Phillips County property record for 256 S Sam, West Helena, AR 72390
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,252 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jul 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $156 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 703-03827-000 |
| Primary APN | 703-03827-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,252 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Closed Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 118 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 256 S SAM |
|---|---|
| City | WEST HELENA |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72390-2847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST HELENA LOT 23 BLK 57 |
| Legal Range | 04E |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | W. HELENA |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | PHILLIPS AR |
| Township / Civil Division | HORNOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 480500 |
256 S Sam is owned by an individual who bought it in July 1993.
Source: Phillips County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 332 DINAN, WEST HELENA, AR 72390-3502 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 694 / 368 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 S Sam was $156.
Source: Phillips County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Phillips County |
| Municipality | Helena-West Helena City |
| Unified School District | Helena-West Helena School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $156.00 | $2,580 (-) Land $400 Building $2,180 | $12,900 Land $2,000 Building $10,900 |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $2,580 Land $400 Building $2,180 | |
| 2024 | $12,900 (-0.39%) Land $2,000 Building $10,900 | ||
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $2,590 Land $400 Building $2,190 | $12,950 Land $2,000 Building $10,950 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 256 S Sam in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2010 · 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 Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2011 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Associated Flooding |
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 S Sam is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | WEST HELENA WATER WORKS serves 5,693 people · EPA ID AR0000416 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli not recorded as resolved · Apr 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Jul 2024 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Nov 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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 274 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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