The Kerr Mansion was truly something majestic in its heyday. Among many other notorious guests it entertained and housed 5 U. S. Presidents including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and George H. W. Bush–the rooms where each president slept retain their names to this day. Resting thoughtfully on a bluff overlooking the Poteau River Valley and with mountain views clear into Arkansas, the Kerr Mansion is a statement piece which transcends time. Two sets of cabins or hotel style buildings were constructed on the west end of the ridgeline with a total of 10 separate units each with their own entrance, bedroom and bathroom. In addition, several breezeways were closed in on the main house. In total the estate includes separate structures including: (1) main house–approximately 13,000 sq/ft after breezeway closure; (2) museum event space–approximately 5,000 sq/ft; (3) pool house–approximately 1200 sq/ft; (4) Laundry House–approximately 1200 sq/ft. All told there are roughly 20,400 sq/ft of living space in the structures on the 14.62 acre estate. The place was designed as a gathering place prestigious enough to entertain presidents and bold enough to hold great gatsby scale parties. More than 6 decades ago Sen. Kerr was enchanted by the beauty of this land. It was that beauty that drove him to dream up this truly remarkable place. Although the care and craftsmanship of the original construction is still evident, the mansion is in need of a major renovation. The Kerr Mansion is in search of new owners with the same vision and audacity held by Sen. Kerr to bring this place back to its glory. As Sen. Kerr always said: “Dream No Little Dream. ”
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
14.62 acresLot Size
$59Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Monte Shockley• Shockley Cooper Realty & Aucti
Bought with Monte Shockley• Shockley Cooper Realty & Aucti
The Kerr Mansion was truly something majestic in its heyday. Among many other notorious guests it entertained and housed 5 U. S. Presidents including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and George H. W. Bush–the rooms where each president slept retain their names to this day. Resting thoughtfully on a bluff overlooking the Poteau River Valley and with mountain views clear into Arkansas, the Kerr Mansion is a statement piece which transcends time. Two sets of cabins or hotel style buildings were constructed on the west end of the ridgeline with a total of 10 separate units each with their own entrance, bedroom and bathroom. In addition, several breezeways were closed in on the main house. In total the estate includes 6 separate structures including: (1) main house–approximately 13,000 sq/ft after breezeway closure; (2) museum event space–approximately 5,000 sq/ft; (3) pool house–approximately 1200 sq/ft; (4) Laundry House–approximately 1200 sq/ft. All told there are roughly 20,400 sq/ft of living space in the structures on the 14.62 acre estate. The place was designed as a gathering place prestigious enough to entertain presidents and bold enough to hold great gatsby scale parties. More than 6 decades ago Sen. Kerr was enchanted by the beauty of this land. It was that beauty that drove him to dream up this truly remarkable place. Although the care and craftsmanship of the original construction is still evident, the mansion is in need of a major renovation. The Kerr Mansion is in search of new owners with the same vision and audacity held by Sen. Kerr to bring this place back to its glory. As Sen. Kerr always said: “Dream No Little Dream. ” For more information, call us and visit our website: KerrMansion.com
WRVBOR #1071244
Aug 8, 2024
Price Changed
$699,000
$54/sq ft
Jul 24, 2024
Relisted
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Jun 16, 2024
Pending
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Apr 29, 2024
Price Changed
$750,000
$58/sq ft
Mar 18, 2024
Listed
$1
$0/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,164
$9,438 + $47,718
$57,156
Tax history for 23009 Kerr Mansion Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,164
$9,438 + $47,718
$57,156
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8.58 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,316
Year built
1961
Style
Other
County
Le Flore County
APN
0000-21-06N-25E-0-002-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 10
# of Half Bathrooms: 4
Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Equipment
Appliances: No Hot Water
Interior Features
Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
Other Features: Wet Bar, Other
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Owner
Roof Details: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Construction Details: Stone, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Storage
Security Features: No Safety Shelter
Pool and Spa Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 14.62
Lot Size Acres: 14.62
Property Information
Has View
Direction Faces: North
Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Slab
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Sewer: Rural
Water Source: Rural
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,316
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8.58 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Le Flore County
APN: 0000-21-06N-25E-0-002-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
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Poteau Primary Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 5.8mi
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11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$729,000 – $882,000
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