Benton County property record for 185 Melon Dr, Camden, TN 38320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,375 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.78 acres (33,977 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $56,500 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $834 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003073K C 00401 |
| Primary APN | 003073K C 00401 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,375 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,375 sqft |
| Basement Area | 234 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 234 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,977 sqft (0.78 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 325 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 185 MELON DR |
|---|---|
| City | CAMDEN |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38320-6266 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 05, COUNTY AREA: A01 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN & COUNTRY #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 963300 |
185 Melon Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Benton County records, as of December 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 MELON DR, CAMDEN, TN 38320-6266 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 82976 |
| Deed Book / Page | 251 / 772 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Melon Dr was $834.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Camden City |
| Unified School District | Benton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $834.00 | $35,625 Land $3,775 Building $31,850 | $142,500 Land $15,100 Building $127,400 |
| 2023 | $632.00 | $17,250 (-) Land $3,000 Building $14,250 | |
| 2022 | $632.00 | $17,250 Land $3,000 Building $14,250 | $69,000 Land $12,000 Building $57,000 |
| 2020 | $69,000 Land $12,000 Building $57,000 |
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 185 Melon Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 3, 2012 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2019 · other causes |
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 185 Melon Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 · lower than 72% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CAMDEN WATER DEPT serves 10,013 people · EPA ID TN0000090 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 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 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TEC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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