Ouachita County property record for 402 N Benton, Chidester, AR 71726
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 828 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $593 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $121 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 921-00025-000R |
| Primary APN | 921-00025-000R |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 828 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Closed Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 182 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 402 N BENTON |
|---|---|
| City | CHIDESTER |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT NE1/4 SE1/4 PT NW 1/4 SE1/4 11-12-19 CHID |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHIDESTER CITY METES & BOUNDS |
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA AR |
| Township / Civil Division | RED HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Ouachita County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 205, CHIDESTER, AR 71726-0205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017408 |
| Deed Book / Page | 298 / 420 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | D298/00420 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA AR |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 402 N BENTON, CHIDESTER, AR 71726 |
| Document Number | 2018001343 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-001343 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 418 S DOGWOOD, WHELEN SPRINGS, AR 71772 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 412 N BENTON, CHIDESTER, AR 71726 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA AR |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 402 N BENTON, CHIDESTER, AR 71726 |
| Document Number | D298/00420 |
| Book / Page | D298 / 00420 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | D2017-000408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 41, CHIDESTER, AR 71726-0041 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Ouachita County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Ouachita County |
| Municipality | Chidester City |
| Unified School District | Camden Fairview School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $121.00 (+9.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $8,040 (-) Land $800 Building $7,240 | $40,200 (-) Land $4,000 Building $36,200 |
| 2025 | $111.00 (+9.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $8,040 (+64.75%) Land $800 Building $7,240 | $40,200 (+64.75%) Land $4,000 Building $36,200 |
| 2023 | $101.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,880 Land $600 Building $4,280 | $24,400 Land $3,000 Building $21,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2004 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 83% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | CHIDESTER WATER WORKS serves 336 people · EPA ID AR0000403 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| 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 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL | 10 / 1 |
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