$219,000
SOLD MAR 30, 2016

40 Solvay Dr Reading, PA 19605

Outer Muhlenberg Township Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,365 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$93 Per Sq Ft

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of March 2016

Don't miss this almost new 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath single! Located on a quiet street close to everything. Economical gas heat and central air. Lovely eat-in kitchen with island and pantry plus a formal dining room. Sliders lead to the deck for summertime fun. Attached 2 car garage plus driveway parking. 0.28 acre lot is fenced with a shed for storage. Family room and living room with a 1/2 bath on the main floor. The laundry room is conveniently located on the main floor as well. 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the 2nd floor. The 20 x 15 master suite has a private bath, walk in closet and sitting area. The other bedrooms are large and have generous sized closets. The full basement could be finished for additional square footage. This home has it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Talys

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Listed on: 12/10/2015

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Helen Sage

Springer Realty Group License #RS295406

Springer Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,231

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,365 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Schuylkill Valley High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Willow Glen North Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8116
  • Assessor Parcel Number 68-5400-12-75-8116

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,231

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Microwave, Stove, Blinds, Washer, Dryer, Shed, Dishwash
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Remarks Public: Don't miss this almost new 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath single! Located on a quiet street close to everything. Economical gas heat and central air. Lovely eat-in kitchen with island and pantry plus a formal dining room. Sliders lead to the deck for summertime fun. Attached 2 car garage plus driveway parking. 0.28 acre lot is fenced with a shed for storage. Family room and living room with a 1/2 bath on the main floor. The laundry room is conveniently located on the main floor as well. 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the 2nd floor. The 20 x 15 master suite has a private bath, walk in closet and sitting area. The other bedrooms are large and have generous sized closets. The full basement could be finished for additional square footage. This home has it all!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2365
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2365
  • Net Sq Ft: 2365.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 92.60
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2365
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 40

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
  • High School: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
  • School District Key: 300200397313
  • High School: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 82500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 54400.00
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12197.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4577923
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5231.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 68-5400-12-75-8116
  • Tax Lot: 8116
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 03/30/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2015
Closed on
Mar 30, 2016
Sold by
Lingenfelter Megan L
Bought by
Verdu Juana
Seller's Agent
Sharon Talys
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Helen Sage
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$219,000
Current Estimated Value
$423,642

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$204,642
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.34%
Original Mortgage
$215,033
Outstanding Balance
$176,572
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$247,296

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2012
Closed on
May 8, 2012
Sold by
Forino Co Lp and Smith John G
Bought by
Lingenfelter Megan L
Seller's Agent
Ron Landis
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Heather Christie
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$181,113
Sold Price
$186,148
Premium/Discount to List
$5,035
2.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.29%
Original Mortgage
$181,375
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $219,000 None Available
Deed $186,148 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Closed $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $119,000 New Conventional
Open $215,033 FHA
Previous Owner $181,375 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2016 03/30/16 Sold $219,000 0.0% $93 / Sq Ft
03/22/2016 03/22/16 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2016 03/17/16 For Sale $219,000 0.0% $93 / Sq Ft
02/11/2016 02/11/16 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2015 12/10/15 For Sale $219,000 +17.6% $93 / Sq Ft
05/18/2012 05/18/12 Sold $186,148 0.0% $79 / Sq Ft
03/26/2012 03/26/12 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Price Changed $186,148 +2.2% $79 / Sq Ft
03/19/2012 03/19/12 Price Changed $182,148 +0.6% $77 / Sq Ft
01/30/2012 01/30/12 For Sale $181,113 -- $77 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,820 $139,300 $54,400 $84,900
2024 $5,602 $139,300 $54,400 $84,900
2023 $5,506 $139,300 $54,400 $84,900
2022 $5,506 $139,300 $54,400 $84,900
2021 $5,411 $136,900 $54,400 $82,500
2020 $5,411 $136,900 $54,400 $82,500
2019 $5,309 $136,900 $54,400 $82,500
2018 $5,309 $136,900 $54,400 $82,500
2017 $5,270 $136,900 $54,400 $82,500
2016 $1,532 $136,900 $54,400 $82,500
2015 $1,532 $136,900 $54,400 $82,500
2014 $1,499 $136,200 $54,400 $81,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Sharon Talys

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (484) 256-2947

    1 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Sharon Talys
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  • Helen Sage

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Helen Sage

    Springer Realty Group

    (484) 340-7180

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Helen Sage
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  • Ron Landis

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ron Landis

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 587-6563

    16 in this area

    144 Total Sales

    Ron Landis
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  • Heather Christie

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Heather Christie

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (484) 332-0839

    31 Total Sales

    Heather Christie
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002751508

Bright MLS

APN: 68-5400-12-75-8116

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605 Outer Muhlenberg Township

40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA

This home is located at 40 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA 19605 and is currently priced at $219,000, approximately $92 per square foot. This property was built in 2012. 40 Solvay Dr is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Schuylkill Valley Elementary School, Schuylkill Valley Middle School, and Schuylkill Valley High School.

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