Crittenden County property record for 705 Purdue Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,245 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,213 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 27706.0 |
| Primary APN | 27706.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,245 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,245 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 667 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 705 PURDUE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WEST MEMPHIS |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72301-5140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | REPLAT OF LOT 19 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 06 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD ACRES 4TH |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | CRITTENDEN AR |
| Township / Civil Division | MISSISSIPPI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 30301 |
705 Purdue Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1997.
Source: Crittenden County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 PURDUE AVE, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301-5140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 904 / 575 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 705 Purdue Ave was $1,213, down 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Crittenden County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crittenden County |
| Municipality | West Memphis City |
| Unified School District | West Memphis School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,213.00 (-5.82%) | $37,640 (-) Land $3,200 Building $34,440 | $188,200 (-) Land $16,000 Building $172,200 |
| 2025 | $1,288.00 | $37,640 Land $3,200 Building $34,440 | $188,200 Land $16,000 Building $172,200 |
| 2023 | $1,171.00 | $24,350 Land $3,200 Building $21,150 | $121,750 Land $16,000 Building $105,750 |
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 705 Purdue Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 191 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 191 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 191 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 705 Purdue Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS serves 24,419 people · EPA ID AR0000156 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 525 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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