659 E Boswell St, Batesville, AR 72501 Property Records

Independence County property record for 659 E Boswell St, Batesville, AR 72501

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 3,612 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size	0.551 acres (24,002 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$115,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,144 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2018 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Construction Loan
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`150193.0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`150193.0`
Alternative APNs	`1103915000` `28385`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,612 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,788 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,824 sqft
Basement Area	374 sqft
Unfinished Basement	374 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1888
Effective Year Built	Effective 1888
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Closed Piers
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	24,002 sqft (0.551 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	1,098 sqft
Porch	Patio
Porch Area	452 sqft
Patio Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	659 E BOSWELL ST
City	BATESVILLE
State	AR
Zip	72501-4608
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PT L4 & 7, PT 3 & 8
Legal Subdivision	SCHOOL
Legal Block	15
Jurisdiction	INDEPENDENCE AR
Township / Civil Division	RUDDELL
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3027
Census Tract	490200

Historic Designation

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

Individually Listed	Handford, James S., House listed 1975 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 75000391

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

Owner

659 E Boswell St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2024.

Source: Independence County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	659 E BOSWELL ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-4608
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
Oct 30, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Oct 13, 2017	Special Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 21, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20176513
Deed Book / Page	2017 / 5580
Last Transfer Date	Nov 18, 2024
Transfer Doc	DEED2024/7626
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	INDEPENDENCE AR
Property Address	659 E BOSWELL ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-4608
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	DT2018/16300
Date	Oct 30, 2018
Book Page	DT 2018/16300
Instrument	L201806550

Lender

Name	FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	BATESVILLE, AR 72501

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2033

October 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	INDEPENDENCE AR
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2017
Property Address	659 E BOSWELL ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-4608
Document Number	DEED2017/05580
Book / Page	DEED 2017 / 05580
Instrument Date	Oct 5, 2017
Instrument	L201706513
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, WEEL LITTLE ROCK TITLE COMPA

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	120 LOMOND DR, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-4207

Mortgage

Document Number	L201706514
Date	Oct 13, 2017
Instrument	L201706514

Lender

Name	FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	45 Months
Due	Jul 6, 2021

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 659 E Boswell St was $2,144 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% from the year before.

Source: Independence County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
Municipality	Batesville City
County	Independence County
Unified School District	Batesville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,144.00 (+3.93%) Homeowner's exemption	$67,000 (+39.44%) Land $7,610 Building $59,390	$335,000 (+39.44%) Land $38,050 Building $296,950
2025	$2,063.00 Homeowner's exemption	$48,050 Land $5,020 Building $43,030	$240,250 Land $25,100 Building $215,150
2023	$2,563.00	$48,050 Land $5,020 Building $43,030	$240,250 Land $25,100 Building $215,150

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 659 E Boswell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2017

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 659 E Boswell St is low, with a 0.01% 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	0.01% 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	BATESVILLE WATER UTILITIES serves 15,621 people · EPA ID AR0000250
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2026
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Mountain View Telephone Company.

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