Washington County property record for 281 Jay Ave, Elkins, AR 72727
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $936 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 770-17306-000 |
| Primary APN | 770-17306-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Closed Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 494 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 281 JAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELKINS |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72727-2945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 28 |
| Legal Township | 17 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEISURE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON AR |
| Township / Civil Division | GOSHEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10112 |
281 Jay Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2005.
Source: Washington County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 67, GOSHEN, AR 72735-0067 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1029 / 806 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON AR |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 JAY AVE, ELKINS, AR 72727 |
| Document Number | 202100033752 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00033752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | WACO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $580.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2505 RIVERWATER LN, 2505, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703-9029 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 290, GOSHEN, AR 72735-0290 |
| Document Number | 202100033753 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00033753 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Jay Ave was $936 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Goshen Town |
| Unified School District | Fayetteville School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,700 (-) Land $9,000 Building $38,700 | $238,500 Land $45,000 Building $193,500 | |
| 2025 | $936.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,700 Land $9,000 Building $38,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,138.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,700 Land $9,000 Building $38,700 | $238,500 Land $45,000 Building $193,500 |
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 Jay Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2025 · 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 | 1 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 281 Jay Ave is moderate, ranking above 57% 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 57% of the US · above 76% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | FAYETTEVILLE WATERWORKS serves 116,398 people · EPA ID AR0000569 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BEAVER WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| 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 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| OzarksGo Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon, Windstream.
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