409 Walnut St Reading, PA 19601
Reading City Center NeighborhoodEstimated payment $5,759/month
Highlights
- 0.1 Acre Lot
- Brick or Stone Mason
- Heating Available
About This Home
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.
Property Details
Home Type
- Apartment
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,356
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Home Design
- Brick or Stone Mason
Interior Spaces
- 10,350 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
Additional Features
- 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
- Heating Available
Community Details
Overview
- 9 Units
Building Details
- Electric Expense $1,000
- Gardener Expense $762
- Insurance Expense $4,972
- Maintenance Expense $3,405
- Professional Management Expense $8,085
- Water Sewer Expense $7,200
- Operating Expense $30,671
- Gross Income $113,535
- Net Operating Income $82,864
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 07/09/26 | Price Changed | $995,000 | -9.1% | $96 / Sq Ft |
| 06/24/2026 06/24/26 | For Sale | $1,095,000 | -- | $106 / Sq Ft |
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
MLS Number: 779632
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- 50 N 4th St
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- 336 N 6th St Unit 1F
- 315 N 6th St Unit 2F
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- 337 Franklin St Unit A
- 337 Franklin St Unit C
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- 230 N 9th St
- 530 N 8th St
- 527 N 8th St Unit 1st Floor
- 531 N 8th St Unit 2R
- 217 S 4th St Unit 2
- 215 S 5th St
- 235 Pearl St
- 111 S 8th St Unit 3
- 828 Madison Ave Unit Apartment 2
- 306 S 5th St Unit 2R
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