985 E College St, Batesville, AR 72501 Property Records

Independence County property record for 985 E College St, Batesville, AR 72501

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,283 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.275 acres (11,979 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$256,500 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$954 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`168705.0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`168705.0`
Alternative APNs	`1104057000` `28524`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,283 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,833 sqft
Upper Floors Area	450 sqft
Utility Area	72 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1938
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Closed Piers
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	11,979 sqft (0.275 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	552 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	336 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	174 sqft
Patio Area	380 sqft
Utility Building	128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	985 E COLLEGE ST
City	BATESVILLE
State	AR
Zip	72501-3426
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	L6 PT L7
Legal Subdivision	SCHOOL
Legal Block	35
Jurisdiction	INDEPENDENCE AR
Township / Civil Division	RUDDELL
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3048
Census Tract	490200

Owner

985 E College St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.

Source: Independence County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	113 FRED ST, SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501-8837
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 6, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FLAT BRANCH HOME LOANS INC
Jun 30, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20236275
Deed Book / Page	2023 / 6901
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 26, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	DEED2013/06125
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	INDEPENDENCE AR
Recording Date	Nov 6, 2023
Property Address	985 E COLLEGE ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-3426
Document Number	DEED2023/6901
Book / Page	DEED 2023 / 6901
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2023
Instrument	L202306275
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 22, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$848.10
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2312 HIGHLAND PARC PL SE # SE2312, SE2312, MARIETTA, GA 30067-2424

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	985 E COLLEGE ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-3426

Mortgage

Document Number	L202306276
Date	Nov 6, 2023
Instrument	L202306276

Lender

Name	FLAT BRANCH HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2053

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	INDEPENDENCE AR
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2020
Property Address	985 E COLLEGE ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-3426
Document Number	DEED2020/3707
Book / Page	DEED 2020 / 3707
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2020
Instrument	L202004079
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$557.70
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3345 SHADE TREE DR, 3345, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-7834

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	985 E COLLEGE ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-3426

Mortgage

Document Number	L202004080
Date	Jun 30, 2020
Instrument	L202004080

Lender

Name	FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 985 E College St was $954 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.8% from the year before.

Source: Independence County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arkansas
Municipality	Batesville City
County	Independence County
Unified School District	Batesville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$954.00 (-2.75%) Homeowner's exemption	$45,790 (+64.95%) Land $5,910 Building $39,880	$228,950 (+64.95%) Land $29,550 Building $199,400
2025	$981.00 Homeowner's exemption	$27,760 Land $3,870 Building $23,890	$138,800 Land $19,350 Building $119,450
2023	$1,056.00 Homeowner's exemption	$27,760 Land $3,870 Building $23,890	$138,800 Land $19,350 Building $119,450

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 985 E College St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2017

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 985 E College St is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BATESVILLE WATER UTILITIES serves 15,621 people · EPA ID AR0000250
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2026
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Mountain View Telephone Company.

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