Property Attributes
- MLS#26025245
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyPOLK
- CityMena
- AreaPolk County
- NeighborhoodOpal
- Zip71953
- StyleTraditional
- Year Built1947
- Taxes$ 1227
- Price$ 285,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2314
- Lot Size1.3 Acres
Data Source:
Cooperative Arkansas REALTORS® MLS (CARMLS)
Property Description
Historic Opal Property â Major Renovations Complete on Big Fork Creek! Steeped in local history and undergoing an extensive transformation, this one-of-a-kind property was once home to the Opal Post Office and Opal Community Store â and is now well on its way to becoming a beautifully renovated home on the banks of Big Fork Creek. This 3-bedroom 2-bath home retains its original character with charming wood ceilings, walls, and floor accents, while the heavy lifting of renovation has already been tackled for you: All subfloor and substructures repaired/replaced. All sheetrock repaired, textured, and painted. Entire plumbing system replaced with PEX. Two new hot water heaters. All new A/C units. All new roof and sheeting. All new soffits/eaves. Fresh interior and exterior paint. Two new tile showers. All flooring replaced. With all the major structural, mechanical, and system upgrades already done, this property is primed for a buyer to add the finishing touches and make it truly their own. Located just minutes from ATV trails and only 25 minutes from town, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Opal history with most of the hard work already behind it.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Listed $295,000 |
| 7/29/2026 | 4$285,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Mini Split |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Septic,Water-Public,Electric-Co-op,Gas-Propane/Butane |
| Roof | Composition |
| Fireplaces | Woodburning-Site-Built |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Parking | Carport |
| Other Rooms | Great Room,Den/Family Room |
| Subdivision | Opal |
| Style | Traditional |
| Stories Count | One Story |
| County | Polk |
| Class | Residential |
| Type | Rural Residential |
| Will Subdivide | No |
| Frequency | None |
| Inside City Limits | No |
| DOCS ON FILE | None |
| Status | Back on Market |
| Subdivision | AR |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Status Detail | 2 |
| Annual Taxes | 1227 |
| New Construction? | No |
| Primary City | Mena |
| Directions | From Mena,take Hwy 8E for 11 miles. Hwy 370 will be on the left. Continue down Hwy 370,which turns becomes Polk 65,for approximately 4 miles. Property will be on the left at the corner of Polk 65 and |
| City | Mena |
| DOM | 88 |
| Postal Code | 71953 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 123.16 |
| Public Remarks | Historic Opal Property â Major Renovations Complete on Big Fork Creek! Steeped in local history and undergoing an extensive transformation,this one-of-a-kind property was once home to the Opal Post |
Interior Features
| Dining | Living/Dining Combo |
|---|---|
| Beds | 3 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 Bedrooms Upper Level |
| Floors | Wood |
| Kitchen Equipment | Gas Range |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Frame |
|---|---|
| Road Surface | Paved |
| Foundation | Crawl Space |
| Lot Size Area | 1.3 |
| Lot Dimensions | 1.3 acres |
| Lot | Level,Rural Property,Creek |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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