Polk County property record for 486 Hwy 278 E, Wickes, AR 71973
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,114 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 12 acres (522,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $379 (2026) |
| APN | 0000-08782-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0000-08782-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,114 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,114 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Closed Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 522,720 sqft (12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 572 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 153 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Utility Building | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 486 HIGHWAY 278 E |
|---|---|
| City | WICKES |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71973-9351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 31 WEST INPOLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLO |
| 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 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 651 POLK ROAD 10, GRANNIS, AR 71944-9405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211386 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2014003186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Cossatot River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $379.00 (-9.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,630 (-) Land $1,470 Building $21,160 | $113,150 (-) Land $7,350 Building $105,800 |
| 2025 | $420.00 (-45.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,630 (+23.8%) Land $1,470 Building $21,160 | |
| 2023 | $764.00 | $18,280 Land $1,470 Building $16,810 | $113,150 Land $7,350 Building $105,800 |
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.
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.
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.
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 |
| 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.
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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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