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Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family, Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,821 sqft
Price per Sqft $142
MLS Listing ID PABK2061934
Style Traditional
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,821
Year Built 1930
Available Date 2025-08-23
Annual Tax Amount $1,073
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,742 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
This property radiates pride of ownership. The sellers have gone above and beyond, meticulously maintaining and upgrading every corner — from major mechanicals and plumbing to electrical and basement work. The result? A home with true turn-key potential that stands out in today's market.
Step inside and you'll find generous storage space paired with a warm, wood-cabin charm showcased in the closets, doors, and cabinetry — a unique character detail that sets this home apart from anything else you'll find.
Unit 1: A flexible layout offering a living room, dining area (or optional bedroom), kitchen, full bathroom, and two upstairs bedrooms — one with a private balcony.
Unit 2: Spanning the second and third floors, this unit offers a stylish bathroom, kitchen, living room, and two additional bedrooms upstairs.
The crown jewel is the detached garage with electricity — spacious enough for a full-size vehicle and already wired with electric for modern needs. Currently used as storage, a simple door update could easily convert it into a secure retreat for your car, safe from the elements.
From an investment perspective, the numbers are strong. In todays market, rents support up to $1,650/month for a 3-bedroom (depending on Section 8) and approximately $1,350/month for a 2-bedroom in Reading City. Whether you're an investor seeking immediate cash flow or a homeowner ready to offset your mortgage by renting one unit, this property delivers flexibility and financial upside.
Offered as-is, this property combines solid updates, strong rental potential, and unique character — a rare find in Reading. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio or secure a home that pays you back, 617 North Front Street is the kind of opportunity that doesn't come around often.
Location
State PA
County Berks
Area Reading City (10201)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit
Inclusions Items left in basement after closing. Materials, etc...
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Parking Features Oversized, Other, Garage - Rear Entry, Covered Parking
Garage Spaces 1.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage Y
Building
Foundation Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Reading
Others
Tax ID 15-5307-65-53-7760
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Edward Cole
Broker Associate | License ID: PA: AB067617 | DE: RB0020595
Broker Associate License ID: PA: AB067617 | DE: RB0020595