Sitting on over an acre in Reading’s established 19602 area, 1521 Mineral Spring Rd is a substantial multi‑family opportunity with promising upside. Zoned for up to 10 residential units but currently configured with five separate living spaces, this property offers a rare canvas for someone ready to invest sweat equity and unlock its full potential. The expansive lot includes a long driveway with room for eight cars or more and retains historic character while awaiting modernization. Ideally positioned near major commuting routes and public transportation, the home is just minutes from Route 100, Route 724, and US‑222, connecting you easily throughout the region and into nearby shopping, dining, and service corridors. The location also places you close to Reading Area Community College, Albright College, Alvernia University, and Penn State Berks, as well as a diverse selection of local restaurants and neighborhood amenities, blending convenience with value and flexibility for owner‑occupants or investors alike.
Southeast Reading, 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 Bridge approach, where corner bodegas, auto shops, and small eateries line the traffic-heavy corridor. Community touchstones include GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, the Santander Performing Arts Center, and the Reading Public Museum. Brick twins and narrow porches set a tight streetscape, while river views open up near the trail. Penn’s Common and nearby ballfields add green breaks between blocks. Transit and civic buildings cluster toward Downtown, keeping the area connected to daily errands and events.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Hot water, electric baseboard, and radiator heat
Exterior features
Front and rear yards, landscaping, and a private setting backing to trees
Home design
Detached, three-story building
Parking
Private paved driveway; off-site parking
Construction
Brick, block, and concrete construction
Stone foundation
Utilities
Public water and sewer
200+ amp electric service
Natural gas and electric available
Cable TV and phone service available
Financial info
Four units: three two-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units
Electricity and solar
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