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  • Price cut: $100K (6/8)
    $1,250,000

    411 E Front Ave, Chester, AR 72934

    --beds
    5baths
    9,600sqft
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1887
    -- sqft lot
    $233,800 Zestimate®
    $130/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Historic charmNatural fencingPicturesque streamAmple parkingLush gardensLuxury suitesModern efficiency
    Introducing...The Beard & Lady Inn – A Historic 1887 Bed & Breakfast with Modern Luxury offers a turn-key thriving business. Step back in time with The Beard & Lady Inn, an extraordinary 9,600 sq. ft. fully restored 19th-century bed-and-breakfast built in 1887 by U.S. Marshal Colonel Jacob Yoes. Set on 0.69 beautifully landscaped acres less than half a mile from I-540, this property masterfully blends historic charm with modern comfort — and comes with a six-figure revenue hospitality business already in operation. Inside, guests are welcomed by 11 uniquely themed rooms, including two luxury suites. One suite features a kitchenette & an expansive bath with both a clawfoot tub & shower, while the remaining bathrooms offer a total of 7 showers, 9 toilets, and an additional tub. The Mercantile & Apothecary Shop on-site provides guests with an unforgettable retail and entertainment experience — complete with a stage for live music and a large seating area. The bottom floor of the inn features a commercial kitchen, spacious dining hall, & wood-burning stove, making it perfect for group events, weddings, and retreats. Recent upgrades ensure modern efficiency & comfort, including a new roof, insulated walls, updated HVAC systems with mini-splits, modern electrical, hot water heaters, and dehumidifiers integrated into the flooring.Outdoors, guests will enjoy a large patio, lush gardens, a picturesque stream with a covered bridge, natural fencing, ample parking, and even RV hookups — all surrounded by the charm of the Ozarks. This thriving destination has become known for hosting weddings, festivals, reunions, murder mysteries, train excursions, and interactive plays, offering both a rich history and a profitable future. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or visionary innkeeper, The Beard & Lady Inn is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a fully restored historic property & a flourishing hospitality business in one of the region’s most scenic locations.
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    Listed by:

    Laura McLean 479-276-6698,

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty 479-434-3000

    Source: Western River Valley BOR,MLS#: 1084575Originating MLS: Fort Smith Board of Realtors

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bathrooms: 5
      Heating
      • Central, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric, Zoned
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Storage, Wired for Sound
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 9,600 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Other, RV Access/Parking, On Street, No Driveway
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Fencing: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.31 Acres
      • Dimensions: .69
      • Features: Central Business District, Cleared, Level, Near Park, Other, See Remarks
      Details
      • Parcel number: 72000004001
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Other,See Remarks
      Condition
      • Year built: 1887

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Septic Available, Water Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Near National Forest, Park, Sidewalks
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: No
      Location
      • Region: Chester

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $130/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $217,250
      • Annual tax amount: $1,908
      • Date on market: 10/14/2025
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $233,800

        $157,000 - $334,000

        $1,229/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/8/2026Price change$1,250,000-7.4%$130/sqft
        Source: Western River Valley BOR #1084575 Report a problem
        4/14/2026Price change$1,350,000-10%$141/sqft
        Source: Western River Valley BOR #1084575 Report a problem
        3/9/2026Price change$1,500,000-9.1%$156/sqft
        Source: Western River Valley BOR #1084575 Report a problem
        1/22/2026Price change$1,649,999-17.5%$172/sqft
        Source: Western River Valley BOR #1084575 Report a problem
        10/14/2025Listed for sale$1,999,999+2400%$208/sqft
        Source: Western River Valley BOR #1084575 Report a problem
        1/21/2020Sold$80,000$8/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $39,915 -8.1%
        2024-- $43,450 +183.8%
        2023-- $15,310 -11.2%
        2022-- $17,250
        2021-- $17,250
        2020-- $17,250
        2019$887 $17,250
        2018$887 -0.2%$17,250 -0.2%
        2017$889 +54.4%$17,290
        2016$576 $17,290
        2015$576 +4.3%$17,290
        2014$552 +7.9%$17,290
        2013$512 $17,290 +7.8%
        2012-- $16,040
        2011-- $16,040 -39.1%
        2010$978 +1.2%$26,350 +0.9%
        2009$966 -2%$26,120 +15.3%
        2007$986 $22,660 +0.3%
        2006-- $22,598 +4.5%
        2005-- $21,615 +295.2%
        2004-- $5,470
        2003-- --

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 72934

        Getting around

        14 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        19 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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