459 Tortoise Bay Rd, Higden, AR 72067 Property Records

Cleburne County property record for 459 Tortoise Bay Rd, Higden, AR 72067

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,872 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size	1.31 acres (57,415 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$118,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill	$4,338 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2018 Sale Mar 2018 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`002-09458-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`002-09458-000`
Alternative APN	`21317`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,872 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,296 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2022
Effective Year Built	Effective 2022
Architectural Style	Bi-Level
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Closed Piers
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	57,415 sqft (1.31 acres)
Garage Area	576 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	960 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	120 sqft
Deck Area	448 sqft
Patio Area	292 sqft
Utility Building	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	459 TORTOISE BAY RD
City	HIGDEN
State	AR
Zip	72067-9109
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT NINE (9), TORTOISE BAY SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF CLEBURNE COUNTY, ARKANSAS. LESS AND EXCEPT TH
Legal Range	12
Legal Township	10
Legal Section	01
Legal Subdivision	TORTOISE BAY
Legal Lot Number	9,9,A
Jurisdiction	CLEBURNE AR
Township / Civil Division	SALINE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	480502

Owner

459 Tortoise Bay Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.

Source: Cleburne County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3912 LAKEVIEW RD, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72116-7305
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 28, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 28, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 28, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 28, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 28, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20193149
Last Transfer Date	Jul 30, 2024
Transfer Doc	0202404378
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLEBURNE AR
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2018
Property Address	459 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109
Document Number	0201801580
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2018
Instrument	201801580
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	455 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	459 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLEBURNE AR
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2018
Property Address	459 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109
Document Number	0201801578
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2018
Instrument	201801578
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$82.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20341 JOHNSON DR, SPRINGFIELD, LA 70462-7401

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	459 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLEBURNE AR
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2018
Property Address	459 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109
Document Number	0201801579
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2018
Instrument	201801579
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	435 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	459 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109

March 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CLEBURNE AR
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2018
Property Address	459 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109
Document Number	0201801581
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2018
Instrument	201801581
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	459 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 459 Tortoise Bay Rd was $4,338, up 9.1% from the year before.

Source: Cleburne County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
County	Cleburne County
Unified School District	West Side School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,338.00 (+9.08%)	$128,644 (-) Land $16,000 Building $112,644	$643,220 (-) Land $80,000 Building $563,220
2025	$3,977.00	$128,644 Land $16,000 Building $112,644	$643,220 Land $80,000 Building $563,220
2023	$3,615.00	$93,431 Land $16,000 Building $77,431	$467,155 Land $80,000 Building $387,155

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 459 Tortoise Bay Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2006 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	4 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 459 Tortoise Bay Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 73% of Arkansas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% 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	COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM serves 18,628 people · EPA ID AR0000101
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	7 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Turbidity not recorded as resolved · Mar 2025
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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Connect2First Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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