444 Hwy 278 E, Wickes, AR 71973 Property Records

Polk County property record for 444 Hwy 278 E, Wickes, AR 71973

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	2 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	5.23 acres (227,819 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,067 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill	$4 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Sale Oct 2025 Sale
APN	`0000-08780-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0000-08780-0000`
Alternative APN	`11113`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,272 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,012 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,272 sqft
Storm Shelter	Storm Shelter
Flooring	Carpet
Storm Shutters	Storm Shutters
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Mobile/Manufactured
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Closed Piers
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	227,819 sqft (5.23 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	360 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	360 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	720 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	160 sqft
Deck Area	182 sqft
Patio Area	52 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	56 sqft
Utility Building	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	444 HIGHWAY 278 E
City	WICKES
State	AR
Zip	71973
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description	PT NE NW
Legal Range	31
Legal Township	05
Legal Section	27
Jurisdiction	POLK AR
Township / Civil Division	WHITE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1106
Census Tract	950600

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 16, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 42, WICKES, AR 71973-0042
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 18, 2025	Redemption Deed, Transfer
Oct 1, 2025	Redemption Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 23, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 23, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 1, 1989 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	2012 / 1634
Last Transfer Date	Dec 15, 2025
Transfer Doc	02025R4160
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Redemption Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Redemption Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK AR
Recording Date	Dec 18, 2025
Property Address	444 HIGHWAY 278 E, WICKES, AR 71973
Document Number	02025R4160
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2025
Instrument	2025R-4160
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 7, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 42, WICKES, AR 71973-0042

October 2025: Redemption Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Redemption Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK AR
Recording Date	Oct 1, 2025
Property Address	444 HIGHWAY 278 E, WICKES, AR 71973
Document Number	02025R3153
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2025
Instrument	2025R-3153
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 42, WICKES, AR 71973-0042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4.00 Homeowner's exemption	$8,040 (-) Land $1,300 Building $6,740	$40,200 (-) Land $6,500 Building $33,700
2025	$4.00 (-2%) Homeowner's exemption	$8,040 (-) Land $1,300 Building $6,740
2023	$5.00 Homeowner's exemption	$8,040 Land $1,300 Building $6,740	$40,200 Land $6,500 Building $33,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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	High above 70% of the US · above 96% of Arkansas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.4% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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