Monmouth County and Middletown Township property record for 15 Appleton Ave, Leonardo, NJ 07737
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 32-00353-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 32-00353-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 544 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,602 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 422 |
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| Street Address | 15 APPLETON AVE |
| City | LEONARDO |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07737-1026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW PROPERTY/SHOAL HARB |
| Legal Block | 353 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 800400 |
15 Appleton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Monmouth County and Middletown Township records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 APPLETON AVE, LEONARDO, NJ 07737-1026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| May 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202350214 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9653 / 418 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0090163540 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 15 APPLETON AVE, LEONARDO, NJ 07737-1026 |
| Document Number | 0096530418 |
| Book / Page | 9653 / 418 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023050214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | RIVER EDGE TITLE AGENCY LLC, RIVER EDGE TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,647.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 MELROSE DR, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753-7616 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 APPLETON AVE, LEONARDO, NJ 07737-1025 |
| Document Number | 2023050215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023050215 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Property Address | 15 APPLETON AVE, LEONARDO, NJ 07737-1026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0095137643 |
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| Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9513/7643 |
| Instrument | 2021082677 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15 Appleton Ave was $8,511, up 19.2% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Middletown Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| County Subdivision | Middletown Township |
| Unified School District | Middletown Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $589,200 (+11.74%) Land $384,700 Building $204,500 | $589,200 (+11.74%) Land $384,700 Building $204,500 | |
| 2025 | $8,511.00 (+19.24%) | $527,300 Land $324,700 Building $202,600 | $527,300 Land $324,700 Building $202,600 |
| 2024 | $7,138.00 | ||
| 2023 | $361,000 (+14.1%) Land $220,600 Building $140,400 | $361,000 (+14.1%) Land $220,600 Building $140,400 | |
| 2022 | $5,957.00 (-0.17%) | $316,400 Land $180,900 Building $135,500 | $316,400 Land $180,900 Building $135,500 |
| 2021 | $5,967.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Appleton Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 46 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 91 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 91 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 15 Appleton Ave is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 63% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH private · serves 377,613 people · EPA ID NJ1345001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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