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    $290,000

    15 Big Bear Rd, Story, AR 71970

    3beds
    1,500sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2008
    5 Acres Lot
    $284,600 Zestimate®
    $193/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Secluded residenceUtility roomHeated and cooled officeOpen concept living spaceSmall year-round creekAdequately litEat-in kitchen
    Are you in search of a secluded residence nestled among five acres of majestic pine trees, with convenient access to Lake Ouachita and various recreational activities, all within a 45 minute drive to Hot Springs? This home and shop may be the perfect solution for you. The shop encompasses approximately 2,500sqft, featuring living quarters on the second level, which includes 1,500 +/- sqft of open concept living space. This area, with fresh, grey paint, comprises an eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a utility room. The shop offers ample space for vehicles, SUVs, and boars, along with a heated and cooled office equipped with a half bath. It is wired with 220-volt power and adequately lit, making it ideal or automotive projects, recreational activities, or other pursuits. With 5 acres of land, the property also presents opportunities for investment projects, such as rental storage units or short/long term stays. A small, year-round creek runs along the southern edge of the property, enhancing its charm. Given its proximity to Lake Ouachita, alone with nearby fishing and hiking trails, the possibilities for this property are truly limitless.
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    Listed by:

    Susie Sparkman 479-597-6288,

    McGraw Realtors - Benton 501-443-8300

    Source: CARMLS,MLS#: 25036568MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Workshop/Craft, Other (see remarks)
      Dining room
      • Features: Eat-in Kitchen
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Walk-In Closet(s), Balcony/Loft, Ceiling Fan(s), 3 Bedrooms Same Level, 3 Bedrooms Upper Level
      • Flooring: Vinyl
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,500
      • Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Other
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Waterfront features: Creek
      Lot
      • Size: 5 Acres
      • Dimensions: 145 x 527 x 375 x 666 x 270
      • Features: Rural Property, Wooded, Not in Subdivision
      Details
      • Parcel number: 00102866009

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Country
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Metal/Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2008

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Story

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $193/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $196,950
      • Annual tax amount: $613
      • Date on market: 9/11/2025
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $284,600

        $270,000 - $299,000

        $1,882/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/31/2026Pending sale$290,000$193/sqft
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        5/22/2026Price change$290,000-3%$193/sqft
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        12/4/2025Price change$299,000-3.5%$199/sqft
        Source: Western River Valley BOR #1083362 Report a problem
        10/15/2025Price change$310,000-4.6%$207/sqft
        Source: Western River Valley BOR #1083362 Report a problem
        8/23/2025Listed for sale$325,000$217/sqft
        Source: Western River Valley BOR #1083362 Report a problem
        8/23/2025Listing removed$325,000$217/sqft
        Source: Western River Valley BOR #1082925 Report a problem
        8/5/2025Listed for sale$325,000$217/sqft
        Source: Western River Valley BOR #1082925 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$564 -8.1%$27,830 +4.5%
        2024$613 -3.8%$26,620 +4.8%
        2023$638 -1.7%$25,410 +5%
        2022$649 $24,200
        2021$649 $24,200
        2020$649 $24,200
        2019$649 -3.7%$24,200
        2018$674 -28.6%$24,200 -20.9%
        2017$944 $30,590
        2016$944 $30,590
        2015$944 +2.1%$30,590
        2014$925 +12.7%$30,590 +10.6%
        2013$820 +1.4%$27,670 +1%
        2012$809 $27,400
        2011$809 -20.7%$27,400 +13.6%
        2010$1,020 +10%$24,112 +10%
        2009$927 +776.2%$21,920 +743.1%
        2008$106 $2,600

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          Neighborhood: 71970

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          Somewhat Bikeable

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