MOUNTAIN VALLEY FARM 30 A. TWO HOMES
LOCATION: Central Western Arkansas in Sebastian County. The farm is located about 20 min SE from the larger city of Ft. Smith and borders for mile along a county highway.
This is a valley setting at the foot of Sugar Loaf Mountain.
SERVICES: Electric, phone, mail, school bus and LP gas delivery.
LAND: 30 acres of land currently used for pasture and hay crops. The land is sandy-loam by nature and well suited to fruit, berries and garden crops of all kinds. The land is mostly open (about 22 acres), but there are plenty of trees for shade, wildlife habitat and firewood (about 8 acres). Good pasture for horses, cattle or other livestock.
HOME #1
This home is frame constructed on a cement slab floor and has a composition roof. The owners report they built this home in 1999. The home has about 912 sf of heated living area. The home is fully insulated with thermal windows and doo...
This home is frame constructed on a cement slab floor and has a composition roof. The owners report they built this home in 1999. The home has about 912 sf of heated living area. The home is fully insulated with thermal windows and doors. The home is perfectly livable, but cosmetic touch-ups will be needed for the home to be in top condition. Features of the home include the following:
Living room: 14 x 20, wood laminate floor, white painted walls, 2 ceiling fans each with light, built-in buffet with shelving at West end of this room, double opening to kitchen area.
Kitchen: 9.5 x 19, about 16 running foot of cabinets, rolled Formica counter tops, light colored in-lay floor covering, free standing electric range included and double door refrigerator included.
Laundry: 6 x 12, white painted walls, light colored inlay floor covering same as kitchen, washer and dryer connections, wall storage cabinet, heating/cooling system installed in this room.
Bedroom #1: 10 x 10, white walls, wood laminate floor, ceiling fan with light, walk-in closet.
Bedroom #2: 12 x 12, white walls, wood laminate floor, ceiling fan with light, walk-in closet.
Hall bathroom: Tub/shower combo unit, 4 ft marble top vanity with mirrored wall cabinet, light colored inlay floor covering.
Carport: 12 x 24, cement floor, 4 x 8 storage room at end of the carport.
Heating and cooling: All electric central system. Has LP gas installed for supplemental heat or for use if the electric service is interrupted. The 500 gal LP storage tank is included in sale of this property.
HOME #2
This is the old original farm home on the property when present owners purchased the farm. The exact age is unknown, but it is estimated to be at least 50 years of age perhaps older. The home has been updated from time to time plus additions have been made. The home is frame constructed with wood floors supported by pier and beam with masonry foundation. It has a composition roof and exterior plywood siding. The home has about 2,000 sf enclosed and under roof, but 2 of the rooms are ground level and storage type or work type rooms leaving approx 1,500 sf of heated living area. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. The home has a fireplace, central heat and air with LP supplemental heaters for emergency use in case of power failure. The home is perfectly livable and now occupied, but minor repairs and cosmetic improvements will be required for the home to be in top condition. Features of the home include the following:
Carport cover: 17 x 20 aluminum carport detached from the home.
Front porch: 8 x 22, cement floor with roof extending over the porch area.
Kitchen/dining area: 15 x 17, white tiled floors, about 20 running feet of wood cabinets with wood grain Formica counter tops, double sink, dishwasher, gas cooking range, dishwasher, adjoining 8 x 12 ft storage room or pantry opens off the kitchen.
Music room: 10 x 12, white tile floors, blue painted walls.
Office: 9 x 18, white tile floors, laundry closet with hookups for washer and dryer opens off this room. This room could also be used as a formal dining room as it adjoins kitchen via a large opening.
Bedroom #1: 11 x 12, double closet, carpeting, ceiling fan.
Bathroom #1: 6 x 8, roll-in ceramic tiled wheel chair assessable shower, vanity with marble top.
Bedroom #2: 9 x 12, ceiling fan with light, carpeting, corner added closet unit.
Bedroom #3: 8.5 x 11, ceiling fan with light, carpeting, standard sized closet.
Bedroom #4: 8.5 x 10, ceiling fan with light, carpeting, standard sized closet.
Bathroom #2: Tub/shower combo unit, 7 ft vanity, vinyl floor, storage closet.
Workroom #1: 10 x 12, ground level floor, no heat or cooling.
Workroom #2: 14 x 18, ground level floor, no heat or cooling.
Heating and Cooling: Central electric with LP gas heaters as backup in case of power failure. Also, there is a wood stove ducted to fireplace flue that is currently used.
OUTBUILDINGS:
1. Livestock barn: 28 x 60 pole type barn metal clad. Has 6 horse stalls down the middle of the barn and electric lights.
2. Shop building: 46 x 60, 6 inch cement floor, all steel construction, electric overhead lights and wiring for welder, wood stove type heating system, fully enclosed and metal clad with passage and overhead doors.
3. Machine shed: 16 x 26 pole type building enclosed on 3 sides. Frame constructed with sheet metal siding.
4. Horse shed: Small shed in holding pen for feeding and providing shelter for two horses.
5. Storage building: Frame building behind the home for storage purposes.
TAXES: Estimated $1,000 per year.
PRICE: $150,000
COMMENTS: This farm has two homes making it a nice place for a family type farm or the owner can live in one home and rent out the 2nd home for a monthly income. Very good land for hay and pasture crops. Also will grow any type garden produce desired plus fruit and berries. Convenient location bordering on lightly traveled county highway within 20 minutes of the largest city in our area which is Ft. Smith, Ark. Ft. Smith has 2 major hospitals, college, airline service and good employment opportunities. Scenic valley setting nestled right at the base of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Many nearby streams and lakes for fishing. Hunting in the area for deer, turkey, quail, squirrel, water fowl and even black bear which are spotted from time to time. This place is not in tip-top condition, but livable just as is. If you have some do-it-yourself capabilities, cosmetic improvements would put the Sunday britches on this Arkansas two home farm.
BULLET POINTS:
1. All weather road frontage for mile.
2. Scenic view of mountains.
3. Two homes on the farm.
4. Large all metal shop building.
5. About 20 minutes to a city of 80,000.
6. Suitable to sub-divide for future home-sites.
7. Horse barn has 6 stalls.
CONTACT AGENT:
Jim Mixon
918-647-7945
