Orange County and Middletown City property record for 26 Forest Ave, Middletown, NY 10940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,776 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 330900 36-7-10 |
| Primary APN | 330900 36-7-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,567 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 112 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 112 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 171 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0740001900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 FOREST AVE |
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 10940-3302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | 5925/273 5/1/02 LEASE 5925/304 5/1/02 LEASE 5926/1 5/1/02 PLEDGE/AST |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.00 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
26 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Orange County and Middletown City records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 FOREST AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-3302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST ALLIANCE HOME |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202420240000767 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15509 / 1852 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000767 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 26 FOREST AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000055077 |
| Book / Page | 15927 / 1256 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655077 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 FOREST AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000055077, |
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| Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 15927/1256 |
| Instrument | 202655077 |
| Name | SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.48% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 26 FOREST AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000000767 |
| Book / Page | 15509 / 1852 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20240000767 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 FOREST AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000000768 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15509/1856 |
| Instrument | 20240000768 |
| Name | FIRST ALLIANCE HOME |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
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 | $20,800 Land $6,100 Building $14,700 | $236,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,776.00 | ||
| 2023 | $20,800 (+0.97%) Land $6,100 Building $14,700 | $208,000 (+18.11%) Land $61,000 Building $147,000 | |
| 2022 | $20,600 Land $6,100 Building $14,500 | $176,100 Land $52,146 Building $123,954 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2011–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · 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.
The area around 26 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 617 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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