Berks County property record for 36 Solvay Dr, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,005 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Line of Credit Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5400-12-75-8199 |
| Primary APN | 5400-12-75-8199 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,490 sqft |
| Basement Area | 570 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 68000415 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 36 SOLVAY DR |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-7021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOW GLEN |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Legal Lot Number | 191 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ONTELAUNEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 13501 |
36 Solvay Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 SOLVAY DR, READING, PA 19605-7021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BK&TR |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20189879 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040919 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 36 SOLVAY DR, READING, PA 19605-7021 |
| Document Number | 0000012583 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | DATA SEARCH INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 SOLVAY DR READING PA 196057021, READING, PA 19605-7021 |
| Document Number | 0000012583 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12583 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 17, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 36 SOLVAY DR, READING, PA 19605-7021 |
| Document Number | 0000009879 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9879 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 36 SOLVAY DR READING PA 196057021, READING, PA 19605-7021 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 36 Solvay Dr was $2,005 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Ontelaunee Township |
| Unified School District | Schuylkill Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,005.00 Homeowner's exemption | $153,500 Land $58,200 Building $95,300 | $58,200 Land $58,200 |
| 2024 | $1,992.00 | $153,500 Land $58,200 Building $95,300 | |
| 1994 | $153,500 Land $58,200 Building $95,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 36 Solvay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2020–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 36 Solvay Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIP serves 2,598 people · EPA ID PA3060098 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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