Craighead County property record for 281 Dorton St, Bay, AR 72411
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,511 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,490 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-135213-19800 |
| Primary APN | 10-135213-19800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,511 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,511 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,946 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Patio Area | 104 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 824738 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 DORTON ST |
| City | BAY |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72411-9547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KIRBY MEADOWS PHASE I |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 13 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | KIRBY MEADOWS |
| Legal Phase | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAIGHEAD AR |
| Township / Civil Division | MAUMELLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
281 Dorton St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Craighead County records, as of October 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 DORTON ST, BAY, AR 72411-9547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0678-000848 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Dorton St was $1,490 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Craighead County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Craighead County |
| Municipality | Bay City |
| Unified School District | Bay School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,490.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,237 Land $3,000 Building $25,237 | |
| 2023 | $1,053.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,237 Land $3,000 Building $25,237 | $141,185 Land $15,000 Building $126,185 |
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 281 Dorton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 37 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2001–2025) |
| 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 281 Dorton St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.5% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | BAY WATERWORKS serves 1,938 people · EPA ID AR0000129 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| 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 269 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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