Crittenden County property record for 601 Purdue Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $94,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $851 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 27710.0 |
| Primary APN | 27710.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 48 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 48 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 760 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 601 PURDUE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WEST MEMPHIS |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72301-5125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | REPLAT OF LOT 19 PLAT BK 2 PG 361 BILL OF ASSURANCE BK 450 PG 517 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 06 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD ACRES 4TH |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | CRITTENDEN AR |
| Township / Civil Division | MISSISSIPPI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 30301 |
601 Purdue Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Crittenden County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 PURDUE AVE, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301-5125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1180 / 792 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 601 Purdue Ave was $851 with a homeowner's exemption, up 178.1% from the year before.
Source: Crittenden County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crittenden County |
| Municipality | West Memphis City |
| Unified School District | West Memphis School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $851.00 (+178.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $27,619 (-) Land $3,200 Building $24,419 | $138,095 (-) Land $16,000 Building $122,095 |
| 2025 | $306.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,619 Land $3,200 Building $24,419 | $138,095 Land $16,000 Building $122,095 |
| 2023 | $481.00 Homeowner's exemption | $19,120 Land $3,200 Building $15,920 | $95,600 Land $16,000 Building $79,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 601 Purdue Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 191 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 191 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 191 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 601 Purdue Ave 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 |
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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 | WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS serves 24,419 people · EPA ID AR0000156 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| 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 525 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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