Arkansas Land for Sale near Lake Poinsett
Owner Financing Available! (see details below)
With power, water, and a new driveway into this unrestricted lot, you get to enjoy the freedom of the country without sacrificing modern conveniences.
- No Restrictions!
- New Driveway
- Power (on-site) & Water
- Very Buildable: No Floodplain or Wetlands, Half Cleared
- Livestock Shed
- New Survey
- Partially Fenced
- Priced Well Below Market
PROPERTY: Situated just minutes from the serene shores of Lake Poinsett, this 3.53-acre lot on Distress Creek Rd blends rural freedom with modern convenience. With no restrictions, power and public water availability, and a newly built driveway, this partially cleared, partially wooded tract is very buildable—free of floodplain or wetlands and ideal for residential or recreational use. A livestock shed, partial fencing, and fresh survey are already in place, and with 209 feet of direct public gravel road frontage, access is easy. You’ll enjoy abundant deer and wildlife, cheap taxes ($62/year), and proximity to Lake Poinsett State Park (9 minutes), Harrisburg, and even Memphis—making it a dream spot for homesteaders, nature lovers, or investors. Mobile homes, RVs, tiny homes, livestock, and more are all welcome—no zoning or setbacks required, and owner financing is available to make this unbeatable value even easier to secure. Grab it today at an unbeatable Acretown price!
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you. We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Zillow or Redfin and You’ll Agree!
After opening this map, you may see even more information about the area by clicking on Map Legend, then Overlays.
- LOT 5
- ADDRESS (street # estimated – use GPS for navigation): 20947 Distress Creek Rd, Lot 5, Harrisburg, AR, 72432
- SIZE: 3.53 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 35.499416, -90.666435
- PARCEL # (parent): 405-00008-0000
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 3.53 acres out of Pt Se1/4 Harrisburg (aka Tract 5, Shawn L. Hime survey, dated 12-16-2024)
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: view here
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: view here (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at SE corner, 209′ W (along road) x 209′ N x 209′ W x 154′ N x 39′ W x 103′ N x 453′ E x 463′ S to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: none
- WETLANDS: none
- ELEVATION: 312 feet
- TERRAIN: mixed, gently rolling, some flat
- CONDITION: new driveway, shed, about half cleared, half wooded
- ACCESS: 209′ feet of direct frontage on Distress Creek Rd, a public gravel road
- POWER: yes, power pole on-site from Craighead Electric Co-Op (800-794-5012)
- WATER: yes, public lines along road frontage from Crowley’s Ridge Water Association (870-578-5632)
- WASTEWATER: septic system would need to be installed
- The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions in rare cases of non-satisfactory perc tests).
- TAXES: $62.19 in 2023
- HOA: none
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: none
- RESTRICTIONS/ZONING: no zoning, NO RESTRICTIONS – do what you want with your land!
- homes and accompanying outbuildings such as garages, workshops, barns are all OK
- no size/height restriction on homes/structures on the lot
- no setback requirements
- no time limit to build – leave the lot as-is for as long as you want or need
- RVs, campers, mobile homes, cabins, tiny homes are all OK
- animals, livestock, etc OK
- no HOA or CC+R’s
- or, simply leave it as-is and enjoy being surrounded by nature!
- homes and accompanying outbuildings such as garages, workshops, barns are all OK
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Harrisburg (Elementary) – Harrisburg (Middle School) – Harrisburg (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Harrisburg < Jonesboro < Memphis
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Marked Tree (29 mins), Memphis International (1 hr 13 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor (870) 578-4430
- Treasurer (870) 578-4405
- Clerk/Recorder (870) 578-4420
- County GIS
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates: 35.499416, -90.666435
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
This property is ideally situated near a variety of recreational spots, including Lake Poinsett State Park, Maddox Park, and Parker Pioneer Homestead, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. For everyday needs, the nearest town with grocery stores is Harrisburg, offering options like Edwards Food Giant and local markets. For larger retail needs, a Walmart and other big boxes are available in Trumann. The world class music city of Memphis is less than an hour away. Whether you’re looking for nature, shopping, or dining, this location provides easy access to it all.
NEARBY – Lake Poinsett State Park (9 mins), Maddox Park (17 mins), Parker Pioneer Homestead (21 mins), Mallard Landing (21 mins), Marked Tree Delta Area Museum (26 mins), Craighead Forest Park (37 mins), Nettleton Diamond Railroad Crossing (39 mins), Bayou De View State Wildlife Management Area (48 mins), St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA (57 mins), and more!
HARRISBURG (15 mins, nearest grocery store and dining)
- RETAIL – Family Dollar, FG Market, Edwards Food Giant, and more.
- RESTAURANTS – McDonalds, Subway, Sonic Drive-in, Champs Chicken, and more.
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Harrisburg Family Medical Center, Harrisburg Clinic Pharmacy, Poinsett County Health Department, and more.
- RECREATIONAL – Harrisburg State Park, Harrisburg City Pool, Maddox Park, Lake Poinsett State Park, Parker Pioneer Homestead, Old No. 1 Speedway, and many more!
TRUMANN (31 mins, nearest Walmart)
JONESBORO (41 mins, nearest major city)
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $42,400
- Down Payment = $9,000
- Monthly Payment = $896.62
- Term = 4 years (48 months)
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty!
We have a two-week waiting period after the posting of our original MLS listing before we open up the owner-financing option. Also, if you would like to make a larger down payment in exchange for a slightly lower interest rate and/or fewer payments, we can certainly accomodate that, so just let us know! If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for third-party financing will come from E-Construction Loans and their details are below:
E-Construction Loans, Tim Jarvis, timjarvis@sbcglobal.net, (408) 238-4606: Tim is a land lender and offers loans at 10% down, 25-year amortization and a balloon payment in 10 years. Please contact him for all the details. They serve all states but AZ, HI, MO, NC, NV, NY, PA, TX, and VA.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For Sale By Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf. We do offer 2.5% commission to buyer agents.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, buildability, and approved/allowable useage for the property. We are happy to help however we can.