505 Penn St

505 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601

  • For Sale $1,900,000
  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 28,750 SF
  • Units 4
  • Lot Size 0.24 Acre
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 10
  • Parking Ratio 0.35 / 1,000 SF
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1900
  • Year Renovated 2017
  • Date Updated Apr 3, 2025
Prominent downtown location Located in the Reading CRIZ district Historic building with turn of the century architectural features Updated systems, utilities and finishes. Beautiful and functional! Visit naikeystone.com for accurate listing info.**For Sale: Historic Landmark Office Building – 505 Penn St, Reading, PA** Introducing **505 Penn St**, known as the **Stichter Hardware Building**, a landmark in the heart of Reading's downtown area. Rebuilt in **1909**, this beautiful and historic office building, located in the newly formed CRIZ district, is now available for sale, offering a unique opportunity to own a piece of local history. Conveniently located in the center of Reading's growing business district, this property is just steps away from numerous downtown attractions, including the **Santander Arena**, **Performing Arts Center**, **Berks County Services Center**, **Greater Reading Chamber Alliance**, and the **Doubletree Hotel**. Additionally, the **Alvernia University College Towne Campus** is nearby, enhancing the area’s vibrancy and accessibility. The building offers several public parking garages and surface lots in close proximity, and it includes its own surface lot parking spaces as well as a large attached garage, providing ample parking for tenants and visitors. Currently, the property is **nearly 85% occupied**, making it an excellent opportunity for either an owner-occupant looking to establish their business in a historic setting or an investor aiming to expand their portfolio. This is your chance to be part of the revitalization of Reading's downtown. Visit naikeystone.com for accurate listing info.
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John Buccinno, SIOR CCIM

NAI Keystone Commercial & Industrial

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  • City Reading, PA
  • Zip Code 19601

Points of Interest

  • Turkey Hill Minuit Market

    0.93 miles

  • Lukoil

    0.94 miles

  • Speedway

    0.99 miles

  • SSC Gasoline

    1.04 miles

  • Gulf

    1.06 miles

  • Sunoco

    1.09 miles

  • Wawa

    1.15 miles

  • ChargePoint

    1.69 miles

  • Volta

    2.42 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    4.54 miles

  • 6th & Cherry Parking Lot

    0.10 miles

  • Reed and Court Garage

    0.15 miles

  • 4th and Cherry Garage

    0.16 miles

  • State Lot

    0.16 miles

  • Judy's On Cherry Parking Lot

    0.17 miles

  • South Penn Garage

    0.19 miles

  • Peanut Bar Parking Lot

    0.20 miles

  • DoubleTree Garage

    0.21 miles

  • Chiarelli Garage

    0.21 miles

  • 7th and Washington Lot

    0.22 miles

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading

    0.22 miles

  • Candlewood Suites

    0.83 miles

  • Courtyard

    1.60 miles

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites

    1.60 miles

  • Days Inn by Windham

    2.18 miles

  • Red Roof Inn Reading

    2.36 miles

  • Crowne Plaza Reading

    2.37 miles

  • Hampton

    2.52 miles

  • Residence Inn Reading

    2.58 miles

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites

    3.42 miles

  • Ugly Oyster Drafthaus

    0.08 miles

  • Café de Colombia Restaurant and Bakery

    0.14 miles

  • Dunkin'

    0.17 miles

  • Judy's on Cherry

    0.19 miles

  • Jimmy Kramer's Peanut Bar

    0.19 miles

  • Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub

    0.25 miles

  • 3rd & Spruce Drafthaus

    0.96 miles

  • Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant

    0.97 miles

  • The American Diner

    0.98 miles

  • G.N.A. Ristorante

    1.01 miles

  • St. Peter School

    0.30 miles

  • Southwest Middle School

    0.34 miles

  • Lauer's Park Elementary School

    0.42 miles

  • Reading Area Community College

    0.44 miles

  • 10th and Penn Elementary School

    0.46 miles

  • Southern Middle School

    0.50 miles

  • 10th and Green Elementary School

    0.65 miles

  • Amanda E. Stout Elementary School

    0.66 miles

  • Central Middle School

    0.74 miles

  • Fairview Christian School

    0.96 miles

  • Unique Kids Daycare Center

    1.03 miles

  • Reading Hospital Child Development Center

    1.16 miles

  • Antietam Academy

    2.23 miles

  • Wyomissing KinderCare

    2.53 miles

  • Learning Ladder Academy, LLC

    2.69 miles

  • Wyomissing Valley Preschool

    4.67 miles

  • Stepping Stones Childcare

    8.04 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 505 Penn St cost?

The space currently listed for sale at 505 Penn St asks for $1,900,000.

What is the total square footage of 505 Penn St?

505 Penn St totals 28,750 square feet.

When was this property built?

505 Penn St was built in 1900.

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John Buccinno, SIOR CCIM

NAI Keystone Commercial & Industrial

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