Desha County property record for 120 Kelso Rd, Watson, AR 71674
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,856 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.91 acres (39,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $632 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 001-02740-002 |
| Primary APN | 001-02740-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Foundation Type | Open Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 39,640 sqft (0.91 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 396 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 120 KELSO RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71674-9666 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SE1/4 SE1/4 140 X 284 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | DESHA AR |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1200 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
120 Kelso Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Desha County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 KELSO RD, WATSON, AR 71674-9666 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DESHA AR |
| Property Address | 120 KELSO RD, WATSON, AR 71674-9666 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 02021R1674 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R1674 |
| Name | MCGEHEE BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 120 Kelso Rd was $632 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Desha County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Desha County |
| Unified School District | McGehee School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $632.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,940 (-) Land $1,200 Building $11,740 | $64,700 Land $6,000 Building $58,700 |
| 2025 | $632.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,940 Land $1,200 Building $11,740 | |
| 2023 | $632.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,940 Land $1,200 Building $11,740 | $64,700 Land $6,000 Building $58,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 120 Kelso Rd in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 42 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (2001–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · Severe Storms And 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 120 Kelso Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 92% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | KELSO-ROHWER WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 563 people · EPA ID AR0000168 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Aristotle Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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