Orange County and Middletown City property record for 44 Benjamin Ave, Middletown, NY 10940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,565 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,748 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale Jul 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-11-23.2 |
| Primary APN | 40-11-23.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,565 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,673 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 817 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,240 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0180000825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 BENJAMIN AVE |
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 10940-6356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OR-2 |
| Legal Description | EASEMENT AGREE 2243/1184 4/25/78-4/25/79 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.20 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 15100 |
44 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Orange County and Middletown City records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 BENJAMIN AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-6356 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ASSURANCE ABSTRACT CORPORATION, ASSURANCE ABSTRACT CORP |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure PARAMOUNT LAND INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14264 / 597 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 23, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4344000036 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 44 BENJAMIN AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-6356 |
| Document Number | 0000052164 |
| Book / Page | 014264 / 000597 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 52164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | ASSURANCE ABSTRACT CORPORATION, ASSURANCE ABSTRACT CORP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 42 WAWAYANDA AVE MIDDLETOWN NY 109406321, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-6321 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 44 BENJAMIN AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-6356 |
| Document Number | 0000049743 |
| Book / Page | 014260 / 000100 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 49743 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | PARAMOUNT LAND INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $154.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 BARCLAY ST-4W NEW YORK NY 10286, NEW YORK, NY 10286 |
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 | $17,100 (-) Land $4,100 Building $13,000 | $194,500 (+6.93%) | |
| 2024 | $4,748.00 | $17,100 (-) Land $4,100 Building $13,000 | $181,900 (+6.37%) Land $43,613 Building $138,287 |
| 2023 | $17,100 (-) Land $4,100 Building $13,000 | $171,000 (+16.96%) Land $41,000 Building $130,000 | |
| 2022 | $17,100 Land $4,100 Building $13,000 | $146,200 Land $35,054 Building $111,146 |
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 44 Benjamin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 44 Benjamin 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 385 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, Verizon.
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