Ashley County property record for 509 Taft St, Portland, AR 71663
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $19 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 701-00215-016 |
| Primary APN | 701-00215-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Open Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 509 TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | PORTLAND |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71663-9283 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN PASTURE S/D |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 17 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PASTURE S/D |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHLEY AR |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1095 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
509 Taft St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2011.
Source: Ashley County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 456, PORTLAND, AR 71663-0456 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 230 / 294 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0244692069 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 509 Taft St was $19.
Source: Ashley County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Ashley County |
| Municipality | Portland City |
| Unified School District | Hamburg School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19.00 | $380 (-) Land $380 | $1,900 Land $1,900 |
| 2025 | $19.00 | $380 Land $380 | |
| 2023 | $164.00 | $4,120 Land $380 Building $3,740 | $1,900 Land $1,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Taft St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 18, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1999–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2016 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 509 Taft St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 83% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | PORTLAND WATERWORKS serves 625 people · EPA ID AR0000018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jan 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Swyft Connect Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fuse Rural Connect.
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