Arkansas may not have a more aptly named neighborhood than Capitol View. Sitting just 2 miles west of the Arkansas State Capitol, the area has sweeping views of the city center and is steeped in streetcar suburb history. Residents are minutes from The University of Arkansas Little Rock and downtown, as well as emergency services and major highways.
According to Amber Wood, Realtor at Mid South Realty and area expert, “Capitol View has comparable style properties as some of the more expensive neighborhoods but at less expensive price points.” Investment properties usually include small bungalows, Craftsman-style homes and Minimal Traditional-style homes from the 1930s. Buyers can snag these houses for under $100,000. Homes listing between $100,000 and $200,000 come in similar architectural styles but have renovated interiors, updated exteriors and features like covered porches and carports. Newer construction can cost up to $375,000. While farther away from The University of Arkansas Little Rock than other neighborhoods, Wood says many students live alongside longtime homeowners. “More nursing and medical students live here, while Oak Forest is where the undergraduates live.”
While more residential than commercial, Wood says, “A lot of the restaurants nearby have been renovated, and foot traffic is increasing.” Capitol View has a few mainstays that keep locals’ bellies full. A favorite among vegans and non-vegans alike, MeMe’s Twisted Potato serves comfort food with a twist, like cauliflower wings and fried green tomato sandwiches. Against the fast-food mentality, each order is lovingly handcrafted by Chef MeMe, meaning longer wait times but higher-quality cooking. The restaurant also sells meal prep platters, ranging from vegan sausage lentil soup to mushroom penne bake. For a heartier dinner, diners stop by Peter’s Fish Market for what’s widely known as the best catfish steak sandwich in the city. Not just specializing in seafood, the establishment offers everything from frog legs to ribs and cheeseburgers with okra, catering to various appetites. A Dollar General sits just a couple blocks from MeMe’s for snack runs, but full-on grocery trips can be fulfilled at K Hall & Sons Produce or Kroger 1 mile away.
Public school students attend Stephens Elementary School in the heart of the neighborhood. The school has a C-minus on Niche and a partnership with First Security Bank; inside the school is a fully operational bank where third- through fifth-grade students serve as bank tellers. Students can perform basic monetary transactions and deposit real money into savings accounts to help teach financial management and literacy. Stephens feeds into Dunbar Magnet Middle School, which has a C on Niche, and Central High School, which earns an A. The school is considered the No. 1 public high school in Pulaski County and was dubbed the country’s “Most Beautiful School” by the American Institute of Architects.
The neighborhood’s only park awaits in the northeastern corner; Fletcher Park only spans 1 1/2 acres but uses just about every square inch to offer a playset, a concrete basketball court, a picnic pavilion and barbecue grills. There’s also plenty of space to run around the park’s open field on a sunny day. The weather doesn’t have to be pleasant for playtime, though. Stephens Community Center is also in the area and offers a full gymnasium, game room and two multipurpose rooms, which are used for everything from school projects to meetings. The center’s summer programming and sports leagues are wildly popular, too. Just steps north of the neighborhood, residents can visit the Little Rock Zoo, which features an antique carousel, train rides and more than 700 animals.
Commuters and professionals are well accommodated; Interstate 630 creates the area’s northern border, while U.S. Highway 70 East forms the southern border. Public transportation is also widely accessible, with most Rock Region Metro bus stops concentrated along West 12th Street, West Charles Bussey Avenue and Asher Avenue. For out-of-state travel, Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is roughly 6 miles east.
In the event of an emergency, locals are more than covered. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, District Court and County Regional Detention Facility are at the base of the neighborhood. Capitol View is also less than 1 mile from a fire station, within 1 1/2 miles of UAMS Medical Center and Arkansas Children’s Hospital and 2 1/2 miles from CHI St. Vincent Infirmary.
Amy Glover Bryant
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arkansas Realty
(501) 214-6460
108 Total Sales
1 in Capitol View
$130,000 Price
Broderic Armstead
Keller Williams Realty
(501) 506-2821
97 Total Sales
4 in Capitol View
$5K - $145K Price Range
Kimberly Robbins
CBRPM Group
(501) 500-6759
173 Total Sales
1 in Capitol View
$113,000 Price
Jerald Gardner
CBRPM Group
(501) 406-0396
189 Total Sales
4 in Capitol View
$25K - $130K Price Range
Dorothy Willoughby
CBRPM Group
(501) 406-0925
43 Total Sales
3 in Capitol View
$75K - $95K Price Range
Deborah Drayton
Faith Realty & Associates
(501) 261-6890
106 Total Sales
4 in Capitol View
$3K - $135K Price Range
On average, homes in Capitol View, Little Rock sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Capitol View, Little Rock over the last 12 months is $64,500, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$94,500
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Median Sale Price
$64,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$80,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$72,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$66,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
40
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$80
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Number of Homes
1,812
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Number of Homes for Sale
30
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Median Year Built
1940
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Months of Supply
9.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,374
Significantly below the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,600
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,900
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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Number of Homes for Rent
22
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Median Rent
$1,172
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,073
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,538
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Median Townhouse Rent
$895
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,495
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Median Condo Rent
$980
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,250
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Total Population
5,951
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Median Age
42
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Population Density
5 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$32,864
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$45,207
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High School Graduates
88%
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College Graduates
11.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
2.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
42.9%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
52''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
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Annual Snowfall
10''
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Vibrant neighborhood home to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
This historic enclave was one of the first neighborhoods in Little Rock
Competitive home prices and ample green spaces distinguish this Little Rock suburb
Downtown Little Rock offers access to retail, dining and green spaces
Historically and predominately Black neighborhood going through revitalization
