Owyhee County property record for 9044 State Hwy 78, Melba, ID 83641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,910 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 5.81 acres (253,432 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,900 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,759 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| APN | RP005210000030 |
| Primary APN | RP005210000030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,910 sqft Finished Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 253,432 sqft (5.81 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Lean-To | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 9044 STATE HIGHWAY 78 |
|---|---|
| City | MELBA |
| State | ID |
| Zip | 83641-4108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Residentia |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 GEIGER SUBDIVISION 36 2N 4W |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEIGER SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | OWYHEE ID |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
9044 State Hwy 78 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Owyhee County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9044 STATE HIGHWAY 78, MELBA, ID 83641-4108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019299896 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 299896 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OWYHEE ID |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 9044 STATE HIGHWAY 78, MELBA, ID 83641-4108 |
| Document Number | 299896 |
| Map Reference | DOC 244331 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 299896 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | PIONEER TITLE COMPANY OWYHE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9044 STATE HIGHWAY 78, MELBA, ID 83641-4108 |
| Document Number | 299897 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 299897 |
| Name | IDAHO CENTRAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2029 |
Source: Owyhee County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee County |
| Unified School District | Marsing Joint School District 363 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $623,383 Land $192,563 Building $430,820 | $623,383 Land $192,563 Building $430,820 | |
| 2023 | $1,759.00 | $462,310 (-0.13%) Land $62,990 Building $399,320 | $462,310 (-0.13%) Land $62,990 Building $399,320 |
| 2022 | $462,930 Land $62,990 Building $399,940 | $462,930 Land $62,990 Building $399,940 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 9044 State Hwy 78.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 9044 State Hwy 78 is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 82% of Idaho |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Cambridge Telephone Company.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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