736 Franklin St #738, Reading, PA, 19602
About This Home
Don't miss this chance to own your business and rent or live in the space above! This amazing opportunity includes the sale of a two-story, two-unit building that consists of a commercial space on the first level (operating as a convenience store currently) and a rentable apartment on the second level, a separate adjacent parcel that has seven-car parking, as well as a detached garage in the rear. In addition to the property, there is also a business opportunity to continue running the current convenience store that occupies the commercial space. Notable features of this mixed-use property include separate gas heating systems for the commercial and residential unit, as well as separate water and electric meters. A huge bonus to this building is the location. It is in a high-traffic part of the city with proximity to the DoubleTree Hotel, Santander Arena, and a Barta station. The convenient parking adjacent to the building is perfect for tenant and customer use that eliminates parking issues within the city. Included in this listing price are the 2-unit building, parking spaces located at 738 Franklin st parcel ID#03-5306-28-99-3544 and the business.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Very Good
- Year built: 1945
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Duplex
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,776
- Total interior livable area: 2,776 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 03530628993525
- Zoning: C-R
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Skills Machines,Atm,Small Ice Cream Freezer And Merchant Inventory.
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1,742 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Parking Lot
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Earthquake
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,744 | $20,928 |
| Home Insurance * | $121 | $1,452 |
| Property Taxes | $460 | $5,520 |
| Electricity | $304 | $3,654 |
| Total | $2,629 | $31,548 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Listed for sale | $345,000 |
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