sqft
        Source: GLVR #779632 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 19601

        Getting around

        90 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

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        • District: Reading

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