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Sold for $180,000
  • $180,000

    129 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19601

    2beds
    3baths
    1,980sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $219,300 Zestimate®
    $91/sqft
    $1,272 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $219,300

    $208,000 - $230,000

    $1,272/mo

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    What's special

    Downtown City of Reading middle row 2 unit building located in the C-R zoning district, previously used as a commercial office on the main level unit 1 and a residential unit 2 on the 2nd & 3rd floors but its only zoned for ONE commercial unit. There is no permitted residential use unless the owner occupies the entire building as commercial and lives in the 2nd unit. The new owner will have to apply for a zoning change with the city to be able to use it as a commercial and residential building. Unit 1 - 1st fl, 4 rooms comprised of a waiting room and 3 offices, a powder room, gas heat, central air, rear patio, 1 car carport. Occupant pays for electric, hot water, gas heat. Projected rent: $1200 a month. This was the owner's personal business office and is still be operated by family. Unit 2 - 2nd & 3rd fl, 4 rooms, 2 BRS, liv, modern kit, 2 full modern baths, gas cooking, gas or electric hot water, gas F/A heat, walk-in closet. Large 2nd level deck. Occupant pays for electric, hot water, gas heat. This was the owner's personal living unit and has a primary suite with a primary bath and walk-in closet. Projected rent $1600. Total projected income: 33,600. Total expenses: 7792. NOI: 25,808. Cap Rate: 11%. Expenses breakdown: Taxes: 1992. Ins: 1,500. W/S/T/R:1200. Permit: 100, Trash: 500, Electric: 2500. Additional features include 2 gas forced air furnaces, central air for the office, 1 gas water heater, 1 electric water heater, a metal roof, 200 AMP main electric, 2-100 AMP breaker panels, covered carport off street parking for 1 car. Paved parking lot known as 132-134 Cedar Street with parking for up to 12 cars. To be sold as a package deal with 125 N. 8th Street, Reading, PA 19601 - 225k. 132 Cedar Street, Reading, PA 19601 - 20k & 134 Cedar Street, Reading, PA 19601 - 20k. Total package price is $465k. This is an estate sale and is to be sold AS IS.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 29, 2026 at 10:53am

    Listed by:

    Jose Candelaria 610-207-8066,

    RE/MAX Of Reading

    Bought with:

    Jose Candelaria, RS193774L

    RE/MAX Of Reading

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2065510MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
    Features
    • Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,980
    • Total interior livable area: 1,980 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 13
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Detached Carport, Parking Lot
    • Carport spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 3,484 sqft
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 08530784916121
    • Zoning: C-R
    • Special conditions: Probate Listing

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Average
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Above Ground

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Fire Escape
    Location
    • Region: Reading
    • Municipality: READING CITY

    HOA & financial

    Other financial information
    • Total actual rent: 33600

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Income includes: Apartment Rentals
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/23/2026Sold$180,000-20%$91/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABK2065510 Report a problem
    12/12/2025Pending sale$225,000$114/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABK2065510 Report a problem
    11/18/2025Listed for sale$225,000+650%$114/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABK2065510 Report a problem
    6/22/2009Sold$30,000$15/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/14/2008Sold$30,000-60%$15/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,992 +1.5%$44,200
    2024$1,963 +1.6%$44,200
    2023$1,932 $44,200

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19601

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Reading

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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