Independence County property record for 2579 Newport Rd, Batesville, AR 72501
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,548 sqft |
| Lot Size | 5.82 acres (253,519 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $623 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70244.0 |
| Primary APN | 70244.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Closed Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 253,519 sqft (5.82 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 568 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Utility Building | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 2579 NEWPORT RD |
|---|---|
| City | BATESVILLE |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72501-7884 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PT NE SE |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 12 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | S08 T12 R05 |
| Jurisdiction | INDEPENDENCE AR |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSIE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 490800 |
2579 Newport Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Independence County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2609 NEWPORT RD, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-7881 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252528 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2025 / 3031 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000773 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2579 Newport Rd was $623, up 3,178.9% from the year before.
Source: Independence County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence County |
| Unified School District | Southside School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $623.00 (+3,178.95%) | $13,870 (+32.22%) Land $2,240 Building $11,630 | $69,350 (+32.22%) Land $11,200 Building $58,150 |
| 2025 | $19.00 | $10,490 Land $1,590 Building $8,900 | $52,450 Land $7,950 Building $44,500 |
| 2023 | $159.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,490 Land $1,590 Building $8,900 | $52,450 Land $7,950 Building $44,500 |
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 2579 Newport Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2017 · 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 | 8 (1990–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2579 Newport Rd is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 79% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SOUTHSIDE PUB WATER AUTHORITY serves 9,108 people · EPA ID AR0000254 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 35 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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