Property Spotlight: 1102 Hickory in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas

If you like the idea of a quiet lot in the woods, close to the water, in a town where people already live, this one is worth a look.

It's 1102 Hickory in the Woodland subdivision of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, in Izard County. Let me tell you what it is, what it isn't, and who I think it fits.

Photos and the free property map are on the listing: 1102 Hickory in Horseshoe Bend.

Where it is

Horseshoe Bend is a small Ozarks town with lakes, a golf course and the Strawberry River close by. This lot is within walking distance of the Strawberry River, and it's close to Pioneer, Crown and Diamond Lake.

It's a wooded neighborhood, and there are homes already built nearby. That matters more than people think. When you can see houses on the same street, you know a house can go there too, and you know the area is lived in.

The lot itself

It's about a third of an acre, 0.3 acres to be exact. That's a good size for a house, a driveway and a yard, with trees around you for some privacy.

Being in the woods is part of the appeal. It also means you'll want to plan on some clearing for the house pad and the driveway. Walk it before you build so you know which trees you want to keep.

Utilities

This is one of the easier lots we have when it comes to hooking up.

• Electricity is available behind the lot.
• Water is available.
• Septic is needed. There's no city sewer, so plan on a septic system when you build.

My advice is the same on every lot. Call the electric company and the water provider before you buy and ask what it costs to connect. Utilities being available doesn't mean the hookup is free, and it's better to know that number up front. If you want more on this, I wrote about it in power, water and septic on raw land.

What you can and can't do

This is the part that decides whether it's the right lot for you.

• Site built homes only. The minimum home size is around 600 to 800 square feet.
• No RVs and no mobile homes.
• No HOA, so there are no association dues.

So this isn't a camping lot or a place to park an RV. It's a lot for someone who wants to build a real house in a real neighborhood. If you want a place to camp with no rules, our West Texas land is a better fit, and I explain the difference in restricted vs unrestricted land.

Taxes

Taxes are about $54 a year. That's low, and it's one of the nice things about holding a lot like this while you save up to build.

Who I think will like it

In my experience, this lot fits a few kinds of buyers.

• Someone who wants to build a small house near the water in the Ozarks.
• Someone planning a retirement spot or a weekend home they'll build on later.
• Someone who wants to lock in a lot now at a low monthly payment and build in a few years.

If you need to live on the land right away in an RV, this isn't the one. If you're willing to build a site built home, it's a good place to do it.

Price and terms

The price is $3,000 cash, or $75 down plus the $249 doc fee, then $75 a month for 39 months.

There's no application and no credit check. If you can afford the down payment, we finance you. The deed stays with us until it's paid off, then we issue a warranty deed and record it in your name with the county.

If you want a bigger spot, 1102 Hickory can also be bought together with 901 White Oak, our other lot in Horseshoe Bend. Bought separately they're $6,000, and together they're $5,000 on one contract. You can see that one at 901 White Oak and 1102 Hickory together.

Want to go see it?

You're welcome to. If you'd like to walk the lot, I'll send you maps, the GPS coordinates for the corners and directions. The free property map on the listing gets you close, but it isn't a survey, and I always recommend getting one.

Call or text me at (817) 631-1858 with any questions.

Jarod