Home inspection in Luxora, Arkansas.
Closer Look Inspectors offers home inspections in Luxora, Mississippi County, Arkansas. Luxora homes are inspected by a local partner in our Arkansas network, and every report is photo-mapped and delivered within 24 hours.
Why Luxora homes need a local read
Luxora started as a Mississippi River landing called Elmot and was moved behind the levee after repeated flooding, including 1927 and 1937.
History: Began as Elmot Landing, with a store opened in 1882; Incorporated June 3, 1897.
Around town: Arno Hotel; Charles Strong Recreation Center; Canal Street; Highway 61.
Setting: In the Delta; Built on former swampland that was drained and cleared.
Water, flooding and moisture in Luxora
Water nearby: Mississippi River; The original settlement sat on a river chute near Elmot Bar.
Flood history: Repeated Mississippi River flooding forced the town behind the levee; Major floods hit in 1927 and 1937.
EPA's Map of Radon Zones places Mississippi County in Zone 3 (predicted average indoor levels below 2 pCi/L). EPA notes that homes vary within any zone, so the map does not predict a single house.
Delta and Crowley's Ridge homes.
Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.
Report in 24 hoursBuilt to negotiate with.
Every Luxora inspection is documented in a clear, photo-mapped digital report delivered within 24 hours and written in plain English.
Common questions.
Why is Luxora behind a levee?
What was the land under Luxora before it was a town?
What did Luxora's economy depend on?
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