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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1120 Centre Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $15,081 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2055366
- Added to Site: 321 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 9
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Gas/Propane, Wood, Brick, Gas/Propane, Wood
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 9
- Full Bathrooms: 8
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 4
- Upper Floor Baths: 8
- Upper - Full Baths: 8
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 11
- Bedrooms Upper: 11
- Bedrooms-Up2: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Concrete, In Ground, Concrete, In Ground
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector, Sprinkler System - Indoor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Fire Escape, Outbuilding(s)
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Terrace
Parking
- Total Spaces: 18
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway, Parking Lot
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: Berks
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Driving 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.
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Beaux Arts, Victorian
- Architectural Style: Beaux Arts, Victorian
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stone, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Windows
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Skylights
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 15,551
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 15,551 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 13,251 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1892
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Carriage House, Guest House, Pool Equipment Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Scenic Vista
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.62
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 70,567
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Trees/Wooded
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Additional Lot(s), Trees/Wooded
- Fencing (Description): Decorative
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $90.56
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $5,999
- City/TownTax: $6,066
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $3,016
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $334,600
- Tax Amount: $15,081
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 15551
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Property, most furnishings negotiable
- Inclusions: Kitchen Appliances
- Lot Number: 9359
Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading, O. Chris Miller
Sold by KW Empower, Jana Vagele
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Schools
Schools serving 1120 Centre Ave
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Northwest Middle School 1000 North Front Street, Reading, PA 19601 | 5-8 | 0.1 mi |
Riverside El School 1400 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 1120 Centre Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/09/2025
Sold
$1,200,000
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MLS
4/05/2025
Listed
$1,200,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1120 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601 (MLS# PABK2055366) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,200,000 on June 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 1120 Centre Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

