Living Here
CPHD 40th Anniversary Video
25th Anniversary Celebration
In honor of the 40th Anniversary Year take a step back in time to view our 25th Anniversary Celebration video 1982 thru 2007
Stirling Guest Hotel - February 3, 2007
Cultural and Culinary Highlights in Reading, PA
Centre Park is a welcoming, friendly and diverse urban neighborhood committed to preserving both the architecture and unique lifestyle which makes this neighborhood great. We encourage neighbors to connect, volunteer, and help make ours one of the very best neighborhoods in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
A variety of properties are available at any given time. They include row homes, semi-detached twins, and sometimes, free-standing single-family homes. Some have been restored, while others are ready for new owners eager to restore them to their former glory.
A typical row or twin home may have between 4 and 6 bedrooms; in good condition a row home may sell in the $85,000 to $110,000 range, and a somewhat larger twin may sell in the $135,000 to $165,000 range. Most have 2.5 to 3 stories plus a full basement.
Among the row and twin homes are larger single-family houses and distinctive mansions which contribute to the unique history and architecture of the District. These distinctive properties typically sell for several hundred thousand dollars.
Housing values in the Historic District have risen modestly for the past several years; the CPHD is a great place to own.
Architecture
The overall character of the Centre Park Historic District is one of elegant and well-maintained architecture featured in a richly landscaped setting.
Homes in the District include large mansions, semi-detached and row homes. They are mostly Queen Anne, Late Queen Anne, Gothic Revival, Georgian Revival, Victorian Romanesque and Late Federal in style
A Great Place for Family Fun.
Sitting in the park enjoying a picnic
Enjoying blowing bubbles in the park
Fun time with the family dog
Preservation & Repairs
The Centre Park Historic District is protected by the City of Reading’s Historic District Ordinance. All construction, restoration or maintenance work that is visible from a public right of way must be reviewed and approved in advance.
Please note that conversion of single-family homes into apartments is no longer allowed in the District.
The Historic Preservation Office can approve plans for simple repairs: 610-655-6414 or email: amy.johnson@readingpa.gov
Additions, remodeling work, and restorations require the approval of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) which can also be reached at 610-655-6414 or email.
Community Meetings
Yearly, Centre Park invites local authorities including the Mayor, the Police Chief and more to to join us for a meeting in the community room at our Headquarters Building.City officials will take time to talk about current initiatives, progress on projects/codes that effect our neighborhood, and will also hear your concerns.
These meetings are held annually. Please see our calendar of events for dates. Meetings are open to the public and are free to attend.
