118 Midland Ave, Reading, PA, 19606
About This Home
This charming 1.5-story Cape Cod offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to add their personal touch. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, the home boasts a spacious living room perfect for relaxing or entertaining, along with a cozy eat-in kitchen ready for your updates and vision. The layout includes one bedroom on the second floor, providing added privacy, while the main level offers convenient living space along with a practical mud room—ideal for keeping things organized year-round. Step outside to enjoy a private rear deck overlooking a fenced-in yard, perfect for outdoor gatherings, pets, or gardening. The property also includes a detached 2-car garage with rear access, plus a side driveway on the left side of the home for additional off-street parking. This home does require updating and repairs, making it a great option for investors, renovators, or buyers seeking to build equity. Located in a flood zone, buyers are encouraged to perform their due diligence and explore insurance options. Bring your ideas and unlock the potential this property has to offer!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Materials
- Foundation: Permanent
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 940
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 940
- Total interior livable area: 940 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 23532714338652
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special condition: Real Estate Owned
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 9,583 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Detached,Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $674 | $8,088 |
| Home Insurance * | $46 | $552 |
| Property Taxes | $177 | $2,124 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,121 | $13,452 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Sold | $102,000 |
| 2015-04-15 | Listing removed | $84,900 |
| 2014-05-01 | Price change | $84,900 |
| 2013-02-14 | Listed for sale | $89,900 |
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