1853 N 3rd St
Reading, PA 19601
20-Acre, Rail-Served Industrial in Reading PA · Land For Sale · 19.40 AC

Prime industrial site available, ideally used for manufacturing or a service provider. Located immediately east of Route 12 (4-lane), situated between Centre Ave. (Route 61) and North 5th St. Highway (Route 222). Signalized intersections on both sides. You have direct access to Route 61 North to I-78; Route 222 South to the PA Turnpike or Route 422 East/West to Philadelphia or Harrisburg.This northern-central section of the City, includes many light and heavy manufacturing facilities along with high density residential housing. Many of the residents in the area work in these industries. A testament to the good location is the 248,000 square foot warehouse that was built in 2001 adjacent to the subject site to serve as a warehouse facility for the former paint manufacturing company. The warehouse is still in daily use. This is a redevelopment site that was previously occupied for the manufacture of paint products. It is reported that Latex Paint was first developed here. Operations ceased in 2007 and all buildings and structures have been removed. The parcel is mostly level and irregularly shaped with frontage along and over three public streets. The southerly boundary of the property, along the north side of Bern Street, is 1,200 feet, per County tax assessment records. The irregular easterly boundary is about 540 feet to Richmond Street and then is an additional 321 feet to Rockland Street. The irregular westerly boundary is about 680 feet. Property line, in and through Rockland Street, is 240.12 feet. One curb-cut, with a gate, is located on Rockland Street and four driveway cuts are present on Bern Street. Access is via a locked gate at this time.