217 Cornell Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72908 Property Records

Sebastian County property record for 217 Cornell Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72908

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.231 acres (10,062 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$82,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill	$996 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Sale May 2022 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11621-0091-00000-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11621-0091-00000-00`
Alternative APN	`84769`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,461 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,811 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,461 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Fiberglass
Lot Area	10,062 sqft (0.231 acres)
Lot Dimensions	129 ft deep x 77 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	350 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	342 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	92 sqft
Patio Area	256 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	84769
Street Address	217 CORNELL AVE
City	FORT SMITH
State	AR
Zip	72908-8208
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 91
Legal Range	32
Legal Township	07
Legal Section	09
Legal Subdivision	COLONY PLACE #2
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	91
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Township / Civil Division	UPPER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1022
Census Tract	1309

Owner

Source: Sebastian County records, as of August 31, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	217 CORNELL AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8208
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 15, 2023	Beneficiary Deed, Transfer
May 26, 2022	Beneficiary Deed, Transfer WESTERN TITLE SERVICES LLC, WESTERN AR TTL SVCS LLC
Dec 16, 2021	Beneficiary Deed, Transfer
Feb 21, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARVEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 21, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 21, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 11, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20173823
Last Transfer Date	Dec 16, 2021
Transfer Doc	2021F32598
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Beneficiary Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Beneficiary Deed
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2023
Property Address	217 CORNELL AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8208
Document Number	2023F05093
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2023
Instrument	2023F-05093
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	217 CORNELL AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8208

May 2022: Beneficiary Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Beneficiary Deed
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Recording Date	May 26, 2022
Property Address	217 CORNELL AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8208
Document Number	2022F12869
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2022
Instrument	2022F-12869
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 4, 2023
Title Company	WESTERN TITLE SERVICES LLC, WESTERN AR TTL SVCS LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 CORNELL AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8208

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship

December 2021: Beneficiary Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Beneficiary Deed
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2021
Property Address	217 CORNELL AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8208
Document Number	2021F32598
Instrument Date	Dec 16, 2021
Instrument	2021F-32598
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Recording Date	Feb 21, 2017
Property Address	217 CORNELL AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8208
Document Number	2017F03823
Instrument Date	Feb 16, 2017
Instrument	2017F-03823
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 4, 2023
Title Company	WACO TITLE COMPANY FORT SMITH, WACO TITLE COMPANY FORT SMIT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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
Address	12310 STONECHASE DR, FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8985

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 CORNELL AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8208

Mortgage

Document Number	2017F03824
Date	Feb 21, 2017
Instrument	2017F-03824

Lender

Name	ARVEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

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	$996.00 Homeowner's exemption	$33,214 (-) Land $6,500 Building $26,714	$166,070 (-) Land $32,500 Building $133,570
2025	$996.00 (+74.43%) Homeowner's exemption	$33,214 (+65.24%) Land $6,500 Building $26,714	$166,070 (+65.24%) Land $32,500 Building $133,570
2023	$571.00 Homeowner's exemption	$20,100 Land $5,000 Building $15,100	$100,500 Land $25,000 Building $75,500

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 1, 2025 · 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	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2025)
Most Recent Claim	May 2025 · other causes

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Arkansas
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% 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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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