Franklin County property record for 12938 Watalula Rd, Ozark, AR 72949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 2.85 acres (124,146 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,475 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $158 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-05004-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-05004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Storm Shelter | Storm Shelter |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Storm Shutters | Storm Shutters |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 124,146 sqft (2.85 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 128 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 401 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Utility Building | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 12938 WATALULA RD |
|---|---|
| City | OZARK |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72949-9249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, TANGE 27 WEST MORE PARTICULARLY DESC |
| Legal Range | 27 |
| Legal Township | 11 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN AR |
| Township / Civil Division | WATALULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1131 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
12938 Watalula Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Franklin County records, as of October 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12938 WATALULA RD, OZARK, AR 72949-9249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 252 / 590 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000252/590 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN AR |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12938 WATALULA RD, OZARK, AR 72949-9249 |
| Document Number | 000252/590 |
| Book / Page | 252 / 590 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3415 VISION DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43219-6009 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12938 Watalula Rd was $158 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Franklin County |
| Unified School District | Ozark School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158.00 Homeowner's exemption | $15,830 Land $2,830 Building $13,000 | |
| 2023 | $373.00 Homeowner's exemption | $15,830 Land $2,830 Building $13,000 | $79,150 Land $14,150 Building $65,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 12938 Watalula Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 2000.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (2000–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2016 · river or lake 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 12938 Watalula Rd is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · above 84% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | WATALULA WATER ASS0CIATION serves 2,278 people · EPA ID AR0000606 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OZARK WATERWORKS |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wave Rural Connect Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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