Cleburne County property record for 501 Tortoise Bay Rd, Higden, AR 72067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 2.2 acres (96,071 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,462 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-09462-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-09462-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 384 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Closed Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 96,071 sqft (2.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Utility Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 501 TORTOISE BAY RD |
|---|---|
| City | HIGDEN |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72067-9110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12 |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | TORTOISE BAY |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CLEBURNE AR |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 480502 |
501 Tortoise Bay Rd is held in a trust since December 1997.
Source: Cleburne County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 499 TORTOISE BAY RD, HIGDEN, AR 72067-9109 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 1997 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 440 / 231 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 501 Tortoise Bay Rd was $1,462, up 9.1% from the year before.
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 | $1,462.00 (+9.1%) | $49,832 (-) Land $16,000 Building $33,832 | $249,160 (-) Land $80,000 Building $169,160 |
| 2025 | $1,340.00 | $49,832 Land $16,000 Building $33,832 | $249,160 Land $80,000 Building $169,160 |
| 2023 | $1,124.00 | $38,574 Land $16,000 Building $22,574 | $192,870 Land $80,000 Building $112,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 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 501 Tortoise Bay Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 41% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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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