Orange County and Middletown City property record for 51 Benjamin Ave, Middletown, NY 10940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,165 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 330900 40-10-17 |
| Primary APN | 330900 40-10-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,120 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 294 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0180001600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 BENJAMIN AVE |
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 10940-6314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OR-2 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.00 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 15100 |
51 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2002.
Source: Orange County and Middletown City records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 BENJAMIN AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-6314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6012 / 159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $18,600 Land $5,500 Building $13,100 | $211,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,165.00 | ||
| 2023 | $18,600 (-) Land $5,500 Building $13,100 | $186,000 (+16.98%) Land $55,000 Building $131,000 | |
| 2022 | $18,600 Land $5,500 Building $13,100 | $159,000 Land $47,016 Building $111,984 |
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 51 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 51 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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