The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71825 sells for about $220,000, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 73 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 71825 — Blevins
The housing market in 71822 is characterized by low inventory and stable, albeit slow, price growth. Market activity is driven by local employment in the timber and manufacturing sectors, with limited new construction contributing to a tight supply. Median prices remain affordable relative to national averages, though the area faces long-term population decline.
This area is best suited for local families and workers in the timber or manufacturing sectors who prioritize affordability and a small-town lifestyle over proximity to major metropolitan employment centers.
Median prices moved down 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 73 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.4% · poverty 20.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 71822, Little River County AR
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with rural Arkansas averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a standard presence for the county seat.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Ashdown School District, which provides standard public education services for the community.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risks primarily concentrated near the Red and Little River basins.
The local economy remains anchored by the timber and paper manufacturing industries, with limited new large-scale commercial development currently reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to nearby industrial hubs or regional centers via US Highway 71.
Local amenities include proximity to the Little River and Red River for outdoor recreation, as well as small-town parks and community facilities within the city limits.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workforce participants, with few large-scale multi-family developments.
The economy is heavily reliant on the timber industry and regional manufacturing, with the Domtar paper mill serving as a significant local employer.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US Highway 71 serving as the primary arterial route for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction in the immediate ZIP code area.
The Little River County Assessor manages property valuations, typically conducting periodic reappraisals to align with state requirements.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies, with no significant MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure common to Southwest Arkansas.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, though this specific rural area has seen slight population decline.
Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Arkansas law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure form, though the scope is generally limited compared to other states.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 71822 profiles and World Population Review.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Historic Washington State Park4.710 mi
- Historic Washington State Park4.710 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic anchor of the city and county seat.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.