118 Short St, Columbus, AR 71831 Property Records

Hempstead County property record for 118 Short St, Columbus, AR 71831

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.58 acres (25,265 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$79,500 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$64 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`105-00029-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`105-00029-000`
Alternative APN	`18036`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,120 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,120 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	25,265 sqft (0.58 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Driveway	Driveway
Driveway Area	1,248 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	136 sqft
Patio Area	300 sqft
Fence	Fence
Utility Building	200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	118 SHORT ST
City	COLUMBUS
State	AR
Zip	71831-9011
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PT 5 & 6 BLK 15 SW SW
Legal Subdivision	COLUMBUS
Legal Block	15
Jurisdiction	HEMPSTEAD AR
Township / Civil Division	SALINE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1043
Census Tract	480200

Owner

118 Short St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Hempstead County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	118 SHORT ST, COLUMBUS, AR 71831-9011
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 18, 2013
Deed Document Number	2021-002271
Deed Book / Page	2021 / 2271
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2021: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	HEMPSTEAD AR
Recording Date	Oct 1, 2021
Property Address	118 SHORT ST, COLUMBUS, AR 71831-9011
Document Number	0020212271
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2021
Instrument	20212271
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 30, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	118 SHORT ST, COLUMBUS, AR 71831-9011

Mortgage

Document Number	0020212272
Date	Oct 1, 2021
Instrument	20212272

Lender

Name	HORATIO STATE BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	61 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hempstead County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
County	Hempstead County
Unified School District	Mineral Springs School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	Homeowner's exemption	$13,120 Land $870 Building $12,250
2024	$64.00 (-44.35%)
2023	$115.00 Homeowner's exemption	$13,120 Land $870 Building $12,250	$65,600 Land $4,350 Building $61,250

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 118 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 4, 2011 · 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	1 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

Wildfire risk around 118 Short St is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · above 41% of Arkansas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% 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	SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM private · serves 2,335 people · EPA ID AR0000889
Water Source	Purchased surface water from HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM
Last State Inspection	Aug 2025

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Apr 2025 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2020
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Four States Fiber Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
SWAT Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20