397 Rice Ln, Royal, AR 71968 Property Records

Garland County property record for 397 Rice Ln, Royal, AR 71968

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 3,645 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	12.3 acres (536,224 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$490,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,588 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`100-18589-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`100-18589-000`
Alternative APNs	`1052929.0` `11537`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,645 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	3,645 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
Exterior Material	Fiber Cement Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	536,224 sqft (12.3 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	920 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	432 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	Above-Ground Pool
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	936 sqft
Deck Area	190 sqft
Patio Area	600 sqft
Utility Building	1,800 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	397 RICE LN
City	ROYAL
State	AR
Zip	71968-8702
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description	PT SE NW
Legal Range	21W
Legal Township	03S
Legal Section	03
Legal Subdivision	03-3S-21
Jurisdiction	GARLAND AR
Township / Civil Division	HALE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	11102

Owner

397 Rice Ln, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.

Source: Garland County records, as of November 17, 2025

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	397 RICE LN, ROYAL, AR 71968-8702
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 15, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TELCOE FCU
May 5, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage GOODMORTGAGE.COM
May 16, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage BANK OF LITTLE ROCK MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	4377 / 145
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 5, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0034480830
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GARLAND AR
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2021
Property Address	397 RICE LN, ROYAL, AR 71968-8702
Document Number	0043770145
Book / Page	4377 / 145
Instrument Date	Nov 9, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2022
Title Company	ADVANTAGE TITLE AND ESCROW INC, ADVANTAGE TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,617.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0004377149
Date	Nov 15, 2021
Instrument	4377/149

Lender

Name	TELCOE FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GARLAND AR
Property Address	397 RICE LN, ROYAL, AR 71968-8702
Document Number	0041770204
Instrument Date	May 5, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	397 RICE LN ROYAL AR 719688702, ROYAL, AR 71968-8702

Mortgage

Document Number	0041770204
Date	Jul 7, 2020
Book Page	004177/000204

Lender

Name	GOODMORTGAGE.COM
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PLANO, TX 75024

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 6, 2050

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GARLAND AR
Recording Date	May 16, 2018
Property Address	397 RICE LN, ROYAL, AR 71968-8702
Document Number	0039470209
Book / Page	3947 / 0209
Instrument Date	May 15, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2022
Title Company	GARLAND COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,227.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	397 RICE LN, ROYAL, AR 71968-8702

Mortgage

Document Number	0003947213
Date	May 16, 2018
Instrument	3947/213

Lender

Name	BANK OF LITTLE ROCK MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 397 Rice Ln was $4,588.

Source: Garland County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
County	Garland County
Unified School District	Lake Hamilton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,588.00	$103,350 Land $5,280 Building $98,070
2023	$4,526.00	$103,350 Land $5,280 Building $98,070	$516,750 Land $26,400 Building $490,350

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

FEMA maps place 397 Rice Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2022 · 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
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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

Wildfire risk around 397 Rice Ln is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · above 70% 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	HOT SPRINGS UTILITIES serves 75,343 people · EPA ID AR0000209
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2019
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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Longview Cable Television Company Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Wireless ETC.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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