NOT LISTED FOR SALE

740 Highway 278 E Wickes, AR 71973

Estimated Value: $353,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,532 Sq Ft
$78/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 13, 2026

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

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,297 / 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

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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

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®

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Z

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Zack and Shawn Looper Team

    Looper Auction & Realty II, LLC

    (479) 883-7539

    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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