Columbia County property record for 702 Buffington, Magnolia, AR 71753
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.356 acres (15,543 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $463 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage May 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-02470-00000 |
| Primary APN | 01-02470-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Closed Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 15,543 sqft |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 406 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 406 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 567 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Utility Building | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 702 BUFFINGTON |
|---|---|
| City | MAGNOLIA |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71753-2953 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BUFFINGTON-SMITH ADDITION BLOCK 3 LOTS 5 THROUGH 8 BOOK 2026 PAGE 0223 702 BUFFINGTON LOTS 5, 6, 7, AND 8 OF BLOCK THREE (3) |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFINGTON-SMITH ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-7 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA AR |
| Township / Civil Division | MAGNOLIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 950402 |
702 Buffington is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 702 BUFFINGTON, MAGNOLIA, AR 71753-2953 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| May 13, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA AR |
| Property Address | 702 BUFFINGTON, MAGNOLIA, AR 71753-2953 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE GUARANTY/COLUMBIA COMPANY, TITLE GUARANTY OF COLUMBIA C |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2026000224 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-000224 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA AR |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 702 BUFFINGTON, MAGNOLIA, AR 71753-2953 |
| Document Number | 2025001410 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-001410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $247.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 COLUMBIA ROAD 206, MAGNOLIA, AR 71753-8512 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 BUFFINGTON, MAGNOLIA, AR 71753-2953 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 702 Buffington was $463 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Magnolia City |
| Unified School District | Magnolia School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $463.00 (+2.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,079 (-) Land $3,150 Building $6,929 | $50,395 Land $15,750 Building $34,645 |
| 2025 | $453.00 | $10,079 Land $3,150 Building $6,929 | |
| 2023 | $460.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,130 Land $3,150 Building $9,980 | $50,395 Land $15,750 Building $34,645 |
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 702 Buffington in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2006 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 702 Buffington 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MAGNOLIA WATERWORKS serves 11,657 people · EPA ID AR0000109 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jun 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TCW Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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