Seller's Agent in 2025
O. Chris Miller
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 603-2676
3 in this area
36 Total Sales
1120 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601
Northwest Reading Neighborhood
15
Beds
18
Baths
15,550
Sq Ft
4.1
Acres
Highlights
- Private Pool
- Victorian Architecture
- No HOA
- 4.1 Acre Lot
- 9 Fireplaces
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of June 2025One of Reading and Berks County's largest & historically significant properties. Built in 1892, for Industrialist James Hervey Sternbergh, owner of American Iron and Steel Manufacturing Co., this stately 24 room Mansion House features 9 large & Elegant Bedrooms, each with an attached bath and a completely renovated Carriage House that provides 6 additional rooms. Located on 4+ Landscaped Acres, with Pool and beautiful outdoor space.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 03/18/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1892
Lot Details
- 4.1 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned R3
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 3 Levels
- 9 Fireplaces
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 15 Main Level Bedrooms
Parking
- Private Parking
- Brick Driveway
- Parking Lot
Additional Features
- Private Pool
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Centre Park Histor Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 9359
- Assessor Parcel Number 15-5307-41-56-9359 & 8670
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 5, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Balay Philly Group Of Companies Llc
Bought by
1120 Stirling Llc
Seller's Agent
O. Chris Miller
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jana Vagele
KW Empower
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Views
866
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$38,738
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.10%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 18, 2019
Closed on
Jun 24, 2020
Sold by
Skov Kaj K
Bought by
Balay Philly Group Of Companies Llc
Seller's Agent
Nelson Oswald
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Idilia Venti
Dolan Family Real Estate
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,250,000
-71.43%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.30%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 25, 1998
Bought by
Skov Kaj K
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $1,200,000 | One Team Abstract Llc | |
| Deed | $500,000 | Advantage Abstract Inc | |
| Deed | $500,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $51,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Sold | $1,200,000 | 0.0% | $77 / Sq Ft |
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/05/2025 04/05/25 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | +140.0% | $77 / Sq Ft |
| 06/24/2020 06/24/20 | Sold | $500,000 | -71.4% | $32 / Sq Ft |
| 05/26/2019 05/26/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/18/2019 03/18/19 | For Sale | $1,750,000 | -- | $113 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,082 | $334,600 | $85,500 | $249,100 |
| 2024 | $14,858 | $334,600 | $85,500 | $249,100 |
| 2023 | $14,627 | $334,600 | $85,500 | $249,100 |
| 2022 | $38,409 | $878,600 | $171,000 | $707,600 |
| 2021 | $38,409 | $878,600 | $171,000 | $707,600 |
| 2020 | $38,022 | $878,600 | $171,000 | $707,600 |
| 2019 | $38,022 | $878,600 | $171,000 | $707,600 |
| 2018 | $38,022 | $878,600 | $171,000 | $707,600 |
| 2017 | $37,772 | $878,600 | $171,000 | $707,600 |
| 2016 | $21,578 | $878,600 | $171,000 | $707,600 |
| 2015 | $21,578 | $878,600 | $171,000 | $707,600 |
| 2014 | $19,856 | $878,600 | $171,000 | $707,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
O. Chris Miller
-
Jana Vagele
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jana Vagele
KW Empower
(215) 519-1002
1 in this area
61 Total Sales
-
Nelson Oswald
Seller's Agent in 2020
Nelson Oswald
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(484) 678-5325
1 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
Idilia Venti
I
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Idilia Venti
Dolan Family Real Estate
(267) 608-9457
4 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK326526
APN: 15-5307-41-56-9359
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