Investors, take notice! Opportunity awaits at 1001 Chestnut St. This is a true 6 unit building. This substantial three-story, mixed-use property features five residential apartments and a street-level commercial storefront configured for restaurant use, offering multiple potential income streams under one roof. The restaurant housed the original Hong Thanh restaurant for many years before they moved in Reading. Situated on a prominent corner, the building features a distinctive stone-look façade, attractive bay windows, and excellent street presence. The residential portion consists of five apartments, with several offering spacious two-bedroom layouts, separate living and dining areas, and generous room sizes. Two of the units are currently undergoing renovations, presenting an opportunity for improvements and increased rental income. The commercial storefront adds another dimension to the property's investment potential, with space suitable for restaurant use or other uses as permitted by the City of Reading. For investors looking to expand their portfolio, this property offers an opportunity to acquire a mixed-use building with existing residential income and significant potential for future growth. A projected stabilized income analysis is available for review, illustrating the property's potential rental performance based on estimated market rents and operating expenses. Bring your investment strategy and explore the possibilities at 1001 Chestnut Street.
Southeast Community, located between Penn Street and the Schuylkill River, is a residential and industrial Reading neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and rail-side warehouses. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Penn Street corridor near 9th Street, where corner bodegas, bakeries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Brick twins and compact porches set a tight street rhythm, with occasional factory-era buildings marking the edges. The Reading Public Museum and Neversink Mountain Preserve frame nearby downtime with galleries and wooded overlooks. Santander Arena and the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts add a steady calendar of shows and studios. River-adjacent paths and bridges tie daily routines to the water and downtown.
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Four units total, including five two-bedroom units listed
Two vacant units and five leased units
Three units have month-to-month leases
Rent control does not apply
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Last updated by owner on Nov 13, 2026.
C-N
Commercial Neighborhood District
The C-N Commercial Neighborhood District allows the continuation of pedestrian- oriented business establishments that feature convenience shopping and personal services for a smaller local residential market.
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Garden center
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Agriculture-Cropland
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Reading, PA • 19602
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Redfin Estimate for 1001 Chestnut St
$451,112
$1,212 over list price of $450K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $205K to $280K.