601 Lecta Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Property Records

Sebastian County property record for 601 Lecta Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,395 sqft
Lot Size	0.24 acres (10,454 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$135,900 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,061 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2018 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14436-0018-00001-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14436-0018-00001-00`
Alternative APN	`36623`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,395 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,779 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,395 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Fiberglass
Lot Area	10,454 sqft (0.24 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	264 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	140 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Enclosed Frame Porch
Porch Area	699 sqft
Deck Area	168 sqft
Patio Area	168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	36623
Street Address	601 LECTA AVE
City	FORT SMITH
State	AR
Zip	72901-3517
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOTS 16-18 BLK 1
Legal Range	32
Legal Township	08
Legal Section	15
Legal Subdivision	KINKEAD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	16-18
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Township / Civil Division	UPPER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the May-Lecta-Sweet Historic District listed 2008 · 118 contributing resources · NRIS 08000597

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

601 Lecta Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.

Source: Sebastian County records, as of August 31, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	601 LECTA AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-3517
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 9, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage BANK OF THE OZARKS
Sep 11, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BANK OF THE OZARKS
Jul 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 19, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CHAMBERS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 10, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201823561
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Property Address	601 LECTA AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-3517
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2018F15286
Date	Jul 9, 2018
Instrument	2018F-15286

Lender

Name	BANK OF THE OZARKS
Type	Bank
Address	00000

Agreement

Type	SBA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	216 Months
Due	Jul 6, 2036

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Property Address	601 LECTA AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-3517
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2017F19847
Date	Sep 11, 2017
Instrument	2017F-19847

Lender

Name	BANK OF THE OZARKS
Type	Bank
Address	FORT SMITH, AR 72903

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	299 Months
Due	Aug 30, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Property Address	601 LECTA AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-3517
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2020F17171
Date	Jul 29, 2020
Instrument	2020F-17171

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	341 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SEBASTIAN AR
Recording Date	Oct 19, 2018
Property Address	601 LECTA AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-3517
Document Number	2018F23561
Instrument Date	Oct 19, 2018
Instrument	2018F-23561
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2021
Title Company	WESTERN AR TITLE, WESTERN ARKANSAS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1407 15TH TER, 1407, BARLING, AR 72923-1894

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	601 LECTA AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-3517

Mortgage

Document Number	2018F23562
Date	Oct 19, 2018
Instrument	2018F-23562

Lender

Name	CHAMBERS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 601 Lecta Ave was $1,061 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Sebastian County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
County	Sebastian County
Municipality	Fort Smith City
Unified School District	Fort Smith Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,061.00 Homeowner's exemption	$27,697 (-) Land $4,000 Building $23,697	$138,485 (-) Land $20,000 Building $118,485
2025	$1,061.00 Homeowner's exemption	$27,697 Land $4,000 Building $23,697	$138,485 Land $20,000 Building $118,485
2023	$585.00 Homeowner's exemption	$17,410 Land $2,800 Building $14,610	$87,050 Land $14,000 Building $73,050

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 Lecta Ave 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 June 1, 2025 · 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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	15 (2002–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 15
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2019 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Apr 2008 · 6 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 601 Lecta Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 95% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	FORT SMITH WATER UTILITIES serves 86,209 people · EPA ID AR0000507
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Feb 2026
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2017
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 556 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Dobson Fiber Fiber	10,000 / 10,000
Right Fiber Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100

May also be available: Verizon.

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