Desha County property record for 540 S Cherry St, Dumas, AR 71639
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 984 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $157 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 004-01211-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-01211-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Foundation Type | Open Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 540 S CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUMAS |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71639-2602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 09 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | KING ADDITION INSIDE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | DESHA AR |
| Township / Civil Division | RANDOLPH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
540 S Cherry St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2012.
Source: Desha County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 S CHERRY ST, DUMAS, AR 71639-2602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20037885 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 2012R2338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 S Cherry St was $157 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Desha County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Desha County |
| Municipality | Dumas City |
| Unified School District | Dumas School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $157.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,850 (-) Land $300 Building $2,550 | $14,250 Land $1,500 Building $12,750 |
| 2025 | $157.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,850 Land $300 Building $2,550 | |
| 2023 | $149.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,850 Land $300 Building $2,550 | $14,250 Land $1,500 Building $12,750 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 540 S Cherry St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2001.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 19, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2001–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Associated Flooding |
| 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 540 S Cherry St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.5% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | DUMAS WATERWORKS serves 6,338 people · EPA ID AR0000171 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Apr 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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