Home inspection in Shirley, Arkansas.
Closer Look Inspectors offers home inspections in Shirley, Van Buren County, Arkansas. Shirley homes are inspected by a local partner in our Arkansas network, and every report is photo-mapped and delivered within 24 hours.
Why Shirley homes need a local read
Shirley, in northeastern Van Buren County on the Middle Fork of the Little Red River, was established by the railroad.
History: Established by the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad, which built a depot near the bridge; Incorporated November 18, 1911.
Around town: The Shirley Bridge over the Little Red River (1907-1908) and the Shirley Centennial Museum (opened 2011).
Setting: Shirley is in the rocky, wooded Ozark hills at about 551 feet.
Water, flooding and moisture in Shirley
Water nearby: Middle Fork of the Little Red River; Near Greers Ferry Lake.
Flood history: Flood damage to the railroad tracks in 1949, plus a strike, closed the line through Shirley.
EPA's Map of Radon Zones places Van Buren 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.
Ozark hill-country homes.
Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.
Report in 24 hoursBuilt to negotiate with.
Every Shirley inspection is documented in a clear, photo-mapped digital report delivered within 24 hours and written in plain English.
Common questions.
Why did the railroad close at Shirley?
When was the Shirley Bridge built?
When was the depot removed?
Why do crawlspaces matter in Arkansas houses?
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