Benton County property record for 245 Melon Dr, Camden, TN 38320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,347 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $768 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003073K C 00302 |
| Primary APN | 003073K C 00302 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,347 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,347 sqft |
| Basement Area | 240 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 205 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 245 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 Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 963300 |
245 Melon Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 1979.
Source: Benton County records, as of December 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 MELON DR, CAMDEN, TN 38320-6266 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 1979 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 1979 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000116246 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Melon Dr was $768.
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 | $768.00 | $32,825 Land $3,150 Building $29,675 | $131,300 Land $12,600 Building $118,700 |
| 2023 | $640.00 | $17,450 (-) Land $2,250 Building $15,200 | |
| 2022 | $640.00 | $17,450 Land $2,250 Building $15,200 | $69,800 Land $9,000 Building $60,800 |
| 2020 | $69,800 Land $9,000 Building $60,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 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 245 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 66% of the US · above 50% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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 35 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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