224 E Elm St, Mount Ida, AR, 71957
About This Home
Escape to this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage nestled on a beautiful creek in Mount Ida. This cozy 468-square-foot cottage features a relaxing screened-in back porch overlooking the creek, making it the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind while listening to the soothing sounds of the water. The property includes a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 468 square-foot cottage with beautiful creek frontage, a screened back porch with peaceful creek views, a 12x20 carport ,and a 10x18 storage shed. It is ideal as a weekend getaway, vacation rental, or full-time residence. Conveniently located near Lake Ouachita, crystal mining, hiking, fishing, and all the outdoor recreation the Mount Ida area has to offer. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a peaceful creek front retreat in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2018
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Free-Standing Range,Microwave,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Dining Room
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen/Dining Combo
Features
- Walk-in Shower,Kit Counter-Formica,Paneling,Wood Ceiling,Primary Bedroom/Main Lv
- Door features: Insulated Doors
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Fireplace features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 468
- Total interior livable area: 468 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 07800117000
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Screened,Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Lot size: 0.71 Acres
- Features: Sloped,Level,Not in Subdivision
Parking
- Parking features: Carport,Detached
- Carport: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Hail
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Arkansas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,011 | $12,132 |
| Home Insurance | $129 | $1,548 |
| Property Taxes | $53 | $636 |
| Electricity | $134 | $1,616 |
| Total | $1,327 | $15,924 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Listed for sale | $200,000 |
| 2020-12-18 | Sold | $62,000 |
| 2020-03-25 | Listed for sale | $79,875 |
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