Build It Your Way in the Ozarks

This .33-acre lot on South Diamond Lake Drive sits inside the established Horseshoe Bend community in Izard County, Arkansas a place where the roads are paved, power is available, and the infrastructure to support a real build is already in place. This isn't raw land in the middle of nowhere. It's a zoned residential lot inside a community built for people who want to actually do something with their property. The lot is zoned Single Family Residential (R-1), which means your path forward is clear design it, permit it, build it. Whether you're planning a primary home, a retirement retreat, or a vacation cabin, this parcel gives you a legal, buildable foundation at a price point that rarely exists in markets with this kind of community support around it. Utilities are within reach. Water service is available through the City of Horseshoe Bend Water. Electric can be connected through North Arkansas Electric Co or Entergy. Waste service is available through Waste Connections. You'll need to bring in a septic system, but everything else is ready to be activated when you are. The property sits on a paved road no dirt road hassle, no clearance questions, no wondering if a truck can get in and out. The address is established, access is clean, and the lot is ready for the next phase whenever you are. There is no HOA here, which means your build decisions stay yours. Horseshoe Bend gives buyers something rare in rural Arkansas a community with real amenities, real neighbors, and real infrastructure, all wrapped inside genuine Ozarks country. You can own this lot today and break ground on your own schedule. --- Why Horseshoe Bend Makes Sense Horseshoe Bend was purpose-built as a resort and retirement community, and that foundation is still working in your favor today. Five lakes including the 640-acre Crown Lake, two golf courses, indoor pools, a marina, tennis facilities, a spa, and local shops make this one of the most livable and established small communities in rural Arkansas. You're not pioneering wilderness you're buying into a place where the hard infrastructure work was done decades ago. The broader Izard County setting amplifies everything. World-class trout fishing on the White River is within reach. Sylamore Trail and the Ozark National Forest give you 23 miles of creek-side hiking and backcountry roads. Blanchard Springs Caverns is about an hour away. The Strawberry River offers float trips through quiet Ozark hill country. This is not scenery you drive past once on vacation it becomes the backdrop of your actual daily life when you build here. Land in this area still carries low property taxes and minimal holding costs, which means you can own this lot now and build on your own timeline without financial pressure mounting against you. Markets with this combination of amenities, natural access, and affordability are disappearing. Horseshoe Bend is the rare case where they all still line up. --- Why This Property Stands Out ZONED AND READY TO BUILD This lot is zoned Single Family Residential (R-1), making it a straightforward path to a permitted permanent home. No rezoning hurdles, no ambiguity just a clean residential designation in a real community. UTILITIES ALREADY WITHIN REACH Water, electric, and waste service are all available and can be activated by contacting the respective providers. Septic will need to be installed, but the rest of the utility picture is already in place a significant advantage over raw rural land. PAVED ROAD ACCESS South Diamond Lake Drive is a paved road, which means your lot is accessible year-round without a four-wheel drive and without worrying about whether a delivery truck or construction crew can get in. RV STAGING WHILE YOU BUILD While camping is not allowed, an RV is permitted on-site for up to 12 months with an active building permit. That means you can be present during your build managing the project, making decisions on the ground without carrying separate lodging costs. OWNER FINANCING WITH NO CREDIT CHECK Get in for $291 down (includes doc fee) and $92 per month for 35 months. No credit check, no interest. If cash pricing works better for you, reach out and ask we will work with you. --- Property Highlights APN: 800-03856-000 State: Arkansas County: Izard Address: 1105 S Diamond Lake Dr, Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 Subdivision: Horseshoe Bend Size: .33 Acres GPS Center: 36.21427, -91.69750 Terrain: Plain / Wooded Zoning: Single Family Residential (R-1) Permitted Use: Permanent Home Build Mobile Homes: Not Permitted Camping: Not Permitted RV On-Site: Permitted up to 12 months with active building permit Road Access: Yes paved road Water: Available contact City of Horseshoe Bend Water at 870-670-5885 Electric: Available contact North Arkansas Electric Co at 870-994-2191 or Entergy at 800-368-3749 Sewer / Septic: Septic required not currently in place Waste: Available contact Waste Connections at 870-994-7000 or 870-670-5885 HOA: None Sale Price: $3,312 --- Owner Financing Available Down Payment: $291 (first month down plus doc fee) Monthly Payment: $92 per month Term: 35 months Doc Fee: $199 No credit check No interest We will work with you ask about special cash pricing --- Quick Summary This .33-acre residential lot in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas gives you a zoned, accessible, utility-ready foundation inside one of the most established communities in the Ozarks own it today and build on your timeline, your terms, no one else's. --- Why This Property Stands Out: ZONED AND READY TO BUILD This lot is zoned Single Family Residential (R-1), making it a straightforward path to a permitted permanent home. No rezoning hurdles, no ambiguity just a clean residential designation in a real community. UTILITIES ALREADY WITHIN REACH Water, electric, and waste service are all available and can be activated by contacting the respective providers. Septic will need to be installed, but the rest of the utility picture is already in place a significant advantage over raw rural land. PAVED ROAD ACCESS South Diamond Lake Drive is a paved road, which means your lot is accessible year-round without a four-wheel drive and without worrying about whether a delivery truck or construction crew can get in. RV STAGING WHILE YOU BUILD While camping is not allowed, an RV is permitted on-site for up to 12 months with an active building permit. That means you can be present during your build managing the project, making decisions on the ground without carrying separate lodging costs. OWNER FINANCING WITH NO CREDIT CHECK Get in for $291 down (includes doc fee) and $92 per month for 35 months. No credit check, no interest. If cash pricing works better for you, reach out and ask we will work with you. --- About Izard County: Izard County isn't just a place to park land it's a place to build a life. Nestled in the southern Ozarks of north-central Arkansas, the county combines genuine natural beauty with an established community infrastructure that most rural Arkansas counties don't have. Horseshoe Bend anchors the area with lakes, golf, and amenities, while the surrounding hills, rivers, and forests give it the kind of depth that makes ownership feel meaningful for decades. AN ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY With Real Infrastructure: Horseshoe Bend was purpose-built as a resort and retirement community, and that foundation shows. Two golf courses, five lakes, indoor pools, a spa, tennis facilities, a marina, restaurants, and a full range of local shops make this one of the most livable small communities in rural Arkansas. You're not starting from zero the roads are paved, power is available, and services are in place. For someone building a home, that matters. You can break ground without having to solve every infrastructure problem from scratch, and you can enjoy the area immediately while construction is underway. WHITE RIVER Access And World-Class Trout Fishing: The White River runs along the county's western edge and carries one of the most storied fishing reputations in the country. Fed by cold tailwater from Bull Shoals Dam, the river produces trophy-sized brown and rainbow trout year-round. Float trips, wade fishing, guided outings, and riverside camping are all within easy reach of Horseshoe Bend. Calico Rock, a historic river town on the bluffs above the White, puts boat ramps, trout docks, and rental services just down the road. This isn't occasional access to decent fishing it's routine access to a world-class fishery that most people only visit once. OZARK HILLS, FORESTS, And Four-Season Landscape: Izard County sits in the southern Ozark Mountains, and the terrain shows it forested ridges, limestone bluffs, creek hollows, and valley farmland create a landscape that changes meaningfully with every season. Hardwood forests go full color in fall. Spring brings wildflowers and waterfall flows. Summers stay cooler than low-elevation Arkansas. Winter brings crisp air without extreme conditions. This four-season rhythm makes land usable year-round and gives a built property a setting that feels alive regardless of when you're there. LAKES, RIVERS, And Water At Every Turn: Crown Lake alone covers 640 acres and supports boating, water skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing. Diamond Lake and three additional area lakes offer quieter, more intimate water access for anglers and families. The Strawberry River winds through the hills providing float trips and a natural water experience that feels distinctly different from the stillwater lakes. Owning land here means water is never an afterthought it's part of the everyday environment. BLANCHARD SPRINGS And The Ozark National Forest: About an hour from Horseshoe Bend, Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular cave systems in the country a living, three-level limestone cavern in the OzarkSt. Francis National Forest. Surrounding it, the Sylamore Ranger District offers 23 mil