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Southwest Conway

Southwest Conway

$276,489 Average Value
$162 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

A family environment spaced around the University of Central Arkansas

With the University of Central Arkansas in the middle of the community, and two other colleges close by, it is easy to think of the Southwest Conway neighborhood as a typical college town. That isn’t the case, according to Claire Carter Smithson, an executive broke with Homeward Realty. “There are some apartments in the area where students live, but non-students and families mainly occupy the houses,” Carter Smithson says. The families tend to take advantage of the neighborhood’s perks, including several original restaurants and a convenient drive into North Little Rock.
SW Conway offers both tight communities as well as green seclusion.
SW Conway offers both tight communities as well as green seclusion.
New traditional homes in SW Conway offer plenty of room and garage space.
New traditional homes in SW Conway offer plenty of room and garage space.
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Midcentury ranch-style homes are common

The neighborhood is predominantly midcentury ranch-style homes with brick exteriors. These homes, which usually have three bedrooms, can range from $200,000 to $500,000. Homes in the gated Pippinpost subdivision are larger and sit on more spacious lots. These homes can range from $600,000 to $700,000. There are also investment properties available, typically from $70,000 to $150,000. Roads in Southwest Conway are well-maintained, and sidewalks are common, especially near the University of Central Arkansas. Tall oak trees provide shade.
Brick ranchers are a common style of home in SW Conway.
Brick ranchers are a common style of home in SW Conway.
Rows of brick homes are a popular style to be seen in SW Conway.
Rows of brick homes are a popular style to be seen in SW Conway.
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Conway High School's Wampus Cats are no myth

The University of Central Arkansas sits in the center of the neighborhood. The school has been known for its College of Education since it opened in 1907. There are lots of families and younger students in the neighborhood as well. Grade school students are served by Conway Public Schools. Students can attend Marguerite Vann Elementary School, which has a B-plus Niche grade. Carl Stuart Middle School has an A-minus Niche grade. Conway Junior High School, which serves students in ninth and 10th grade, earned an A-minus score from Niche. Conway High School, which serves 11th and 12th graders, has an A Niche score. The school’s teams are nicknamed the Wampus Cats after a mythical six-legged beast said to have terrorized the American South and Midwest in the early 1900s.
Conway High School provides the highest quality education in Downtown Conway.
Conway High School provides the highest quality education in Downtown Conway.
Conway Jr. High is guiding students to achieve their highest potential in Downtown Conway.
Conway Jr. High is guiding students to achieve their highest potential in Downtown Conway.
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Downtown North Little Rock is down I-40

The neighborhood is close to I-40, which can take drivers to downtown North Little Rock about 30 miles away. Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is about a 35-mile drive. Conway Regional Medical Center is less than 3 miles away.

Jewel Moore Nature Reserve houses lots of wildlife

The University of Central Arkansas’ Jewel Moore Nature Reserve spans 18 acres and is home to more than 230 species of plants and animals. The reserve is open to the public. Bainbridge Park has a basketball court and provides cyclists access to the Tucker Creek Trail. The trail has more than 3 miles of paved routes that run through several Conway neighborhoods. Conway Station Baseball Complex has nine diamonds and a fishing pond. Other amenities sit just outside the neighborhood, like the McGee Center, which has two racquetball courts and a volleyball court.

The Rogue Roundabout has fun with drink names

Several interesting restaurants sit just beyond the neighborhood’s borders, including The Rogue Roundabout, a craft food and beer kitchen that names its drinks after local streets that feature a roundabout. There are 38 roundabouts in Conway, says Rogue Roundabout owner Chris Smith. His favorite drink, the Donaghey Darko, is named after a street that runs through UCA’s campus. Gibson’s Cat Cafe serves coffee and has cats for customers to pet and potentially adopt. Stoby’s Restaurant is known for its cheese dip. The brick walls, simple furniture and flowing fountain of Mike’s Place, which serves Cajun-style dishes, conjures a New Orleans feeling. Conway Commons Shopping Center is home to retail stores like Target, Belk and TJ Maxx. Kroger Marketplace is a grocery store option.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field

42 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Southwest Conway US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Southwest Conway Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$293,180
Median Sale Price
$320,590
Median Single Family Sale Price
$293,180
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$336,499
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$162

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,006
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
4.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,937
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,675
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,000
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
12,130
Median Age
27
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$39,240
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,354

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
31.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.2%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

46 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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