617 North Front Street – A Two-Unit Gem with Endless Potential, Fully vacant, and Ready for Immediate Possession. 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.
Sold for $255,000 on 10/20/25
$255,000
617 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601
5beds
--baths
1,821sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$2,019 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 21, 2025 at 03:22am
Listed by:
Jose Vazquez 610-741-5010,
Light House Realtors, LLC
Bought with:
Renso Minaya, RS301073
United Real Estate Strive 212
YIRA HEREDIA HEREDIA
United Real Estate Strive 212
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2061934
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,821
- Total interior livable area: 1,821 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Oversized, Other, Garage Faces Rear, Covered, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Sqft: 336
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 15530765537760
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Condition
- Very Good,Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple