Orange County and Middletown City property record for 18 Independence Ave, Middletown, NY 10940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,720 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Feb 2019 Sale & Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 330900 23-2-2 |
| Primary APN | 330900 23-2-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,100 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1060001300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 10940-5909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Orange County and Middletown City records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-5909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PHH US MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 5, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20198303 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14522 / 1599 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065876 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Property Address | 18 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-5909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000080047 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 15102/1324 |
| Instrument | 20210080047 |
| Name | PHH US MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 18 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-5909 |
| Document Number | 0000008303 |
| Book / Page | 14522 / 1599 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190008303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1037 CHESTNUT ST, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580-2157 |
| Document Number | 0000008304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 14522/1603 |
| Instrument | 20190008304 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
Source: Orange County and Middletown City assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Middletown City |
| Unified School District | Middletown City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,200 (-) Land $6,600 Building $17,600 | $275,300 (+13.76%) | |
| 2024 | $6,720.00 | ||
| 2023 | $24,200 (-) Land $6,600 Building $17,600 | $242,000 (+17.02%) Land $66,000 Building $176,000 | |
| 2022 | $24,200 Land $6,600 Building $17,600 | $206,800 Land $56,400 Building $150,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2023 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| 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 | MIDDLETOWN CITY serves 30,000 people · EPA ID NY3503534 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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