Polk County property record for 897 Hwy 278 E, Wickes, AR 71973
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $466 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| APN | 0000-08710-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0000-08710-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Closed Piers |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 900 sqft |
| Storage Building | 480 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 897 HIGHWAY 278 E |
|---|---|
| City | WICKES |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71973-9355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | THE NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 31 WEST, 40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS |
| Jurisdiction | POLK AR |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1107 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 897 HIGHWAY 278 E, WICKES, AR 71973-9355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2017/01539 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK AR |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 897 HIGHWAY 278 E, WICKES, AR 71973-9355 |
| Document Number | 2017/01539 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 01539 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 897 HWY 278 E, GRANNIS, AR 71944 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8565 HIGHWAY 71 S, GRANNIS, AR 71944-9412 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Cossatot River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $466.00 (+0.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $19,510 (-) Land $3,310 Building $16,200 | |
| 2023 | $463.00 Homeowner's exemption | $19,510 Land $3,310 Building $16,200 | $97,550 Land $16,550 Building $81,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Four States Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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