Nestled on 4.9 private acres on a peaceful dead-end road, this charming 1,745 sq. ft. country home offers the perfect blend of in-town convenience and country living in beautiful Izard County, North Central Arkansas. This low-maintenance gem boasts a durable brick exterior and a metal roof, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an abundance of closet and storage space. The interior is designed for comfort and entertaining, highlighted by a large kitchen, a formal dining room, and a spacious living room. Step outside onto the expansive open deck, which is accessible from both the dining room and the master suite—an ideal spot for entertaining guests or simply winding down while overlooking your quiet, shaded yard filled with large trees. The property also includes all kitchen appliances, two metal sheds, a fenced garden area, and the benefit of paved road frontage in a great neighborhood.
Active under contract
Price cut: $11.4K (4/30)
$263,500
498 Old Fort Rd, Melbourne, AR 72556
3beds
1,745sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
4.9 Acres Lot
$249,900 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Linette Wright 870-291-0617,
United Country Moody Realty, Inc. 870-895-3233
Source: CARMLS,MLS#: 25042678
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: None
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
Heating
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Surface Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven
Features
- 3 Bedrooms Same Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,745
- Total interior livable area: 1,745 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Two Car
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4.9 Acres
- Features: Level, Rural Property, Not in Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 51600078000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Elec-Municipal (+Entergy)
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melbourne
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,400
- Annual tax amount: $800
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Listing terms: VA Loan,FHA,Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$249,900
$237,000 - $262,000
$1,544/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Contingent | $263,500$151/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $263,500-4.1%$151/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $274,900-4.9%$158/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Price change | $289,000-3.3%$166/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000$171/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184 -35.2% | $15,700 |
| 2024 | $284 -20.9% | $15,700 |
| 2023 | $359 -12.2% | $15,700 |
| 2022 | $409 | $15,700 |
| 2021 | $409 | $15,700 -44.8% |
| 2020 | $409 -47.8% | $28,430 |
| 2019 | $784 | $28,430 |
| 2018 | $784 | $28,430 |
| 2017 | $784 | $28,430 |
| 2016 | -- | $28,430 +0.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $28,360 |
| 2014 | -- | $28,360 |
| 2013 | -- | $28,360 |
| 2012 | -- | $28,360 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,360 +12.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $25,260 |
| 2009 | -- | $25,260 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 72556
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Melbourne Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10Melbourne High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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- Arkansas
- Izard County
- Melbourne
- 72556
- 498 Old Fort Rd
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