Garland County property record for 256 Forest Ridge Rd, Royal, AR 71968
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 7.76 acres (338,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,379 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100-19094-000 |
| Primary APN | 100-19094-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 338,026 sqft (7.76 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 128 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 128 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 433 sqft |
| Patio Area | 433 sqft |
| Lean-To | 400 sqft |
| Utility Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 256 FOREST RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71968-9603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SW NW |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | 10-3S-21 |
| Jurisdiction | GARLAND AR |
| Township / Civil Division | HALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
256 Forest Ridge Rd is owned by a company that bought it in May 2026.
Source: Garland County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 FOREST RIDGE RD, ROYAL, AR 71968-9603 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4876 / 660 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARLAND AR |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 256 FOREST RIDGE RD, ROYAL, AR 71968-9603 |
| Document Number | 4876000660 |
| Book / Page | 4876 / 660 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | PROFESSIONAL LAND TITLE COMPANY, PROFESSIONAL LAND TITLE OF ARK |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $51,661.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 256 FOREST RIDGE RD, ROYAL, AR 71968-9603 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Forest Ridge Rd was $1,379.
Source: Garland County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Garland County |
| Unified School District | Lake Hamilton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,379.00 | $31,070 Land $13,110 Building $17,960 | |
| 2023 | $408.00 | $31,070 Land $13,110 Building $17,960 | $155,350 Land $65,550 Building $89,800 |
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 256 Forest Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2022 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 256 Forest Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 57% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | HOT SPRINGS UTILITIES serves 75,343 people · EPA ID AR0000209 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Longview Cable Television Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Wireless ETC.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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