1049 Penn St

3
Baths
6,182 Sq. Ft.
$59 / Sq. Ft.
6,182
Sq. Ft.
$59
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Iconic Landmark Building in the heart of the lively downtown Entertainment district. Located just 3 blocks from the Doubletree Hotel and Santander Arena. This architecturally significant building in the Penn's Common Historic District is adjacent to City Park! The main level- The Restaurant was formally the legendary Dan's fine dining Restaurant and is now Cocinando Joako . Additionally, there are 3 spacious apartments each with a rear sun porch. The apartments offer great light, high ceilings ,...Iconic Landmark Building in the heart of the lively downtown Entertainment district. Located just 3 blocks from the Doubletree Hotel and Santander Arena. This architecturally significant building in the Penn's Common Historic District is adjacent to City Park! The main level- The Restaurant was formally the legendary Dan's fine dining Restaurant and is now Cocinando Joako . Additionally, there are 3 spacious apartments each with a rear sun porch. The apartments offer great light, high ceilings , with amazing architectural detailing. Each apartment is very large and incorporates the entire level of each floor of the building. The building is reminiscent of a commercial building you would expect to see in a metropolitan area of Boston or New York! Live in or allow the apartments to cover your mortgage payment! Hurry this is a once in a life time offering!
  1. Listed by William J Sands • Sands & Company Real Estate
    P: (610)-376-9999 sands@parealestate.com
  2. Listed by Gerald J Pelker • Sands & Company Real Estate
    P: (610)-376-9999 sands@parealestate.com

Property Details for 1049 Penn Street

Tax ID Number
08-5317-77-10-0269
Ownership
Fee Simple
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Other
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Cross Street
11TH
Municipality
READING CITY
LISTING UPDATED: 09/06/2022 04:54 PM

Property Details for 1049 Penn Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PABK2013528
Days on Market5
Taxes$4,371 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

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Building Information for 1049 Penn Street

Stories-Residences4Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF

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Property Information for 1049 Penn Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $101,000
  • County Tax: $773
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $73,700
  • City Town Tax: $1,831
  • Land Assessed Value: $27,300
  • Land Use Code: 4126
  • Historic: Yes
  • Historic Designation ID: PENN'SCOMMON
  • Zoning: MIX USE R-3
  • Tax Lot: 0269
  • School Tax: $1,811
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Owner Pays: Common Area Maintenance, Gas, Heat, Insurance, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Taxes - Real Estate, Water
  • Concessions: No
  • Concession Remarks: none
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Single Room Units Count: 1
  • One Bedroom Units Count: 1
  • Two Bedroom Units Count: 2
  • Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2,Unit 4,Unit 3
  • Units Leased Count: 4
  • Number Of Units Vacant: 0
  • Rent Control: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Type: Unit 1
  • Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
  • Unit Type Lease Type: Yearly
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Half Baths Count: 2
  • Full Baths Count: 0
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Features: Restaurant Space Lower Level- Pays its own Elect, Natural Gas for Hot Water, & Trash, Unit is on a 3 Year Lease with2 years Left
  • Total Rooms: 3
Unit 2
  • Type: Unit 2
  • Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
  • Level: 1
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Full Baths Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4
Unit 3
  • Type: Unit 3
  • Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
  • Level: 2
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Full Baths Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
Unit 4
  • Type: Unit 4
  • Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
  • Level: 3
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Full Baths Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
Financial Information
Expenses
  • Operating Expense: $16,410
Financial Information
  • Gross Income: $43,140
  • Net Operating Income: $26,730
  • Annual Rental Income: $43,140
  • Income Includes: Apartment Rentals, Shop Rentals
  • Cap Rate: 7.86
  • Existing Lease Type: Month to Month, Yearly
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 4
  • Building Units Total: 4
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
  • Parcel ID: 1445989
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.parealestate.com

Property History for 1049 Penn Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 15, 2026

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK2061466

Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2061466

$950,000
Jun 6, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2013528

$366,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/15/2026

Expired

BRIGHT #PABK2061466

08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2061466

$950,000
06/06/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2013528

$366,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1049 Penn Street

Taxable ValueLand$27,300Additions$73,700Total$101,000
Tax Record2026$2,851 ($238 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt6,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,520 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1900CountyBERKSAPN08531777100269

Schools near 1049 Penn Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tenth & Penn El School
PublicPK to 4

Southern Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

New Story
Private1 to 12

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