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$409,159$206 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $219,000 on Mar 31, 2016

40 SOLVAY DR

READING, PA 19605
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,984 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2012
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$409K
$394K low$424K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$219,000 · Mar 31, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,820 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$139,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Schuylkill Valley High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Schuylkill Valley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Schuylkill Valley Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.6 mi

District: Schuylkill Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19605These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.132
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,354
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,307 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,848
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,264
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

40 Solvay Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 79% of homes in Reading 19605
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Reading 19605
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Reading 19605
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Reading 19605

What homes are worth in Reading 19605

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$157K$569K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Reading 19605.

How it measures up in Reading 19605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19605.

Estimated value$409,159
CheaperTypical $309,525Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$206
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 40 Solvay Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19605Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$409,15979% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20660% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,984 ft²76% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac70% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than201296% of homes96% of homes

About 40 Solvay Dr

How much is 40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA is $409,159 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $393,837 to $424,481. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA last sell?

40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA last sold on Mar 31, 2016 for $219,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA?

40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,984 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA built?

40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA?

40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA is assigned to Schuylkill Valley High School (high), rated B-; Schuylkill Valley Middle School (middle), rated C; Schuylkill Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Schuylkill Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19605?

Among the 7,548 homes in Reading 19605, it is worth more than 79% of them ($409,159 against a typical $309,525), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($206 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 76% of them (1,984 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2012 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 73% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA was $1,820. The county assessed it at $139,300.

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