261 Tortoise Bay Rd, Higden, AR 72067 Property Records

Cleburne County property record for 261 Tortoise Bay Rd, Higden, AR 72067

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.961 acres (41,868 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$120,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill$161 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Mortgage
Mar 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN002-09481-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN002-09481-000
Alternative APN
  • 21339

Exterior

Lot Area41,868 sqft (0.961 acres)
Utility Building400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 TORTOISE BAY RD
CityHIGDEN
StateAR
Zip72067-9107
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12
Legal Township10
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionTORTOISE BAY
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionCLEBURNE AR
Township / Civil DivisionSALINE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract480502

Owner

Source: Cleburne County records, as of October 13, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4871 BRIARCLIFF AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38117-3309
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 4, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STONE BANK
Mar 2, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage
COGENT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 7, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 7, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 18, 1997
Deed Document Number20163441
Prior Transfer DateDec 15, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc200700062
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCLEBURNE AR
Recording DateJun 4, 2026
Property Address261 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9107
Document Number0000003205
Instrument DateJun 1, 2026
Instrument20263205
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4871 BRIARCLIFF AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38117-3309

Mortgage

Document Number0000003205,
DateJun 4, 2026
Instrument20263205
Lender
NameSTONE BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJun 1, 2031
Interest
Rate6.3%
Max Rate-1%

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCLEBURNE AR
Property Address261 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9107
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202301155
DateMar 2, 2023
Instrument202301155
Lender
NameCOGENT BANK
TypeBank
AddressNASHVILLE, TN 37201
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term299 Months
DueFeb 28, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cleburne County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArkansas
CountyCleburne County
Unified School DistrictWest Side School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$161.00$4,168 (-) Land $3,000 Building $1,168$20,840 (-) Land $15,000 Building $5,840
2025$161.00$4,168 (-) Land $3,000 Building $1,168$20,840 (-) Land $15,000 Building $5,840
2023$161.00$4,168 Land $3,000 Building $1,168$20,840 Land $15,000 Building $5,840

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2006 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 40% of the US · above 41% of Arkansas
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCOMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM
serves 18,628 people · EPA ID AR0000101
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead7 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
not recorded as resolved · Mar 2025
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Connect2First
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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