Orange County and Middletown City property record for 21 Independence Ave, Middletown, NY 10940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,081 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 330900 23-1-24 |
| Primary APN | 330900 23-1-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,296 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 164 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1060001600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 10940-5908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA PK SEC C |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.00 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
21 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Orange County and Middletown City records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-5908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202038984 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14778 / 1547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Property Address | 21 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-5908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000061106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 15479/1099 |
| Instrument | 20230061106 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2033 |
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 | $21,900 Land $6,700 Building $15,200 | $249,100 | |
| 2024 | $6,081.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,900 (-) Land $6,700 Building $15,200 | $219,000 (+16.99%) Land $67,000 Building $152,000 | |
| 2022 | $21,900 Land $6,700 Building $15,200 | $187,200 Land $57,271 Building $129,929 |
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.
FEMA maps place 21 Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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.
Wildfire risk around 21 Independence Ave 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 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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