Cave City, AR · Sharp County

Home inspection in Cave City, Arkansas.

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Why Cave City homes need a local read

Cave City sits above Crystal River Cave, which has at least five rooms, and is known for its sweet watermelons.

History: Town announced in 1891 by brothers James and Jack Laman; Incorporated April 29, 1907.

Housing: The Crystal River Tourist Court (1934) at the cave entrance and the Bank of Cave City, established July 1, 1906.

Around town: Main Street (U.S. Highway 167), the Crystal River Tourist Court, the Flat Rock sandstone outcrop, and the former communities of Cedar Grove and Loyal.

Setting: At an elevation of 676 feet, above Crystal River Cave, which lies 75 to 100 feet below the surface; The town straddles the Sharp-Independence county line.

Water, flooding and moisture in Cave City

Water nearby: Crystal River, an underground stream in Crystal River Cave; The Strawberry River lies at the south end of Sharp County.

The Crystal River beneath the town stays at a constant 57 degrees and rises and falls with the Mississippi River, according to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

EPA's Map of Radon Zones places Sharp County in Zone 2 (predicted average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L). EPA notes that homes vary within any zone, so the map does not predict a single house.

In pictures

Spring River country homes.

Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.

Clear spring-fed river with gravel bars and limestone bluffs, morning

Clear spring-fed river with gravel bars and limestone bluffs, afternoon

Old two-story brick storefronts on a small-town main street, morning

Old two-story brick storefronts on a small-town main street, afternoon

River cabin deck overlooking a wooded riverbank, morning

River cabin deck overlooking a wooded riverbank, afternoon

1950s red-brick home with a carport — Home inspection in Cave City, AR

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Questions

Common questions.

Is Cave City really built over a cave?

Yes. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas says Crystal River Cave contains at least five rooms, 75 to 100 feet below the surface, and the Crystal River Tourist Court was built at the cave entrance in 1934.

Which county is Cave City in?

Cave City straddles the Independence-Sharp county line. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas says a three-mile strip of Independence County was transferred to Sharp County in 1879.

Why is mold such a concern in Arkansas homes?

Arkansas has hot, humid summers. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put Little Rock's average yearly precipitation at about 50 inches and its July average temperature at about 81 F. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. Warm, damp air is why moisture problems show up in Arkansas attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.

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