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.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (6/8)
$1,250,000
411 E Front Ave, Chester, AR 72934
--beds
5baths
9,600sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1887
-- sqft lot
$233,800 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic charmNatural fencingPicturesque streamAmple parkingLush gardensLuxury suitesModern efficiency
- 264 days |
- 206 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000-7.4%$130/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $1,350,000-10%$141/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Price change | $1,500,000-9.1%$156/sqft |
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| 1/22/2026 | Price change | $1,649,999-17.5%$172/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,999,999+2400%$208/sqft |
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| 1/21/2020 | Sold | $80,000$8/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mountainburg Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.3 mi
- 5/10Mountainburg Middle School Brain AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 4/10Mountainburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
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- Arkansas
- Crawford County
- Chester
- 72934
- 411 E Front Ave





