205 E HIGH ST Pottstown, PA 19464
7,550 Sqft Lot
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Mixed Use
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID PAMC2161694
Year Built 1857
Available Date 2025-12-02
Annual Tax Amount $10,022
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 7,550 Sqft
Acres 0.17
Lot Dimensions 150.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Mixed Use
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Positioned just off the prominent corner of High and Hanover Streets in the heart of downtown Pottstown, this landmark former bank presents a unique opportunity for redevelopment, adaptive reuse, or an owner-user seeking a highly visible downtown location.
The property contains more than 21,000 square feet of gross building area and features soaring ceilings, expansive open areas, an impressive two-story former banking hall, elevator, multiple staircases, and several historic bank vaults that showcase the building's distinctive architectural character.
Much of the interior has already been opened, providing a substantial canvas for a new owner to reimagine the property. Potential concepts could include office or corporate headquarters, educational or institutional use, medical or professional services, nonprofit headquarters, restaurant or hospitality concepts, brewery or entertainment use, creative space, or mixed-use redevelopment, subject to applicable zoning and approvals.
**A Redevelopment Opportunity Next Door to Redevelopment**
A significant advantage of this location is what is happening immediately next door. The property is directly adjacent to the historic former Pottstown Mercury building, which is planned for adaptive reuse into 25 market-rate apartments.
The neighboring Mercury project is part of broader private investment occurring throughout downtown Pottstown. Additional residential and mixed-use redevelopment projects are underway along High Street and North Hanover Street, bringing new housing, commercial activity, and investment into the downtown core.
For a developer considering the future of 205 E High Street, this creates an opportunity to acquire a substantial property immediately alongside another major adaptive-reuse project and participate in the continued evolution of downtown Pottstown.
**Exceptional Downtown Position**
With frontage along both East High Street and Hanover Street, the property offers excellent visibility and sits within Pottstown's walkable downtown business district. Restaurants, businesses, Borough Hall, Montgomery County Community College, Steel River Playhouse, and other downtown destinations are within walking distance.
The building's scale, architectural character, highly visible location, and proximity to ongoing redevelopment make 205 E High Street an intriguing opportunity for an investor, developer, institution, or owner-user with the vision to transform one of downtown Pottstown's most recognizable commercial properties.
Bring your architect, contractor, and imagination and explore the possibilities for this distinctive downtown property.
Square footage includes basement space formerly utilized by the bank for offices and a kitchen. Buyer to independently verify square footage, permitted uses, financing eligibility, and redevelopment requirements.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Pottstown Boro (10616)
Zoning COMMERCIAL
Interior
Hot Water Oil
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Concrete
Heat Source Electric
Exterior
Water Access N
Roof Type Other
Accessibility Elevator, 2+ Access Exits, 32\"+ wide Doors, 36\"+ wide Halls, Level Entry - Main
Garage N
Building
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Barth
Middle Schools Pottstown
High Schools Pottstown Senior
School District Pottstown
Others
Tax ID 16-00-14736-008
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, Other
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Other
Financing Cash,Conventional,Other
Special Listing Condition Standard
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