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Property Description
Affordable Restaurant/Bar at the corner of Carsonia and Columbia Aves in Lower Alsace Twp. Ample parking for 16 vehicles plus additional on street parking. Included in the sale price are all of the interior contents. Weather permitting there is seating on the exterior patio. No liquor license. This is a must see for an entrepreneur looking to start their own business.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16 Columbia Ave
General
- Price: $274,900
- Taxes: $5,927 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Service
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2065426
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 67 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Restaurant/Bar
Parking
- Total Spaces: 16
- Parking Features: Paved Parking
- Parking Type: Parking Lot, On Street
Location
- Area: Lower Alsace Twp (10223)
- Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP
- County: BERKS
- Cross Streets: Carsonia Avenue
- Driving Directions: Rt 12 to exit onto Spring Valley Rd Turn right onto Spring Valley Rd left onto McKnight's Gap Rd Bear right at Skyline Dr Turn left onto Skyline Dr Turn left onto Bingaman Rd Turn left onto Angora Rd Turn right onto Antietam Rd Bear right at Carsonia Ave Turn left onto Columbia Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Masonry
- Roof: Rubber, Composite, Flat, Tile, Other
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 2034
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Single
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,583
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R-4
- Lot Description: Corner
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $135.15
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $843
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $760
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $84,300
- Tax Amount: $5,927
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 8822
Listed by Century 21 Gold, Gilbert W Carbon
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Schools
Schools serving 16 Columbia Ave
School District:Antietam School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mount Penn Elementary School 2310 Cumberland Ave, Mount Penn, PA 19606 | 2-6 | 1.4 mi |
Antietam Middle School/High School 100 Antietam Road, Reading, PA 19606 | 7-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 16 Columbia Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/12/2025
Listed
$274,900
266.53%
MLS
3/07/2011
Sold
$75,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 16 Columbia Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,674
6%
$84,300
—
2024
$1,576
-70%
$84,300
—
2023
$5,295
3%
$84,300
—
2022
$5,128
2%
$84,300
—
2021
$5,020
3%
$84,300
—
2020
$4,881
3%
$84,300
—
2019
$4,727
1%
$84,300
—
2018
$4,678
3%
$84,300
—
2017
$4,539
3%
$84,300
—
2016
$4,393
3%
$84,300
—
2015
$4,250
4%
$84,300
—
2014
$4,098
—
$84,300
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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16 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 19606 (MLS# PABK2065426) is a Commercial Service property. 16 Columbia Avenue is currently listed for $274,900 and was received on November 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 16 Columbia Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Service real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

