Desha County property record for 246 S John St, Dumas, AR 71639
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,012 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.566 acres (24,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (May 1968) |
| Tax Bill | $1,083 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 004-02175-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-02175-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,012 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,012 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,640 sqft (0.566 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 154 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 352 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 880 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 632 sqft |
| Patio Area | 625 sqft |
| Utility Building | 144 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 246 S JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUMAS |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71639-2435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 09 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN PURYEAR 2ND ADDITION INSI |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | DESHA AR |
| Township / Civil Division | RANDOLPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
246 S John St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1968.
Source: Desha County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 S JOHN ST, DUMAS, AR 71639-2435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1968 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1968 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 184 / 697 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 246 S John St was $1,083 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Desha County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Desha County |
| Municipality | Dumas City |
| Unified School District | Dumas School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,083.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,140 (-) Land $4,500 Building $27,640 | $160,700 Land $22,500 Building $138,200 |
| 2025 | $1,083.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,140 Land $4,500 Building $27,640 | |
| 2023 | $1,024.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,140 Land $4,500 Building $27,640 | $160,700 Land $22,500 Building $138,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 246 S John St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1981–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 246 S John St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DUMAS WATERWORKS serves 6,338 people · EPA ID AR0000171 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Apr 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 262 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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