3909 Chaffee Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72904 Property Records

Sebastian County property record for 3909 Chaffee Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72904

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 846 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	0.182 acres (7,928 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$131,900 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,104 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale Jan 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17689-0171-00000-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17689-0171-00000-00`
Alternative APN	`46494`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	846 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	846 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Fiberglass
Lot Area	7,928 sqft (0.182 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	441 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	540 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	76 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	46494
Street Address	3909 CHAFFEE DR
City	FORT SMITH
State	AR
Zip	72904-6515
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 171
Legal Range	32
Legal Township	08
Legal Section	10
Legal Subdivision	SUNNYMEDE
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	171
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Township / Civil Division	UPPER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	501

Owner

3909 Chaffee Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.

Source: Sebastian County records, as of August 31, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3909 CHAFFEE DR, FORT SMITH, AR 72904-6515
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 2, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 3, 2020	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer BRIGHT LINE TITLE LLC
Oct 29, 2019	Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 27, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 27, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202424505
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2021
Property Address	3909 CHAFFEE DR, FORT SMITH, AR 72904-6515
Document Number	2021F17331
Instrument Date	Jul 2, 2021
Instrument	2021F-17331
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$165.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1530 BELLE AVE, 1530, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-1827

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9337 1 2 CEDAR ST, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706

January 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2020
Property Address	3909 CHAFFEE DR, FORT SMITH, AR 72904-6515
Document Number	2020F00134
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2019
Instrument	2020F-00134
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2021
Title Company	BRIGHT LINE TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$82.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1530 BELLE AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-1827
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

October 2019: Foreclosure

Document Type	Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Recording Date	Oct 29, 2019
Property Address	3909 CHAFFEE DR, FORT SMITH, AR 72904-6515
Document Number	2019F23170
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2019
Instrument	2019F-23170
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3909 Chaffee Dr was $1,104.

Source: Sebastian County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
County	Sebastian County
Municipality	Fort Smith City
Unified School District	Fort Smith Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,104.00	$19,030 (-) Land $4,000 Building $15,030	$95,150 (-) Land $20,000 Building $75,150
2025	$1,104.00	$19,030 Land $4,000 Building $15,030	$95,150 Land $20,000 Building $75,150
2023	$468.00	$8,070 (-) Land $2,000 Building $6,070	$40,350 (-) Land $10,000 Building $30,350
2022	$468.00	$8,070 Land $2,000 Building $6,070	$40,350 Land $10,000 Building $30,350

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3909 Chaffee Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 1, 2025

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 3909 Chaffee Dr 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Arkansas
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	FORT SMITH WATER UTILITIES serves 86,209 people · EPA ID AR0000507
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Feb 2026
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2017
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 699 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Dobson Fiber.

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