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MLS# 22024876

MLS# 124660

Description: For sale in Norfork, AR is a 2 bed, 1 bath 1764 sq ft White River retreat! Has been remodeled with engineered hardwood flooring, granite counters, custom cabinetry, and a new detached building with shop. Open floor plan & kitchen bar are great for entertaining. Garage has been finished and could be used as third bedroom, extra living area, or exercise room. 200+ feet of river frontage makes this home a perfect fisherman’s paradise, or just sit by the rivers edge and enjoy the gorgeous views up and down the river.

Directions: Hwy 201 S, Right on Hwy 341 (Push Mtn. Rd.), Left on Riverview Drive, (just across bridge) follow to home on Left. 

Norfork, Arkansas

Norfork, a place you hear about but seldom have the opportunity to see. Located in a beautiful valley in north central Arkansas where the White River is joined by the North Fork River. It is reputed to be one of the finest trout fishing areas in the United States, possibly the world. Wildlife is abundant and truly a hunter’s paradise. Many vacationers who happened onto this area have become permanent residents.

Population- 

550 at the 2010 census

Climate

Norfork, Arkansas gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 39 inches of rain per year.

Norfork averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 26 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Norfork. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees

Winter Low: the January low is 25

Education

Norfork High School –

 Recognizes and encourages the uniqueness of all students. Norfork strives to provide an effective educational program designed to assist all students in reaching their greatest potential. All students will be given the opportunity to study and to work in a stimulating, safe environment that promotes lifelong learning. The curriculum is designed to fit the academic, technological and social needs of all students

Hospitals

Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) –

Is a nonprofit hospital, located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. As a fully integrated healthcare organization, we have been serving residents of North Central Arkansas and South Central Missouri for more than 55 years. Our 268-bed short-term acute care facility offers a wide range of services and specialties to meet the needs of the communities we serve. With more than 180 primary care, mid-level and specialist physicians on the medical staff, and approximately 1,700 employees, BRMC is the region's leader in quality healthcare. The organization is guided by a values-based culture of excellence whose purpose is to preserve BRMC as a comprehensive, independent, community-driven health system in order to optimize access to quality healthcare for patients in the communities we serve.

Electric Company

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative –

Was incorporated in 1939 and just one year later, on June 6th of 1940, energized its first line. As an electric cooperative, NAEC is a private independent electric utility incorporated under the laws of Arkansas. We are owned by the members we serve and governed by a nine member board of directors elected from the membership, which sets policies and procedures that are implemented by the cooperative's professional staff. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is one of seventeen distribution cooperatives located in Arkansas. Ranked 5th in the state, NAEC serves approximately 36,000 member accounts in Northern Arkansas. With over 4,500 miles of power line and 27 different substation sites, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative provides electric service in parts of seven different counties. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Salem, Arkansas and operates two other full service offices located in Ash Flat and Mountain Home.

Telecommunications

Fidelity Communications– Cable television, home phone, and high speed internet. 

Century Link– Home phone, high speed internet, and dish network Television.

Airports

The closest airports to Mammoth Spring are:

Springfield- Branson National Airport (147 Miles),

Memphis International Airport (160 Miles),

Little Rock- Clinton National Airport (155 miles), 

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (236 miles). 

Ozark Regional Airport (6 miles).

Closest large Cities

Mountain Home, Arkansas – 

Mountain Home has been named one of the best places to retire in America by Rand McNally and AARP. Whether moving to raise a family, or to enjoy the golden years, Mountain Home is a welcoming community with much to offer. Our serene setting in the Ozark Mountains gives the perfect backdrop for enjoying life at a slower pace. Not only is Mountain Home rated as one of the best retirement cities, it has also been rated as one of the best places to fish by Field and Stream and to enjoy outdoor sporting by Outdoor Life. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 12,448. Mountain Home is located in northern Arkansas. It is the center of the Twin Lakes area, with Norfork Lake 15 minutes to the east and Bull Shoals Lake 20 minutes to the northwest. It is located within the Ozarks mountain range, in the Salem Plateau region.The city is located within 15 to 20 minutes of three rivers: the Buffalo National River, the White River and the North Fork River, which features the world-renowned Norfork Tailwater. These make the Mountain Home area one of the nation's top freshwater fishing destinations. Some creeks in the area with fishing access are Fall Creek, Dodd Creek, and Hicks Creek, with Fall Creek being the largest.

Little Rock, Arkansas-

 The capital of Arkansas, is a city on the Arkansas River. It was incorporated on November 7, 1831, on the south bank of the Arkansas River close to the state's geographic center. The city derives its name from a rock formation along the river, named the “Little Rock” . The city's population was 198,541 in 2016 according to the United States Census Bureau. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, such as the Arkansas Arts Center, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, in addition to the hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods like the Quapaw Quarter, and historic sites such as Little Rock Central High School. The city is the headquarters of Dillard's, Windstream Communications, Acxiom, Stephens Inc., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Heifer International, the Clinton Foundation, the Rose Law Firm, and Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield. Other large corporations, such as Dassault Falcon Jetand LM Wind Power have large operations in the city. State government is a large employer, with many offices being in downtown Little Rock. Two major Interstate highways, Interstate 30 and Interstate 40, meet in Little Rock, with the Port of Little Rock serving as a shipping hub.

Jonesboro, Arkansas–

Jonesboro, one of the state's most progressive cities, was established in 1859 among the rolling hills of Crowley's Ridge in northeast Arkansas. Downtown is filled with gift shops, restaurants, art galleries, a day spa and an active civic center called the Forum. Arkansas State University offers one of the mid-South's finest museums, a fine arts center and an indoor sports/entertainment complex. The Forrest L . Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center provides an interesting tour of the natural wonders of the region, plus serves as a stop along Crowley's Ridge National Scenic Byway.

Memphis, Tennessee–

Memphis is a pilgrimage for those wanting to visit the birthplace of the blues, of soul and of rock 'n' roll. On Beale Street, W.C. Handy put down on paper the first written blues music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, which is now a museum. Graceland, the second most-visited home in America, welcomes visitors from around the world who yearn for a peek into the life of “the King.” Beyond the music, Tennessee's largest city also offers much more. It has more sunny days each year than Miami, and combines southern tradition and hospitality with modern amenities. You'll enjoy great dining (be sure to sample the barbecued ribs), art galleries and exciting nightlife.

Springfield, Missouri–

With more than 440,000 people in the metro area, Springfield is where the rolling hills of the Ozarks plateau form a surprisingly modern and green city. A “big, small town,” Springfield offers a great blend of fascinating attractions, historical treasures, sports excitement and cultural and leisure activities in a welcoming environment.The city offers 102 parks, including a linear trail system that integrates with the city’s growing on-street bike route system; an airport; an art museum; a zoo; the Springfield Lasers professional tennis team; the Springfield Cardinals minor-league baseball team and is home to Bass Pro Shops, Missouri State University, Drury and Evangel universities and the Assemblies of God USA.

Branson, Missouri–

 While visiting you can: attend star-studded performances at Branson’s many live shows; enjoy Silver Dollar City, one of the world's top theme parks; take in the beauty and adventure of the Ozark Mountains and three pristine lakes; play some of the best golf in the Midwest; visit museums highlighting the area’s rich history and culture; relax at spas and resorts; and shop at Branson’s many boutiques, galleries and outlets.

Things To Do 

Spring River–

Located in Mammoth, a clear spring fed river with long pools and whitewater falls. Exceptional trout and walleye fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming and much more. 

Big Creek Golf and Country Club – 

Winner of Golf Digest’s coveted five-star ranking, Big Creek Golf Course in Mountain Home, Arkansas, is a destination for golfers world-wide.  The award-winning course, opened in 2000, features white sand bunkers, L-93 bentgrass greens, and beautiful zoysia fairways.  Well maintained for year-round  play, the course also offers a three-tiered 400-yard driving range and separate putting and chipping greens for practice.  Big Creek's variety of hole layouts and tee complexes provides enjoyable, but challenging golf for players of all ages and skill levels.  Visitors to Big Creek will enjoy the beauty of the Mountain Home and Twin Lakes area, located in North Central Arkansas in the heart of the Ozark Mountains.  The area is a familiar hotspot to anglers around the globe, surrounded by Norfork Lake and Bull Shoals Lake, and the famous trout-filled White River.  Big Creek offers public play and a range of affordable memberships. 

Twin Lakes Golf Course – 

TLGC is a challenging and fun-filled yet very affordable semi-private, 18-hole, par 70 course.  Experience golf at its finest with our rolling, Bermuda grass fairways dotted with ponds and lined with babbling brooks.   You’ll enjoy two unique nines – the front nine offers many tight, tree-lined fairways with true dog legs while the back nine opens up to a wider vista of native trees, flowers, and birds and some very challenging uphill and downhill lies.   

Bull Shoals Caverns –

 Bull Shoals Caverns is a living cave with growing formations located just minutes from the Bull Shoals Dam. Incredible stalactites and stalagmites create stunning spires in a full spectrum of color. Formations present intricate patterns that resemble fine lace that are continuing to change and grow. Bull Shoals Caverns began forming over 350 million years ago. Tours of the caverns are available.

Mammoth Spring State Park–

Mammoth Spring is Arkansas's largest spring and the second largest spring in the Ozark Mountains. A National Natural Landmark, the spring flows nine million gallons of water hourly. Forming a scenic 10-acre lake, it then flows south as the Spring River, a popular Ozark trout and float stream. Located near the spring, the park's 1886 Frisco depot will take you back in time to an early 1900s train station. Parked just outside the train station is a Frisco caboose to explore, too.

Eleven Point River– 

Located 10 minutes from Alton. A beautiful scenic river perfect for canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and so much more. 

Norfork Lake–

A 22,000 acre lake located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Home to a variety of fresh water game fish. Norfork Lake has more than 550 miles of shoreline and covers some 22,000 acres. There are 19 developed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks that provide plenty of opportunities for camping and for water sports. Boating, water skiing, ping and swimming are all extremely popular on the lake. Commercial docks on the lake have boats, motors, guides and equipment for ping. In addition to parks for camping, there are many resorts offering accommodations, some with private docks, swimming pools and other recreational amenities.

Bull Shoals Lake–

The largest lake in Arkansas. Covers over 94,000 acres. Known for bass fishing, water sports, boating, swimming, and camping.

Mark Twain National Forest– 

Mark Twain National Forest has a wide range of popular recreation opportunities. The forest has over 750 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorized use. Sections of the Ozark Trail wind through the forest. More than 350 miles of perennial streams, suitable for floating canoeing and kayaking, meander through its canopied expanses. Our campgrounds offer visitors a variety of forest experiences, including semi-primitive and wilderness camping for solitude.

Peck Ranch–

The area consists of 23,763 acres of rugged, forested hills and hollows.This area is predominantly forest with nearly 1,500 acres in glades, along with quality woodland, cropland and some wetlands. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic areas, firearms range, viewing deck, two deer/turkey blinds, one intermittent stream and four Natural Areas (Grassy Pond, Goldenseal, Stegall Mountain and Mule Hollow). There is a 10 mile self guided tour for elk viewing. 

Jacob Wolf House – 

The Wolf House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The National Park Service documented in 2013: “Notably, it is the only surviving example with at least moderate historic integrity constructed for a civic purpose; the others were private homes or early stagecoach inns and taverns.” It is the last remaining two-story dog-trot public structure in the United States.