620 Centre Ave

7,000 Sq. Ft.
$50 / Sq. Ft.
7,000
Sq. Ft.
$50
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One of the jewels of the Centre Park Historic District, this circa 1873 Second Empire retains the quality of a bygone era. Originally built for James H. Sternbergh who made sure only the finest of materials would be used for the construction of his private residence. The property is presently zoned as mixed use with three income producing apartments. However, the grand main house and adjoining carriage house can be used for a variety of uses. You'll be amazed at how the original architecture has...One of the jewels of the Centre Park Historic District, this circa 1873 Second Empire retains the quality of a bygone era. Originally built for James H. Sternbergh who made sure only the finest of materials would be used for the construction of his private residence. The property is presently zoned as mixed use with three income producing apartments. However, the grand main house and adjoining carriage house can be used for a variety of uses. You'll be amazed at how the original architecture has been maintained on this historic property including the stately front doors, wrap a round porch, and rooftop iron cresting. Step inside to the large entry foyer featuring polished black slate wainscot and imported Minton tile floor. The spacious main hall leads to the grand staircase along with a side entrance hall. The main floor features a large main parlor with walnut French doors of beveled glass. Across the hall is the orginal formal parlor with original fireplace, mantel mirror, built in window shutters and amazing gas chandelier. The adjoining dining room features a built in china closet, fireplace, and access to side porch. A small butlers pass through leads to what had once been the original kitchen featuring original built in cupboard, wood wainscot, and back staircase. Upstairs you'll find a large hall leading to two very spacious bedrooms, both with access to the adjoining balcony. There is also a third bedroom off the back staircase, two full baths, plus a library/study. And owners kitchen. Third floor features a full one bedroom apartment, access from the main staircase. The property also featues the orginal carriage house which has been converted to two one bedroom apartments for additional income.
  1. Listed by O. Chris Miller • RE/MAX Of Reading
    P: (610)-670-2770 CMiller@GoBerksCounty.com

Property Details for 620 Centre Avenue

Tax ID Number
14-5307-66-73-1753
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional, Victorian
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/03/2020 01:10 PM

Property Details for 620 Centre Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #PABK154578
Days on Market194
Taxes$9,084 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1873
Lot Size0.66 AC / 28,750 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Of Reading

Sold By Dolan Family Real Estate

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Building Information for 620 Centre Avenue

Stories-Year Built1873Building Size-Lot Size0.66 AC / 28,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,463 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,706

Property Taxes

$757

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 620 Centre Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • High School: READING SENIOR (BERKS PA)
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $209,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $173,900
  • Land Assessed Value: $36,000
  • Historic: Yes
  • Historic Designation ID: CENTRE PARK
  • Zoning: MIXED
  • Tax Lot: 1753
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 7
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 7
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 7,000.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 7,000.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-6, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-7, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: 2nd House
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1455037
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Stain/Lead Glass, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent Office Ext: 3276
  • List Agent Preferred Phone Ext: 3276
  • List Agent URL: www.cmillersells.com

Property History for 620 Centre Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 25, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK179018

$350,000
Sep 25, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK154578

$350,000
Sep 20, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #659985697

$350,000
Sep 20, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #659985697

$350,000

+1.9% / yr

Jun 3, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK179018

Jun 3, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK154578

Nov 29, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK179018

$400,000
Nov 29, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK154578

$400,000
Aug 8, 2016

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007694072

$329,900
Aug 8, 2016

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007696590

$329,900
Sep 6, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007694072

$448,000
Sep 6, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007696590

$448,000
Mar 3, 2013

Expired

BRIGHT #1007043040

$468,000
Aug 11, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007043040

$498,000
Oct 30, 2010

Expired

BRIGHT #1006609270

$599,000
Dec 22, 2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008895246

$697,777
Nov 1, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008895246

$697,777
Jul 15, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006609270

$746,000
Jun 30, 2009

Expired

BRIGHT #1008675774

$746,000
Jan 9, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008675774

$746,000
Jun 22, 2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #575907857

$244,100
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK179018

$350,000
09/25/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK154578

$350,000
09/20/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #659985697

$350,000
09/20/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #659985697

$350,000

+1.9% / yr

06/03/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK179018

06/03/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK154578

11/29/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK179018

$400,000
11/29/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK154578

$400,000
08/08/2016

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007694072

$329,900
08/08/2016

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007696590

$329,900
09/06/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007694072

$448,000
09/06/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007696590

$448,000
03/03/2013

Expired

BRIGHT #1007043040

$468,000
08/11/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007043040

$498,000
10/30/2010

Expired

BRIGHT #1006609270

$599,000
12/22/2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008895246

$697,777
11/01/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008895246

$697,777
07/15/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006609270

$746,000
06/30/2009

Expired

BRIGHT #1008675774

$746,000
01/09/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008675774

$746,000
06/22/2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #575907857

$244,100

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 620 Centre Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$36,000Additions$173,900Total$209,900
Tax Record2025$5,697 ($475 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt9,670 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,670 SqFtStories3Lot Size28,750 SqFtStyleStoresYear Built1900CountyBERKSAPN14530766731753

Schools near 620 Centre Avenue

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Riverside El School
PublicPK to 4

Central Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Southwest Middle School
Public6 to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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