Cleburne County property record for 475 Tortoise Bay Rd, Higden, AR 72067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,586 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 1.41 acres (61,852 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $699,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,127 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-09460-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-09460-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,586 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,384 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 186 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 186 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Closed Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 61,852 sqft (1.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,193 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 600 sqft |
| Deck Area | 228 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,872 sqft |
| Lean-To | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 475 TORTOISE BAY RD |
|---|---|
| City | HIGDEN |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72067-9109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT ELEVEN (11), TORTOISE BAY SUBDIVISION, CLEBURNE COUNTY, ARKANSAS. |
| Legal Range | 12 |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | TORTOISE BAY |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CLEBURNE AR |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 480502 |
475 Tortoise Bay Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Cleburne County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 HICKORY POINTE CV, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72223-5085 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST SECURITY BANK |
| Jun 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARVEST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246778 |
| Transfer Doc | 0526000017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLEBURNE AR |
| Property Address | 475 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0201904256 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201904256 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENBRIER, AR 72058 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLEBURNE AR |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 475 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109 |
| Document Number | 0202003304 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202003304 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 WATERSIDE DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72223-4772 |
| Document Number | 0202003305 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202003305 |
| Name | ARVEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 475 Tortoise Bay Rd was $6,127.
Source: Cleburne County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Cleburne County |
| Unified School District | West Side School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,127.00 | $158,330 (-) Land $16,000 Building $142,330 | $791,650 (-) Land $80,000 Building $711,650 |
| 2025 | $6,127.00 | $158,330 Land $16,000 Building $142,330 | $791,650 Land $80,000 Building $711,650 |
| 2023 | $4,454.00 | $115,105 Land $16,000 Building $99,105 | $575,525 Land $80,000 Building $495,525 |
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.
FEMA maps place 475 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 risk around 475 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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