Your Dream, Your Way, Your Timeline
600 N Van Winkle Drive : Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512
Izard County, Arkansas
Land Description
Stop Renting, Start Owning | 0.33 Acres Near Crown Lake | Edge Hill, Horseshoe Bend
Power On Property | Water at Street | Straight Shot to Crown Lake | $349 Down + $125/Month
Your First Step Out of the Rental Trap
Tired of throwing money away on rent every month with nothing to show for it? Frustrated watching your landlord build wealth while you build nothing?
This is your way out.
For less than most people pay in rent, you can own 0.33 acres in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas-a level, ready-to-build lot just 0.8 miles from Crown Lake with power already on the property and water at the street.
No perfect credit needed. No massive down payment. No landlord taking your hard-earned money. Just $349 to start and $125/Month to become a landowner.
Stop building someone else's future. Start building yours.
Why This Property Is Perfect for First-Time Landowners
Everything's Ready for You:
Most first-time buyers get overwhelmed by the complexity of land ownership. Not here. This property removes every obstacle:
Power already on the property - No expensive connection fees
Water available at the street - Fire hydrant across the road
Level building site - No grading costs, easy to work with
Cell tower nearby - Strong signal for work and life
Straight shot to Crown Lake - 0.8 miles down N Van Winkle Dr
Backs to open land - Hundreds of acres behind you for privacy
Established neighborhood - Edge Hill subdivision
Clear requirements - 1,000 sq ft total, 900 heated
Translation: Everything you need is here. Nothing's complicated. You can actually do this.
Own Land for Less Than Rent
Cash Price: $4,866 + $249 doc fee
Owner Financing - No Bank Required:
Get Started Today: $349 total (includes $249 doc fee + $100 down)
Monthly Payment: $125/Month for 45 months
No credit check - bad credit, limited credit, no problem
No bank approval - no waiting, no rejection letters
Deed goes to you - when paid, it's filed in your name officially
In 45 months, your rent payments are still making your landlord rich. These payments make YOU a landowner with property you can build on, sell, or pass down.
Property Details
Size: 0.33 acres
Apn: 800-03021-000
Address: 600 N Van Winkle Dr, Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512
County: Izard County
Subdivision: Edge Hill
Annual Taxes: $60.56/Year
Minimum Build: 1,000 sq ft total, 900 sq ft heated
Power: On property - ready to connect
Water: Available - fire hydrant at street
RV Living: Allowed while building (up to 1 year)
Lake Access: 0.8 miles straight to Crown Lake
What Makes This Location Special
Straight Shot to Crown Lake:
Stand on this property and look down N Van Winkle Drive-you're looking straight at Crown Lake. Not a winding drive through neighborhoods. Not a long trek. A straight shot, less than a mile.
Crown Lake offers:
- Swimming and beach access
- Fishing for bass, catfish, crappie
- Boating and kayaking
- Picnic areas and recreation
- Community gathering spot
- Beautiful sunsets over water
Veterans Park nearby for additional recreation and community events.
Backs to Open Land:
The real luxury? Hundreds of acres of undeveloped land behind your property. No neighbors crowding your back fence. No construction noise or development creeping up. Just open space, privacy, and peace.
You're living on Your land, saving money, and building toward a permanent home. That's how you win.
Build Options:
The 1,000 sq ft (900 heated) requirement is actually generous:
Small 2-bedroom home (affordable to build)
Cozy cabin with loft space
Modern tiny house (expanded to meet requirements)
Traditional stick-built when you're ready
Why First-Time Buyers Choose This Property
No Intimidating Barriers:
Most land purchases feel overwhelming. Not this one.
Already Has:
+ Power on the property (save $3,000-8,000 in connection fees)
+ Water accessible (fire hydrant municipal water available)
+ Level terrain (no expensive site prep)
+ Clear road access
+ Established subdivision (rules are clear and simple)
What This Means:
You're not buying a problem property that needs thousands in improvements before you can do anything. You're buying a ready-to-go lot where you can start immediately.
?? Edge Hill Neighborhood
Established Subdivision:
Edge Hill is a real neighborhood with real homes-not some sketchy land in the middle of nowhere. You'll have:
Neighbors who've successfully built and live here
Established roads and infrastructure
Clear subdivision rules (not confusing)
Proof this area works for first-time landowners
Community atmosphere in beautiful Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend: Affordable Small-Town Living
Why People Are Moving Here:
Horseshoe Bend offers something rare: genuine affordability without sacrificing quality of life.
Natural Beauty:
• Nestled in the Ozark Mountains
• Iconic Strawberry River runs through town
• Crown Lake for swimming, fishing, boating
• Surrounded by forests and outdoor recreation
• Clean air and clear night skies
Outdoor Activities:
• Fishing (trout and bass in abundance)
• Kayaking and canoeing
• Hiking Ozark trails
• Swimming at Crown Lake
• Golfing at local courses
• Camping and exploring
Small-Town Advantages:
• Friendly, welcoming community
• Low crime and safe environment
• Local festivals and events
• Essential services and amenities
• Slower pace of life (in a good way)
• Escape from city stress and traffic
Access to Services:
• Mountain Home (40 min) - Walmart, medical, shopping
• Batesville (45 min) - Additional city amenities
• Little Rock (2 hours) - When you need metro access
?? Your Path From Renter to Landowner
Month 1:
• Pay $349 to secure property
• Deed process begins
Months 2-12:
• Make $125 monthly payments (less than any rent)
• Plan your build or RV setup
• Visit your land, clear brush, prepare site
• Start saving for building materials
Months 13-45:
• Continue affordable $125 payments
• Build when ready, or keep planning
• Watch your equity grow
After 45 Months:
• Final payment made
• Deed transferred and filed officially
• You own land free and clear
• Zero monthly payments (except $60/Year taxes)
• Build, sell, hold-it's yours
This Is How You Break the Cycle
The Rental Trap:
Every month, you pay rent. Your landlord pockets the money. Builds equity. Gets richer. You get... another month of not being homeless. Then it starts over.
In 5 years of renting at $800/Month, you've paid $48,000 and own exactly nothing.
The Landowner Path:
Every month, you pay $125 toward This property. In 45 months (under 4 years), you've paid $5,625 total and own 0.33 acres of Arkansas land free and clear.
Land you can:
• Build on and live in (no more rent ever)
• Sell for profit if life changes
• Hold as investment while it appreciates
• Pass down to your kids
• Use as collateral for loans
One path leads nowhere. The other leads to ownership, equity, and freedom.
Why Owner Financing Changes Everything
Traditional Path (Why It Fails):
• Need perfect credit ? You might not have it yet
• Need 20% down ? That's $1,000+ you don't have saved
• Need bank approval ? They say no to "risky" buyers
• Need complex paperwork ? Confusing and discouraging
• Result: You stay renting
Owner Financing Path (Why It Works):
• No credit check ? Your past doesn't define your future
• Just $349 down ? You can save this in weeks or months
• No bank ? Just you and the seller, direct deal
• Simple process ? Straightforward and clear
• Result: You become a landowner This Month
Perfect For:
Gig Economy Workers - Flexible income, needs flexible housing
Tired Renters - Ready to build equity instead of enriching landlords
Young Families - Start securing your family's future now
RV Living Advocates - Legal place to park while building
Service Industry Workers - Affordable path to property ownership
First-Time Investors - Learn real estate with low-risk entry
DIY Builders - Build your dream slowly as budget allows
Future Planners - Start now, build later, own forever
Real Talk: Can You Actually Do This?
Let's be honest about the challenges:
Yes, you'll need to come up with $349. If you don't have it saved, that means sacrificing for a few weeks or months. Skip eating out. Sell something. Pick up extra shifts. It's doable.
Yes, you'll need to commit to $125/Month for 45 months. That's nearly 4 years. But compare it to rent-you're already committed to paying that forever, with zero equity.
Yes, building a home costs money eventually. But you have options: Small builds, saving over time, or selling the land for profit if plans change.
The question isn't "Can I afford this?" The real question is: "Can I afford to keep renting forever?"
The American Dream Isn't Dead
It just moved to places like this.
While everyone's competing for overpriced houses in crowded cities, you can own land in the beautiful Ozarks for $125/Month.
While your friends are stuck in apartments with paper-thin walls and landlords who won't fix anything, you can be clearing your own land and planning your own future.
While people say homeownership is impossible for your generation, you can prove them wrong-starting with $349 and 0.33 acres in Horseshoe Bend.
The American Dream isn't dead. You just have to go get it.
Stop Waiting, Start Owning
Every month you wait is another month of rent payments that build nothing for your future.
Contact us today to make this property yours.
In one conversation, you can go from renter to landowner. From building someone else's wealth to building your own. From dreaming about "someday" to making it happen right now.
For $349 down and $125/Month, this can be Your land.
Don't let fear, doubt, or the rental trap keep you stuck. Take the first step. Become a landowner. Start building your future.
Land Maps & Attachments
Directions to Land
To reach 600 N Van Winkle Dr in Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 from Little Rock:
1. Head north on I-40 E
2. Take Exit 148 for US-67 N/US-167 N toward Jacksonville/Batesville
3. Continue on US-67 N/US-167 N for about 95 miles
4. Take the exit for AR-289 N toward Horseshoe Bend
5. Turn left onto AR-289 N and continue for about 12 miles
6. Turn left onto Club Rd
7. Turn left onto N Van Winkle Dr
8. Destination will be on the left at 600 N Van Winkle Dr
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