Clay County property record for 42 Co Rd 553, Rector, AR 72461
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,969 sqft |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,196 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 051-05821-000 |
| Primary APN | 051-05821-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,969 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,969 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 392 sqft |
| Lean-To | 810 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,080 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 42 COUNTY ROAD 553 |
|---|---|
| City | RECTOR |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72461-8616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SE SW |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY AR |
| Township / Civil Division | PAYNE-SWAIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1099 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
42 Co Rd 553, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Clay County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 COUNTY ROAD 553, RECTOR, AR 72461-8616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Co Rd 553 was $1,196 with a homeowner's exemption, up 50.3% from the year before.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clay County |
| Unified School District | Rector School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,196.00 (+50.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $39,570 (-) Land $9,000 Building $30,570 | $197,850 Land $45,000 Building $152,850 |
| 2025 | $796.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,570 Land $9,000 Building $30,570 | |
| 2023 | $812.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,570 Land $9,000 Building $30,570 | $197,850 Land $45,000 Building $152,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Co Rd 553 in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 42 Co Rd 553 is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 83% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
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