Sebastian County property record for 6712 Independence St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,132 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $131,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,753 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16180-0071-00000-00 |
| Primary APN | 16180-0071-00000-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,132 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,332 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 41338 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6712 INDEPENDENCE ST |
| City | FORT SMITH |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72903-6155 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 71 |
| Legal Range | 32 |
| Legal Township | 08 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUAIL CREEK PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | SEBASTIAN AR |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
6712 Independence St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Sebastian County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6712 INDEPENDENCE ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72903-6155 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202131054 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SEBASTIAN AR |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 6712 INDEPENDENCE ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72903-6155 |
| Document Number | 2021F31054 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021F-31054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, APEX TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $432.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2016 BURL LN, 2016, ANNA, TX 75409-4645 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6712 INDEPENDENCE ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72903-6155 |
| Document Number | 2021F31055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021F-31055 |
| Name | SIMMONS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6712 Independence St was $1,753 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sebastian County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian County |
| Municipality | Fort Smith City |
| Unified School District | Fort Smith Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,753.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,193 (-) Land $6,500 Building $23,693 | $150,965 (-) Land $32,500 Building $118,465 |
| 2025 | $1,753.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,193 Land $6,500 Building $23,693 | $150,965 Land $32,500 Building $118,465 |
| 2023 | $977.00 | $16,840 Land $4,000 Building $12,840 | $84,200 Land $20,000 Building $64,200 |
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 6712 Independence St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 |
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 risk around 6712 Independence St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 68% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Dobson Fiber.
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