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617 Walnut, Helena, AR 72342 Property Records

Phillips County property record for 617 Walnut, Helena, AR 72342

Property Summary

Property TypeGovernment / Public Use
Lot Size0.956 acres (41,680 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$75,000 (Dec 2022)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2013 Mortgage
Jun 2012 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AH (high risk)
APN704-00441-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN704-00441-000
Alternative APN
  • 19400

Exterior

Lot Area41,680 sqft (0.956 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address617 WALNUT
CityHELENA
StateAR
Zip72342-3258
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Government / Public Use
Legal Description226-228 OLD HELENA LOTS 226 THRU 228.
Legal Range05E
Legal Township02S
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionOLD HELENA
Legal Lot Number226
JurisdictionPHILLIPS AR
Township / Civil DivisionST. FRANCIS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract480400

Historic Designation

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

Individually ListedFederal Building-United States Post Office and Court House
listed 2015 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 15000204

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

Owner

Source: Phillips County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 22, 2013Deed of Trust, Mortgage · USDA Mortgage
USDA
Jun 7, 2012Deed of Trust, Mortgage · USDA Mortgage
USDA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2022 / 8244
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2013: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPHILLIPS AR
Property Address617 WALNUT, HELENA, AR 72342-3258
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 27, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02013/8929
DateNov 22, 2013
Book Page2013/8929
Lender
NameUSDA
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeUSDA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPHILLIPS AR
Property Address617 WALNUT, HELENA, AR 72342-3258
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 27, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 153, ELAINE, AR 72333-0153

Mortgage

Document Number2012/04370
DateJun 7, 2012
Book Page2012/04370
Lender
NameUSDA
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressPO BOX 368, HELENA, AR 72342
Agreement
TypeUSDA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate1.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Phillips County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArkansas
CountyPhillips County
MunicipalityHelena-West Helena City
Unified School DistrictHelena-West Helena School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax Bill
2025Additional exemption filed
2023Additional exemption filed

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AH
high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation189.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims129 (1978–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA13 of 129
Most Recent ClaimMay 2011 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Associated Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Associated Flooding, May 2011 · 4 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 83% of Arkansas
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within 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 SystemHELENA WATER SEWER
serves 2,708 people · EPA ID AR0000419
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead9 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
currently in violation since Apr 2026
No certified operator
Jul 2024
Monitoring and Reporting11
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 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.

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