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1120 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601

$897,000
Last sold 06/09/2025 for $1.2M
11
bed
9
bath
15,551
Sqft ($77/Sqft)

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About 1120 Centre Ave

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1892

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 1.62 Acre

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Property description

Welcome to "Stirling" an extraordinary and welcoming, one of a kind estate with incredible architectural details and history to match. Originally built in 1892 and designed by Philadelphia architect Theophilus P. Chandler for industrialist James Hervey Sternbergh and his family. The property remained in the Sternbergh family for over 100 years eventually being sold and used as a Inn/Bed and Breakfast. The property has been updated with newer slate roof, upgraded electric, fire suppression system and central air, while still maintaining the original historic character and details as a grand residence. A list of the room sizes and description can be found in the attached addendum. The property also features a carriage house, now converted to six guest suites. The main house and carriage house both sit on a 1.62 acre landscaped parcel featuring mature specimen trees. The property also includes the adjacent lot (1130 Centre Ave) consisting of 2.48 acres and features inground pool, koi pond and pool cabana along with expansive lawn with wooded backdrop in a park like setting. The property is also in close proximity to Philadelphia and New York City by plane or car. Although the photos convey the quality to be found in the interior and grounds, this is definitely a "must experience in person" property.

Listed by

Listing Agent - O. Chris Miller

Listing Office - RE/MAX Of Reading

Source: Bright MLS

MLS#PABK2055366 • last updated 1 year ago

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Overview
Cooling/AC	Central A/C, Electric
Heating	Natural Gas, Electric
Type	Residential
Status	Active
SqFt	15551
Lot Size (SqFt)	70567
Lot Size (Acres)	1.62
County Tax	3016, Annually
City/ Town Tax	6066
School Tax	5999
Tax: Assessed Value	334600
Annual Property Tax	15081
Year Built	1892
Condition	Very Good
Municipality	READING CITY
New Construction (Y/N)	N
Foreclosure (Y/N)	N

Interior
Total # of Bathrooms	9
# Full Baths	8
# Half Baths	1
Total # of Bedrooms	11
Basement	Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Windows
Laundry	Basement
Walls/ Ceilings	9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
Interior Features	2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
Accessibility Features	None

Exterior
Roof	Slate
Foundation	Stone
Parking Desc	Asphalt Driveway, Driveway, Parking Lot
# Parking Spaces	18
# Parking Lot Spaces	18
Exterior Features	Awning(s), Fire Escape, Outbuilding(s)
Existing Structures	Above Grade, Below Grade, Carriage House, Guest House, Pool Equipment Shed
Fencing	Decorative

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic	Public Sewer
Pool	Yes - Personal
Inclusions	Kitchen Appliances

Location
View	Scenic Vista
Subdivision	NONE AVAILABLE
Water Source	Public
Senior Community (Y/N)	N
School District	READING
Directions	Route 61 South Which Becomes Centre Ave. Property On The Right Side Before Robeson Street. Main Entrance Gates Will Be Open. Proceed Under Porte Cochere To Parking Between Main House And Carriage House.
Zoning	RESIDENTIAL

$897K

Range: $439K-$1.35M

Last 30 days

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Jun 2025
MLS # PABK2055366
Jun 9, 2025 Sold
$1,200,000
Apr 25, 2025 Pending
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Apr 1, 2025 Listed
$1,200,000 (+140.0%)
Jun 2020
Public Records
Jun 29, 2020 Sold
$500,000
Jun 2020
MLS # PABK326526
Jun 24, 2020 Sold
$500,000 (-71.4%)
May 28, 2019 Pending
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Mar 18, 2019 Listed
$1,750,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2025
$9,082 +2.5%

$334,600
2024
$8,858

$334,600

1120 Centre Ave
$1.2M
Northwest Reading
$199K
19601
$190K -7% y/y
Reading
$255K -7% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
132 Robeson St, Reading, PA 19601	$245,000	4/1	1,884	0.05
126 Robeson St, Reading, PA 19601	$233,000	4/1	1,696	0.05
124 Robeson St, Reading, PA 19601	$227,000	5/1	1,606	0.05
122 Robeson St, Reading, PA 19601	$198,000	5/1	1,651	0.05
118 Robeson St, Reading, PA 19601	$198,000	5/1	1,606	0.05
116 Robeson St, Reading, PA 19601	$221,000	5/1	1,606	0.06
130 Robeson St, Reading, PA 19601	$240,000	5/1	1,872	0.06
1052 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601	$164,000	3/1	1,010	0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.