Orange County and Montgomery Town property record for 71 Valley Ave, Walden, NY 12586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,235 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,719 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334205 306-8-8 |
| Primary APN | 334205 306-8-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,264 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,235 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Urban |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 512 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 306-8-8 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 VALLEY AVE |
| City | WALDEN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12586-1419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | LIFE ESTATE FOR WILLIAM H & GRACE M ECKLER |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTGOMERY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
71 Valley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Orange County and Montgomery Town records, as of April 29, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 VALLEY AVE, WALDEN, NY 12586-1419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| May 28, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202327035 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15413 / 199 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1153001996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 71 VALLEY AVE, WALDEN, NY 12586-1419 |
| Document Number | 0000027035 |
| Book / Page | 15413 / 199 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230027035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6906 TREETOP LN, COLUMBUS, GA 31909-3262 |
| Document Number | 0000027036 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230027036 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 71 VALLEY AVE, WALDEN, NY 12586-1419 |
| Document Number | 0000044084 |
| Book / Page | 14996 / 1350 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210044084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 518, CHESTER, NY 10918-0518 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 71 VALLEY AVE, WALDEN, NY 12586-1419 |
| Document Number | 0000035056 |
| Book / Page | 14970 / 502 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210035056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 518, CHESTER, NY 10918-0518 |
Source: Orange County and Montgomery Town assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Orange County |
| County Subdivision | Montgomery Town |
| Municipality | Walden Village |
| Unified School District | Valley Central School District (Montgomery) (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,000 Land $19,300 Building $108,700 | $345,900 | |
| 2024 | $8,719.00 | ||
| 2023 | $125,000 (+18.04%) Land $19,300 Building $105,700 | $297,600 (+37.71%) Land $45,949 Building $251,651 | |
| 2022 | $105,900 Land $19,300 Building $86,600 | $216,100 Land $39,384 Building $176,716 |
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 71 Valley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 71 Valley 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WALDEN VILLAGE serves 7,007 people · EPA ID NY3503559 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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