289 Hwy 278 E, Wickes, AR 71973 Property Records

Polk County property record for 289 Hwy 278 E, Wickes, AR 71973

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.719 acres (31,363 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$70,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill	$274 (2025)
APN	`8500-00291-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8500-00291-0000`
Alternative APN	`22104`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,640 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,220 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Closed Piers
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	31,363 sqft (0.719 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Driveway	Driveway
Driveway Area	360 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	24 sqft
Deck Area	16 sqft
Patio Area	168 sqft
Utility Building	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	289 HIGHWAY 278 E
City	WICKES
State	AR
Zip	71973-9349
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 31 WEST, POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS DESCRI
Legal Subdivision	WICKES AC (21-5-31)
Jurisdiction	POLK AR
Township / Civil Division	WHITE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1093
Census Tract	950600

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 20, 2025

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	289 HIGHWAY 278 E, WICKES, AR 71973-9349
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
County	Polk County
Municipality	Wickes Town
Unified School District	Cossatot River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$274.00 (-5.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$17,120 (+23.08%) Land $1,630 Building $15,490
2023	$291.00 Homeowner's exemption	$13,910 Land $1,630 Building $12,280	$85,600 Land $8,150 Building $77,450

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 63% of the US · above 88% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	WICKES WATERWORKS serves 2,014 people · EPA ID AR0000440
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GILLHAM REGIONAL WATER DIST
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2019
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Four States Fiber Fiber	1,000 / 1,000