661 Hwy 278 E, Wickes, AR 71973 Property Records

Polk County property record for 661 Hwy 278 E, Wickes, AR 71973

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	1.5 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	13.8 acres (603,306 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$125,000 (Aug 1997)
Tax Bill	$827 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2017 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`0000-08738-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0000-08738-0000`
Alternative APN	`11069`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,244 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,244 sqft
Storm Shelter	Storm Shelter
Flooring	Carpet
Storm Shutters	Storm Shutters
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	603,306 sqft (13.8 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	484 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	484 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	252 sqft
Patio Area	384 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1,104 sqft
Utility Building	1,080 sqft
Arbor/Pergola	Arbor/Pergola

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	661 HIGHWAY 278 E
City	WICKES
State	AR
Zip	71973-9353
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description	A STRIP OF LAND 500 FEET OF EVEN WIDTH ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4)
Legal Range	31
Legal Township	05
Legal Section	26
Jurisdiction	POLK AR
Township / Civil Division	WHITE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1107
Census Tract	950600

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 16, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	661 HIGHWAY 278 E, WICKES, AR 71973-9353
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 3, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage USAA FSB
Aug 2, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
May 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	274 / 766
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK AR
Property Address	661 HIGHWAY 278 E, WICKES, AR 71973-9353
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2017/06417
Date	Aug 3, 2017
Book Page	2017/06417

Lender

Name	USAA FSB
Type	Bank
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2047

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK AR
Property Address	661 HIGHWAY 278 E, WICKES, AR 71973-9353
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	M2018/05830
Date	Aug 2, 2018
Book Page	M2018/05830

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK AR
Property Address	661 HIGHWAY 278 E, WICKES, AR 71973-9353
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 11, 2020
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	M2020/4439
Date	May 29, 2020
Book Page	M2020/4439

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
County	Polk County
Unified School District	Cossatot River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$827.00 (-1.55%) Homeowner's exemption	$31,690 (-) Land $1,580 Building $30,110	$158,450 (-) Land $7,900 Building $150,550
2025	$840.00 (-5.72%) Homeowner's exemption	$31,690 (-) Land $1,580 Building $30,110
2023	$891.00 Homeowner's exemption	$31,690 Land $1,580 Building $30,110	$158,450 Land $7,900 Building $150,550

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

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

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	High above 71% of the US · above 96% of Arkansas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.4% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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	WICKES WATERWORKS serves 2,014 people · EPA ID AR0000440
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GILLHAM REGIONAL WATER DIST
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2019
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Four States Fiber Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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