1702 Independence St, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Property Records

Sebastian County property record for 1702 Independence St, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,522 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.258 acres (11,238 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$247,700 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$973 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11966-0012-00000-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11966-0012-00000-00`
Alternative APN	`85647`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,522 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,522 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Closed Piers
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Fiberglass
Lot Area	11,238 sqft (0.258 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	352 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	1,584 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	112 sqft
Deck Area	180 sqft
Patio Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	85647
Street Address	1702 INDEPENDENCE ST
City	FORT SMITH
State	AR
Zip	72901-7236
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 12
Legal Range	32
Legal Township	08
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	DONOHO #2
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Township / Civil Division	UPPER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	1201

Owner

Source: Sebastian County records, as of October 21, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 90973, NASHVILLE, TN 37209-0973
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 11, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202313992
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Fiduciary Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Fiduciary Deed
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Recording Date	Jul 18, 2023
Property Address	1702 INDEPENDENCE ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-7236
Document Number	2023F13992
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2023
Instrument	2023F-13992
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 9, 2023
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, MARTIN LAND & TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$818.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1900 TOWSON AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-5902

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 90973, NASHVILLE, TN 37209-0973
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sebastian County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
County	Sebastian County
Municipality	Fort Smith City
Unified School District	Fort Smith Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$973.00	$25,617 (-) Land $5,000 Building $20,617	$128,085 (-) Land $25,000 Building $103,085
2025	$973.00 (+10.07%)	$25,617 (+68.09%) Land $5,000 Building $20,617	$128,085 (+68.09%) Land $25,000 Building $103,085
2023	$884.00	$15,240 Land $4,000 Building $11,240	$76,200 Land $20,000 Building $56,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 1, 2025

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 95% of Arkansas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	FORT SMITH WATER UTILITIES serves 86,209 people · EPA ID AR0000507
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Feb 2026
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2017
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Right Fiber Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Dobson Fiber.

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