Hidden among mature trees in Paris, Arkansas, this remarkable post-WWII stone residence feels as though it was transported from another place and time. Handcrafted from local river rock, its distinctive turrets, curved stonework, sculpted railings, bell-cast dome and winding exterior staircase create a home with the character of a European country retreat and the whimsy of something discovered in a storybook.
Its history is every bit as memorable as its architecture. Local legend holds that the home was painstakingly built by a father as a gift for his daughter—a true labor of love shaped by hand. The story continues with an extraordinary family tradition: each year for her birthday, a piano was reportedly hoisted onto the rear balcony, where she would play for family and friends gathered below.
Inside, approximately 1,985 square feet unfold across multiple levels with 3 bedrooms and 1½ baths, while just over half an acre provides a wonderfully atmospheric setting outside. Follow the curved stone staircase, wander through the gardens, step onto the balcony and look closely at the craftsmanship. This is a property meant to be explored.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 18 Spruce is more than an unusual home—it's a surviving piece of Arkansas craftsmanship with another story still waiting to be written.
For the collector, preservationist, artist, dreamer or buyer searching for a residence that could never be duplicated, welcome to 18 Spruce Street.
For sale
$274,900
18 S Spruce St, Paris, AR 72855
3beds
1,985sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.52 Acres Lot
$256,500 Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sculpted railingsDistinctive turretsMultiple levelsPost-wwii stone residenceBell-cast domeHidden among mature treesCurved stone staircase
- 47 days
- 1,264
- 86
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Team Shoppach 479-461-4190,
O'Neal Real Estate- Fort Smith 479-242-4609
Source: Western River Valley BOR,MLS#: 1091252Originating MLS: Fort Smith Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Other, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s), Multiple Living Areas, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Partial,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,985 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
- Spa features: See Remarks
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 220
- Features: Central Business District, Level, Not In Subdivision
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 90001795000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: European,Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Rock
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Schools, Shopping
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lavissa Waddell
Location
- Region: Paris
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $166,460
- Annual tax amount: $938
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$256,500
$244,000 - $269,000
$1,560/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900-4.9%$138/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $289,000$146/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $289,000-0.3%$146/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Price change | $289,900-3%$146/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000-25.1%$151/sqft |
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| 10/22/2024 | Listing removed | $399,000-6.1%$201/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$214/sqft |
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| 3/29/2024 | Price change | $449,999-5.3%$227/sqft |
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| 2/23/2024 | Price change | $475,000-3.1%$239/sqft |
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| 11/30/2023 | Price change | $490,000-5.8%$247/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Price change | $520,000-4.6%$262/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Price change | $545,000-3.4%$275/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Price change | $564,000-5.1%$284/sqft |
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| 6/21/2023 | Price change | $594,000-1%$299/sqft |
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| 5/4/2023 | Price change | $599,999-7.6%$302/sqft |
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| 3/30/2023 | Price change | $649,000-7.2%$327/sqft |
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| 2/16/2023 | Price change | $699,000-6.8%$352/sqft |
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| 9/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $750,000$378/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,125 +10% | $22,090 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,023 +9.1% | $20,080 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $938 +108.3% | $18,410 +10% |
| 2022 | $450 | $16,740 |
| 2021 | $450 +4.7% | $16,740 -32.5% |
| 2020 | $430 | $24,800 +11.7% |
| 2019 | $430 -5.5% | $22,210 |
| 2018 | $455 | $22,210 |
| 2017 | $455 | $22,210 |
| 2016 | $455 | $22,210 +32.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $16,740 |
| 2014 | -- | $16,740 |
| 2013 | -- | $16,740 +4.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $16,070 +4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,400 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 72855
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Paris
- Middle: Paris
- High: Paris
- District: Paris
Source: Western River Valley BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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