2518 Dodson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Property Records

Sebastian County property record for 2518 Dodson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Property Summary

Property TypeGovernment / Public Use
Details1 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.237 acres (10,324 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$179,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill$441 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15925-0006-00048-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15925-0006-00048-00
Alternative APN
  • 40335

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,632 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,728 sqft
1st Floor Area1,632 sqft
Basement Area1,096 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialFiberglass
Lot Area10,324 sqft (0.237 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area468 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area468 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area126 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area532 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number40335
Street Address2518 DODSON AVE
CityFORT SMITH
StateAR
Zip72901-4124
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Government / Public Use
Legal DescriptionLOTS 5 & 6 BLK 48
Legal Range32
Legal Township08
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionPARK HILL
Legal Block48
Legal Lot Number5,6
JurisdictionSEBASTIAN AR
Township / Civil DivisionUPPER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract1001

Owner

2518 Dodson Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2025.

Source: Sebastian County records, as of September 29, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1908, FORT SMITH, AR 72902-1908
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 24, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 24, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 11, 1999
Deed Document Number20251406
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSEBASTIAN AR
Recording DateJan 24, 2025
Property Address2518 DODSON AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-4124
Document Number0202501406
Instrument DateJan 24, 2025
Instrument2025-01406
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2025
Title CompanyGUARDIAN ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, GUIARANTY ABSTRACT & TTL CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3219 GREEN WAY, ALMA, AR 72921-7894

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1908, FORT SMITH, AR 72902-1908

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2518 Dodson Ave was $441.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArkansas
CountySebastian County
MunicipalityFort Smith City
Unified School DistrictFort Smith Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$441.00$7,600 Land $7,600$38,000 Land $38,000
2023$1,537.00$26,490 Land $5,200 Building $21,290$132,450 Land $26,000 Building $106,450

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2518 Dodson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 2518 Dodson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemFORT SMITH WATER UTILITIES
serves 86,209 people · EPA ID AR0000507
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Aug 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Dobson Fiber, T-Mobile.

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