70 Melon Dr, Cave City, AR 72521 Property Records

Independence County property record for 70 Melon Dr, Cave City, AR 72521

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	2 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size	32 acres (1,393,920 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$1,005 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`162483.0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`162483.0`
Alternative APNs	`01060560001` `7668`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,520 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,520 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1988
Effective Year Built	Effective 1988
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	1,393,920 sqft (32 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	220 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	344 sqft
Patio Area	224 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	70 MELON DR
City	CAVE CITY
State	AR
Zip	72521-9435
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description	PT SE SW
Legal Range	05
Legal Township	15
Legal Section	30
Legal Subdivision	S30 T15 R05
Jurisdiction	INDEPENDENCE AR
Township / Civil Division	BARREN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	490102

Owner

Source: Independence County records, as of December 9, 2025

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	70 MELON DR, CAVE CITY, AR 72521-9435
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Sep 5, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Aug 31, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 5, 2019
Deed Sale	Sep 5, 2019
Prior Sale	Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20195341
Deed Book / Page	2019 / 4992
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 14, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	DEED2019/04992
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	INDEPENDENCE AR
Property Address	70 MELON DR, CAVE CITY, AR 72521-9435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 7, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	DT2020/20063
Date	Nov 17, 2020
Book Page	DT 2020/20063
Instrument	L202007134

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

September 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	INDEPENDENCE AR
Recording Date	Sep 5, 2019
Property Address	70 MELON DR, CAVE CITY, AR 72521-9435
Document Number	DEED2019/04992
Book / Page	DEED 2019 / 04992
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2019
Instrument	L201905341
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	70 MELON DR, CAVE CITY, AR 72521-9435

Mortgage

Document Number	L201905342
Date	Sep 5, 2019
Instrument	L201905342

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2049

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	INDEPENDENCE AR
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2018
Property Address	70 MELON DR, CAVE CITY, AR 72521-9435
Document Number	DEED2018/04752
Book / Page	DEED 2018 / 04752
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2018
Instrument	L201805294
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	186 DORAL DR, 186, ALPINE, AR 71920

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	70 MELON DR, CAVE CITY, AR 72521-9435

Mortgage

Document Number	L201805295
Date	Aug 31, 2018
Instrument	L201805295

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Independence County assessment roll, as of December 9, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
County	Independence County
Unified School District	Cave City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,005.00 (+54.85%)	$21,130 (-) Land $1,980 Building $19,150	$105,650 (-) Land $9,900 Building $95,750
2023	$649.00 Homeowner's exemption	$21,130 Land $1,980 Building $19,150	$105,650 Land $9,900 Building $95,750

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2017 · 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

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 55% of the US · above 70% of Arkansas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PFEIFFER WATER AUTHORITY serves 3,343 people · EPA ID AR0000251
Water Source	Purchased surface water from BATESVILLE WATER UTILITIES
Last State Inspection	Mar 2026
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2017
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
Hillbilly Wireless Fixed Wireless	45 / 10
AT&T Fixed Wireless	25 / 3

May also be available: Verizon.

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