Sharp County property record for 281 Simstown Rd, Evening Shade, AR 72532
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,600 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 97.6 acres (4,254,070 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $842 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 001-08594-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-08594-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 806 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Closed Piers |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 4,254,070 sqft (97.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 416 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 281 SIMSTOWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | EVENING SHADE |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72532-9447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PT E/2 SW/4 & PT W/2 SE/4 |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 17 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SHARP AR |
| Township / Civil Division | LAVE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2073 |
| Census Tract | 470300 |
281 Simstown Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2008.
Source: Sharp County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1775 HIGHLAND RD, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-3130 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 2009/01554 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Simstown Rd was $842 with a homeowner's exemption, up 206.2% from the year before.
Source: Sharp County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sharp County |
| Unified School District | Cave City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $842.00 (+206.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,460 (-) Land $3,690 Building $30,770 | |
| 2025 | $275.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,460 Land $3,690 Building $30,770 | |
| 2023 | $842.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,460 Land $3,690 Building $30,770 | $172,300 Land $18,450 Building $153,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Simstown Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 16, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 Simstown 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 81% 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 | GENTRYVILLE PUBLIC WATER AUTH serves 469 people · EPA ID AR0000699 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| NEXT, Powered by NAEC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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