Clay County property record for 540 Hwy 49, Rector, AR 72461
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.98 acres (86,249 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $388 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 051-03061-000 |
| Primary APN | 051-03061-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
|---|---|
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 86,249 sqft (1.98 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 500 sqft |
| Granary | Granary |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 540 HIGHWAY 49 |
|---|---|
| City | RECTOR |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SE NE, E OF RR RR, LESS 289' OF 100X200 |
| Legal Range | 07 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY AR |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST OAK BLUFF |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2065 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
540 Hwy 49 is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Clay County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1407 MILLER ST, LAKE CITY, AR 72437-8690 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 163 / 1005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Hwy 49 was $388, up 23.2% from the year before.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clay County |
| Unified School District | Rector School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $388.00 (+23.17%) | $8,440 (-) Land $4,620 Building $3,820 | $42,200 Land $23,100 Building $19,100 |
| 2025 | $315.00 | $8,440 Land $4,620 Building $3,820 | |
| 2023 | $267.00 | $8,440 Land $4,620 Building $3,820 | $42,200 Land $23,100 Building $19,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Hwy 49 in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2016 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 540 Hwy 49 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | CLAY CO REG WATER DISTRICT serves 5,633 people · EPA ID AR0000722 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | ST FRANCIS RIVER REG WATER DD |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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