Arkansas County, AR Property Records
Property records in Arkansas, Arkansas, include deeds, mortgages, plats, parcel descriptions, ownership history, assessed values, property tax information, and other documents tied to real estate ownership and transfers. These records are useful for verifying legal ownership, researching a property’s history, estimating tax obligations, reviewing boundaries, and supporting real estate, legal, or genealogical research.
Official records are typically maintained at the county level. In Arkansas County, users can contact or visit the appropriate county offices, such as the Assessor for parcel and valuation details, the Collector for tax information, and the Circuit Clerk/Recorder for deeds, mortgages, and recorded land documents. Online services may also be available depending on the record type. For official local information, start with the county government’s page for official Arkansas County property records.
Arkansas County, AR Property Records & Statistics
Arkansas County has a median rent of $712.50, above the Arkansas median of $686 but below the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $108,300, slightly higher than the state figure of $102,800 and well under the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing makes up 20.33% of homes, lower than both the state (22.52%) and the nation (21.81%), which points to a market where most residents own.
Property taxes are modest. The county's median property tax rate of 0.54% is just under the state rate of 0.55% and clearly below the national 0.74%. Combined with home values near the state level, owners here face a fairly light annual tax burden compared with much of the country.
Median household income is $61,071, far above the state's $49,346 and closer to the national $65,108, which helps explain why rents and home values sit above state averages. The unemployment rate of 3.89% is higher than the state's 2.69% and the national 2.87%, a sign that the job market is softer than elsewhere even as incomes hold up.
Overall, the figures describe an owner-heavy county with moderate housing costs, low taxes, and incomes that outpace the state.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Arkansas
Arkansas County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 16,863 total parcels, including 11,640 residential and 919 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 85.86% of the population and an assessment year of 2024. Recorded documents include 18,180 deeds and 11,925 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 6,047 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 16,863 |
| Residential Parcels | 11,640 |
| Commercial Parcels | 919 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 85.86% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 18,180 |
| Mortgage Records | 11,925 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,047 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 217 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Arkansas County has 18,070 assignment and release records available for research. They include 1,447 assignment documents and 16,595 release documents, along with 28 other documents. Assignments were recorded from February 7, 2005 through August 27, 2025, and releases from May 18, 1993 through August 26, 2025.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans have been paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to confirm a lien was released, follow a loan between lenders, and spot mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Arkansas County, AR Property Records
Arkansas County property records are split between two offices. The county Assessor values property and maintains parcel and assessment information, while the Circuit Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and related documents. Together they hold information on the county's 16,863 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, and recorded transactions.
For recorded documents, use the Arkansas County Circuit Clerk online document search to look up deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. The Arkansas County Circuit Clerk website also lists the office's staff and contact details. The clerk's office is at 302 South College, Stuttgart, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Assessment and parcel questions go to the county Assessor, who can be reached at 870-673-6586 (Stuttgart) or 870-946-2105 (DeWitt). Callers can ask about a property's assessed value, ownership, and the 2024 assessment.
Before searching, gather the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the document or record that matches. For anything that doesn't appear online, call the Circuit Clerk at 870-659-2098 ext. 1.
Arkansas Registrar of Deeds
The Arkansas County Probate Office is located at 302 South College, Stuttgart, AR, 72160 and can be reached at 870-659-2098 ext. 1. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Records can be accessed through arcocircuitclerk.com or the official website arcocircuitclerk.com.
Arkansas County Circuit Clerk
Arkansas County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Arkansas County property records by address?
Property records are kept by the Arkansas County Assessor and the Circuit Clerk. For assessment and parcel information by address, call the Assessor at 870-673-6586 (Stuttgart) or 870-946-2105 (DeWitt). For recorded documents, use the Arkansas County Circuit Clerk online document search. Having the full street address ready makes the lookup faster.
How can I find property owners in Arkansas County?
Ownership is part of the assessment record, so start with the Arkansas County Assessor at 870-673-6586 (Stuttgart) or 870-946-2105 (DeWitt). To see the recorded deed that transferred ownership, search the Arkansas County Circuit Clerk online document search. Deeds are recorded from January 3, 2006, and the Circuit Clerk at 870-659-2098 ext. 1 can help with older documents.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Arkansas County?
The Arkansas County Assessor is responsible for appraising and assessing property in the county, and the latest assessment year on file is 2024. Call 870-673-6586 (Stuttgart) or 870-946-2105 (DeWitt) to ask about a specific parcel. Have the address or parcel number handy.
Where can I find Arkansas County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes in Arkansas are billed and collected by the county Collector at the courthouse. For Arkansas County, call the courthouse to ask which office to contact about a bill, and reach the Assessor at 870-673-6586 (Stuttgart) or 870-946-2105 (DeWitt) for questions about the assessed value that the bill is based on. Bring the parcel number or owner name.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Arkansas County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search them through the Arkansas County Circuit Clerk online document search, or visit the Arkansas County Circuit Clerk page. The office is at 302 South College, Stuttgart, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Call 870-659-2098 ext. 1 for help with a specific document.
Where can I access Arkansas County parcel maps and GIS information?
For parcel maps in Arkansas County, contact the Arkansas County Assessor at 870-673-6586 (Stuttgart) or 870-946-2105 (DeWitt), who can point you to the parcel boundaries and map pages for the county's 16,863 parcels. Parcel maps are for reference only and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Arkansas County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on where a property sits. For a property in a city or town, contact that municipality's city hall about building permits and zoning. For rural property, call the courthouse and ask which county office handles permits, or call the Assessor at 870-673-6586 (Stuttgart) or 870-946-2105 (DeWitt) for help finding the right contact.
How can I create a list of property owners in Arkansas County?
Online tools are built for single-property lookups, so a list takes more effort. Combine assessment lookups with the Arkansas County Circuit Clerk online document search for recorded deeds. For larger requests, call the Arkansas County Assessor at 870-673-6586 (Stuttgart) or 870-946-2105 (DeWitt) and ask what records can be provided, or contact the Circuit Clerk at 870-659-2098 ext. 1 about copies of recorded documents.