NOT LISTED FOR SALE

740 Highway 278 E Wickes, AR 71973

Estimated Value: $344,065 - $680,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,532 Sq Ft
$102/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 13, 2026

Last sale price $341,000 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,707 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 29.5 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Secluded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch

About This Home

As of February 2026

Auction 12/18/2025 at 11:00 AM
Discover a true private retreat just east of Hwy 71 near Wickes, AR. This impressive 4,532 sq. ft. log cabin sits on 29 secluded acres and offers a rare combination of space, privacy, and unique amenities—including its own private airstrip. The home features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, providing plenty of room for family, guests, or a multi-generational setup. Crafted with classic log construction and surrounded by natural beauty, the property delivers the peaceful setting you’d expect from a secluded getaway while still offering convenient access to town and major highways. Whether you're looking for a recreational property, a full-time residence, or a one-of-a-kind retreat, this is a rare opportunity to own a distinctive Arkansas property with exceptional features.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zack and Shawn Looper Team

Looper Auction & Realty II, LLC License #PB00051912 Listed on: 11/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

NON MLS Fort Smith

NON MLS License #0

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $710

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 29.5 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a highway
  • Rural Setting
  • Wire Fence
  • Secluded Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,532 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Outside City Limits

Schools

  • Wickes Elementary And Middle School
  • Wickes High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Auction
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0000-08757-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$710

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

29.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cleared, Outside City Limits, Rural Lot, Secluded
  • Road Frontage Type: Highway
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: F3003
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Auction
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Directions: From HWY 71 in Wickes, turn E on HWY 278. Go ~3.6 miles. Turn S into property.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Flooring: Wood
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Reso Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Year Built Details: 25 Years or older
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: 4160
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1975

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Some Electric Appliances, Dishwasher, Oven, Propane Water Heater, Range, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Wire
  • Acres: 29.496
  • Construction Type: Log Siding
  • Exterior Features: Unpaved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Propane
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Septic Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Wickes
  • Ninth Grade High School: Wickes
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wickes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: '
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0000-08757-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 710.0
  • Tax Block: N/A
  • Tax Lot: N/A

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wickes

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2025
Closed on
Feb 11, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Zack and Shawn Looper Team
Looper Auction & Realty II, LLC
Buyer's Agent
NON MLS Fort Smith
NON MLS
List Price
$1
Sold Price
$341,000
Premium/Discount to List
$340,999
34099900%
Views
1990
Current Estimated Value
$462,022

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$121,022
Avg. Annual Appreciation
158.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1992
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$341,000 Mena Title
-- None Listed On Document
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Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/13/2026 02/13/26 Sold $341,000 +34099900.0% $75 / Sq Ft
12/18/2025 12/18/25 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2025 11/20/25 For Sale $1 -- $0 / Sq Ft
Source: Western River Valley Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,572 $51,760 $1,990 $49,770
2024 $709 $51,760 $1,990 $49,770
2023 $785 $51,760 $1,990 $49,770
2022 $834 $39,000 $1,470 $37,530
2021 $834 $39,000 $1,470 $37,530
2020 $1,626 $57,390 $2,240 $55,150
2019 $1,564 $57,390 $2,240 $55,150
2018 $1,527 $57,390 $2,240 $55,150
2017 $1,465 $36,340 $2,050 $34,290
2016 $1,468 $36,340 $2,050 $34,290
2015 $1,468 $36,340 $2,050 $34,290
2014 $1,465 $40,950 $3,060 $37,890
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Zack and Shawn Looper Team

    Looper Auction & Realty II, LLC

    (479) 996-4848

    6 Total Sales

    Zack and Shawn Looper Team
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    NON MLS Fort Smith

    NON MLS

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Map

Source: Western River Valley Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1085400

APN: 0000-08757-0000

Arkansas Polk County Wickes 71973

740 Highway 278 E, Wickes, AR

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