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$1,200,000

Beds
11
Baths
8.5
sq ft
15,551

1120 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601

1120 Centre Ave

READING, PA 19601

  • 4 days on market
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.

Details

Property type

Single Family Residence

Est. home value

$674,486

Lot size

1.62 acres

Price per sq ft

$78

Year built

1892

Annual property taxes

$15,081

HOA

No

Price History

04/05/2025
Bright

Bright #PABK2055366

Listed
$1,200,000
+140%
06/24/2020
Bright

Bright #PABK326526

Sold
$500,000

Schools & Community

Elementary school: 

Unknown

Middle school: 

Unknown

High school: 

Unknown

School district: 

READING

Seller’s Loan History

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Lender

Fleetwood Bank

Loan start date

June 2020

Original loan amount

$350,000

Est. remaining balance

Not provided

Interest rate

2.73%

Loan type

Future Advance Clause / Open End Mortgage, 10 year

Seller

Balay Philly Group Of Companies Llc

Source: Public records data

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How insights can help you

Interest rate

If the seller has a low interest rate, they may be tempted to rent the property out if they can't get the price they have in mind.

Motivation

If the seller already got a job in a different city, they may feel pressure to sell quickly to free up cash for a new home.

Equity

If the seller stands to receive a large amount of cash when they sell the property, they might be willing to negotiate on the offer price.

Interested in learning more?

Status: Active

Tomo last checked: 04/05/2025 at 6:50 PM

Listing updated: 04/05/2025 at 12:16 AM

Listed by: Chris Miller, RE/MAX Of Reading Phone #: (610) 670-2770

MLS: Bright #PABK2055366

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