Houses
Unfinished Log Cabin on 17.37 Acres Near the Buffalo River Listed at $105,000 — a Foreclosure Sold As-Is
A log cabin on 17.37 wooded acres in the Arkansas Ozarks, listed for $105,000, sounds like a dream. The property at 290 County Road 971 in Compton, Arkansas is drawing real attention: in its first 7 days on Zillow it collected 1,384 views and 179 saves when we checked.
But this is not a finished, move-in-ready cabin. It is a foreclosure, listed by Zillow as Real Estate Owned (REO), and it is sold as-is. The cabin is unfinished, and the listing says its interior is not ready for an electric connection. Here is what you need to know.
Quick Look: The Listing Details
| Address | 290 County Road 971, Compton, AR 72624 |
| List price | $105,000 |
| Status | Foreclosure / Real Estate Owned (REO); not shown as an auction |
| Home type | Single-family log home, built 2004 |
| Bedrooms | 1 (lofted bedroom) |
| Bathrooms | 2 full, per Zillow; they appear to be split between the cabin and a separate outbuilding (verify) |
| Interior | 1,150 sq ft |
| Land | 17.37 acres, rural and wooded |
| Utilities | Public water and electricity available; cabin not ready for electric connection |
| Heat / cooling / hot water | None listed |
| Zillow activity | 1,384 views, 179 saves in 7 days |
The Setting
The listing describes rolling, wooded, secluded acreage outside city limits, and says it is near the Buffalo River and Ponca recreational area. That location is a big part of the appeal for people who love hiking, floating and the outdoors.
Getting there takes some care. Access is on an unpaved, gravel driveway, and the listing warns that a vehicle with proper clearance is needed to drive it.
Inside: Cedar Walls and a Loft, but Unfinished
The photos show a cedar-walled interior, French doors, wood flooring and a spiral staircase up to a lofted bedroom. The character is there. But the space is clearly raw and unfinished, and the listing says the cabin is plumbed but not ready for electric.
Zillow’s facts list no heating, no cooling and no hot water, and a crawlspace foundation. Anyone looking at this should plan for real work before it can be lived in.
Pole Barn and Outbuilding
The property also has a pole barn and a 192-square-foot outbuilding. The listing says the outbuilding has a finished interior with potential for extra living quarters, but its utility connections are still needed. Zillow shows 2 full baths; based on the notes, they appear to be split between the cabin and this outbuilding, so confirm before assuming both are in the main house.
Important: As-Is and Lender Repairs
The listing says the property is sold as-is, and that any lender-required repairs must be escrowed after closing at the buyer’s expense. That matters a lot. Some loans may require repairs before they will fund, so buyers should talk to their lender early.
Before making an offer, it would be wise to:
- Get a full inspection of the cabin, outbuilding and pole barn
- Get quotes for electric hookup, heating, cooling and a water heater
- Ask the lender what financing will work for an unfinished REO property
- Drive the access road yourself
- Order a survey and check flood risk (we did not verify this)
The Bottom Line
At $105,000, this Compton property offers 17.37 wooded acres, a log cabin shell with cedar walls and a loft, a pole barn and an outbuilding near the Buffalo River area. That is why so many people have saved it. Just go in with clear eyes: it is an unfinished foreclosure with no heat, cooling or hot water listed, and the cabin is not ready for electric. For a hands-on buyer with a budget for work, it may be worth a close look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the cabin ready to live in?
No. The listing says the cabin is unfinished and not ready for electric connection, and Zillow lists no heat, cooling or hot water.
Is it an auction?
Zillow lists it as a foreclosure (REO) at $105,000. No auction was shown.
See the full listing, all photos and the latest status on Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/290-County-Road-971-Compton-AR-72624/94731815_zpid/
Listing courtesy of Michele Watkins and Mark Watkins, Lindsey & Assoc Inc Branch, as shown on Zillow. Source: ArkansasOne MLS #1366717 (Northwest Arkansas Board of REALTORS). Photos via the listing on Zillow; all rights belong to their owners.
Disclaimer: All property details, prices, measurements and photos in this article come from the public listing on Zillow at the time of writing and may change at any time. This article is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the seller or listing agent. Verify all information with the listing agent and through your own inspection, survey and research before making any decision.
