Undeveloped 0.16-Acre West Helena Lot Listed for $4,900

A small parcel of residential land in West Helena has hit the market at an unusually low price, presenting a possible opportunity for local buyers and near-term neighborhood changes. The lot, listed at 213 S Sam St, covers 0.16 acres (6,970 square feet) and carries an asking price of $4,900.

The listing was posted January 21, 2026, and is active on MLS CARMLS 26003107. The parcel is recorded as 703-04009-000 and is listed by iRealty Arkansas - Sherwood; the agent of record is Shannon Kent. A LandSearch entry notes the listing was checked and updated on January 21, 2026. Directions on the listing point from US-49B in West Helena onto S Sam St to 213 S Sam St. The 2025 property tax listed for the parcel was $24.

Measured against the parcel size, the asking price works out to about $0.70 per square foot and roughly $30,625 per acre. The low sales figure and minimal annual tax bill underline how inexpensive vacant residential land can be inside Phillips County compared with developed property. For neighboring homeowners and residents, the listing is significant because even a small lot can change immediate streetscape, generate modest new tax revenue, or provide space for an accessory dwelling or single-family infill.

Practical considerations will shape whether the site attracts buyers. The listing identifies the land as undeveloped residential property, which generally means buyers should confirm utility access, septic and well requirements, building setback rules, and city or county zoning before purchasing. Infrastructure and site-preparation costs commonly exceed low acquisition prices on small parcels, so the purchase price alone may understate total development expense.

From a municipal finance perspective, a sale at the advertised price will add little short-term property tax revenue. Policymakers seeking to spur development may look at such parcels as low-hanging fruit for targeted incentives or streamlined permitting, but any public action depends on broader development goals for West Helena and Phillips County.

For residents considering the lot, the listing provides a clear next step: contact iRealty Arkansas - Sherwood and agent Shannon Kent for details and verify parcel 703-04009-000 with county records. Whether the 213 S Sam St parcel becomes a modest new home site, a speculative hold, or remains vacant, the listing highlights how affordable land parcels still circulate in West Helena and how small transactions can matter locally.