Orange County and Middletown City property record for 79 Forest Ave, Middletown, NY 10940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,883 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $249,500 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $7,914 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 330900 36-6-4 |
| Primary APN | 330900 36-6-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,883 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,995 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 807 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 598 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0740000200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 FOREST AVE |
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 10940-3301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
79 Forest Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Orange County and Middletown City records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 FOREST AVE, 9, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-3301 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12130 / 997 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 1999 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 79 FOREST AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-3301 |
| Document Number | 0000076445 |
| Book / Page | 15821 / 1771 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250076445 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 FOREST AVE # 9, 9, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-3301 |
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 | $28,500 (-) Land $9,300 Building $19,200 | $324,200 (+6.93%) | |
| 2024 | $7,914.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,500 (-) Land $9,300 Building $19,200 | $303,200 (+6.39%) |
| 2023 | $28,500 (-) Land $9,300 Building $19,200 | $285,000 (+17%) Land $93,000 Building $192,000 | |
| 2022 | $28,500 Land $9,300 Building $19,200 | $243,600 Land $79,491 Building $164,109 |
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 79 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 79 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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