Country Home with Barn, Chicken Coop & Pond on 10± Acres – Bethesda, AR Welcome to 550 Medlock Road in Independence County, located just outside Batesville in the quiet community of Bethesda. This charming 2 bed, 1 bath country home sits on 10± acres and offers the perfect setup for a mini-farm or peaceful rural lifestyle. The home features a newly updated kitchen with custom wood cabinets, heart pine floors, a restored vintage tub with shower, and multiple heat sources including central HVAC, propane, and a wood stove. An enclosed sun porch offers a bonus living space and could easily serve as a 3rd bedroom or sitting area. The land is fenced and cleared with plenty of room for livestock or gardening. Outbuildings include a 30x33 barn with stalls, a 14x40 chicken house, detached garage, carport, greenhouse, tool room, and even a historic WPA-built outdoor toilet. Water is abundant with city water, two wells, two cisterns, and a pond that’s never gone dry (per seller). Raised garden beds, fruit trees, and beautiful landscaping complete this functional homestead.
Closed
$242,500
550 Medlock Rd, Batesville, AR 72501
2beds
1,280sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
10 Acres Lot
$244,200 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$1,080 Estimated rent
Home value
$244,200
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,080/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 30, 2025 at 05:47am
Listed by:
Pamela J Welch 870-897-0700,
Mossy Oak Properties Selling Arkansas
Bought with:
Sarah Perkins, AR
Mossy Oak Properties Selling Arkansas - Southside
Source: CARMLS,MLS#: 25025895
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Living/Dining Combo
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), 2 Bedrooms Same Level
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Two Car, Detached, Garage Faces Rear
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened, Porch
- Exterior features: Storm Cellar, Shop
- Fencing: Partial
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Features: Level, Rural Property, Wooded, Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Barns/Buildings, Stables
- Parcel number: 0114078000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Country
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Batesville
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA Loan,FHA,Conventional,Cash,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Sold | $242,500-14.2%$189/sqft |
Source:  CARMLS #25025895 | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Pending sale | $282,500$221/sqft |
Source: REALSTACK #84372 | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Contingent | $282,500$221/sqft |
Source: CARMLS #25025895 | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Price change | $282,500-12.9%$221/sqft |
Source: CARMLS #25025895 | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $324,500+423.4%$254/sqft |
Source: CARMLS #25025895 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75 | $7,238 |
| 2023 | $75 | $7,238 |
| 2022 | $75 | $7,238 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 72501
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10West Magnet SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 8.1 mi
- 4/10Batesville Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10 mi
- 7/10Batesville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.2 mi
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