Auction 12/18/2025 at 11:00 AM
Discover a true private retreat just east of Hwy 71 near Wickes, AR. This impressive 4,532 sq. ft. log cabin sits on 29 secluded acres and offers a rare combination of space, privacy, and unique amenities—including its own private airstrip. The home features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, providing plenty of room for family, guests, or a multi-generational setup.
Crafted with classic log construction and surrounded by natural beauty, the property delivers the peaceful setting you’d expect from a secluded getaway while still offering convenient access to town and major highways. Whether you're looking for a recreational property, a full-time residence, or a one-of-a-kind retreat, this is a rare opportunity to own a distinctive Arkansas property with exceptional features.
Sold for $341,000
$341,000
740 Highway 278 E, Wickes, AR 71973
6beds
4,532sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
29.5 Acres Lot
$349,200 Zestimate®
$75/sqft
$3,135 Estimated rent
Home value
$349,200
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,135/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$3,135/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$3,135/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$1,980/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$1,980/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Private airstripClassic log constructionSurrounded by natural beauty
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Zack and Shawn Looper Team 479-996-4848,
Looper Auction & Realty II, LLC
Bought with:
NON MLS Fort Smith, 0
NON MLS
Source: Western River Valley BOR,MLS#: 1085400Originating MLS: Fort Smith Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Some Electric Appliances, Dishwasher, Oven, Propane Water Heater, Range, Range Hood
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,532 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Unpaved Driveway
- Fencing: Fenced,Wire
Lot
- Size: 29.50 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Outside City Limits, Rural Lot, Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 0000087570000
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, Septic Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Wickes
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | Sold | $341,000-37.9%$75/sqft |
Source: Western River Valley BOR #1085400 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Price change | $549,000-21%$121/sqft |
Source:  CARMLS #24042647 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $695,000-36.8%$153/sqft |
Source: CARMLS #24042647 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2024 | Listing removed | $1,100,000$243/sqft |
Source: CARMLS #23026111 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000-15.4%$243/sqft |
Source: CARMLS #23026111 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2023 | Listing removed | $1,300,000$287/sqft |
Source: CARMLS #22028599 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2023 | Price change | $1,300,000-22.2%$287/sqft |
Source: CARMLS #22028599 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,670,000$368/sqft |
Source: CARMLS #22028599 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,573 +262.5% | $51,760 +112.7% |
| 2024 | $710 -9.6% | $24,330 |
| 2023 | $785 -5.9% | $24,330 +0.1% |
| 2022 | $834 | $24,310 |
| 2021 | $834 -48.7% | $24,310 -57.6% |
| 2020 | $1,626 +3.9% | $57,390 |
| 2019 | $1,564 +2.4% | $57,390 |
| 2018 | $1,527 +4% | $57,390 +57.9% |
| 2017 | $1,468 | $36,340 |
| 2016 | $1,468 | $36,340 |
| 2015 | $1,468 -12.2% | $36,340 -11.3% |
| 2014 | $1,673 | $40,950 |
| 2013 | $1,673 -17.3% | $40,950 0% |
| 2012 | $2,024 -0.1% | $40,970 |
| 2011 | $2,026 | $40,970 |
| 2010 | $2,026 +10.8% | $40,970 |
| 2009 | $1,829 | $40,970 |
| 2008 | $1,829 | $40,970 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 71973
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wickes Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 3.3 mi
- 5/10Cossatot River High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wickes
- Middle: Wickes
- High: Wickes
- District: Wickes
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.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
- Arkansas
- Polk County
- Wickes
- 71973
- 740 Highway 278 E
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Wickes Topics
