Sebastian County property record for 8709 Harvard Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72908
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.387 acres (16,858 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,235 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17451-0131-00000-00 |
| Primary APN | 17451-0131-00000-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,116 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 16,858 sqft (0.387 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 534 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Utility Building | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 45297 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8709 HARVARD DR |
| City | FORT SMITH |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 72908-8522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 131 |
| Legal Range | 32 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWOODS ADDITION I-II-III |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 131 |
| Jurisdiction | SEBASTIAN AR |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1310 |
8709 Harvard Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2023.
Source: Sebastian County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8709 HARVARD DR, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 2023F07752 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SEBASTIAN AR |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8709 HARVARD DR, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8522 |
| Document Number | 2023F07752 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023F-07752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8709 HARVARD DR, FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8522 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8709 Harvard Dr was $1,235 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 | $1,235.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,712 (-) Land $7,000 Building $34,712 | $208,560 (-) Land $35,000 Building $173,560 |
| 2025 | $1,235.00 | $41,712 Land $7,000 Building $34,712 | $208,560 Land $35,000 Building $173,560 |
| 2023 | $810.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,410 Land $5,400 Building $22,010 | $137,050 Land $27,000 Building $110,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8709 Harvard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 8709 Harvard Dr 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 62% of the US · lower than 64% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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 179 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Wave Rural Connect.
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