Prairie County property record for 12271 Hwy 38 W, Ward, AR 72176
| Property Type | Misc Structure / Fixture |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,400 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 80 acres (3,484,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $392 (2026) |
| APN | 001-06863-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-06863-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,484,800 sqft (80 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 12271 HIGHWAY 38 W |
|---|---|
| City | WARD |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72176-8215 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Misc Structure / Fixture |
| Legal Description | THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (E 1/2-NW 1/4), LOCATED IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST |
| Legal Range | 07W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | RURAL METES & BOUNDS |
| Jurisdiction | PRAIRIE AR |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY PLAIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 460100 |
12271 Hwy 38 W, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since December 1987.
Source: Prairie County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11754 HIGHWAY 38 W, WARD, AR 72176-6001 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41 / 159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12271 Hwy 38 W was $392, up 9.2% from the year before.
Source: Prairie County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Prairie County |
| Unified School District | Des Arc Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $392.00 (+9.19%) | $9,810 (-) Land $9,190 Building $620 | |
| 2025 | $359.00 | $9,810 Land $9,190 Building $620 | $49,050 Land $45,950 Building $3,100 |
| 2023 | $327.00 | $7,140 Land $6,610 Building $530 | $35,700 Land $33,050 Building $2,650 |
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 12271 Hwy 38 W.
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 12271 Hwy 38 W is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.08% 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 | 0.08% 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 | DES ARC WATERWORKS serves 4,245 people · EPA ID AR0000449 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Connect2First Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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