$249,043Average Value$127Average Price per Sq Ft13Homes For Sale
Wooded, gated community with a passion for tennis
Otter Creek is working to produce the next Serena Williams. Developed in 1973 with the idea of becoming Little Rock’s tennis hotspot, this quiet community now thrives on serving its residents with privatized opportunities for sports of all kinds. Today, the neighborhood has nearly 1,100 homes and more than 30% of the residents have lived there for 10 years. “It’s gated, really wooded and established, and there’s so much to do,” says Christy Robinson, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has been in the market for 13 years. “It’s also close to the interstate so that you can get to Downtown Little Rock in 10 to 15 minutes.
Living in a gated community
Set far west of the city center, Otter Creek exudes a secluded, rural feel, teeming with loblolly pine tree-guarded streetscapes. Home inventory includes traditional ranch-style homes, Tudor Revivals and Craftsman-style homes. Primarily built in the 1970s and ’80s, these houses typically come with homeowner’s association fees and back decks overlooking spacious, fully fenced yards. Buyers can expect a four-bedroom ranch-style for $270,000, while a three-bedroom Tudor Revival will go for $330,000. “It’s a huge neighborhood that you can still get into for a moderately affordable price, and that’s a huge draw,” Robinson says.
Row of homes in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
Traditional home in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
Traditional home in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
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Get on the court
This neighborhood was designed to keep families busy during after-school hours. Remember, tennis is king here. Eleven hard courts are available, and the community hosts a handful of popular tournaments annually, such as the Junior Championships Memorial Day Weekend Tournament. But Otter Creek offers a bevy of other resident-only amenities, too, including a beach volleyball court, more than 6 miles of hiking and biking trails, an always-open fitness center and three pools: one for laps, one for recreation and one for younger children. Even more options await at its public namesake park, including a hunter-green playset with cherry-red slides, concrete basketball courts, four soccer fields, and a pond beckoning anglers.
Playground in Otter Creek Park in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
Community pool in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
Volley ball court in Otter Creek Park in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
Tennis courts in Otter Creek Park in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
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Member-Only Events
Living in a gated community offers many planned neighborhood events, and the Otter Creek Homeowners Association puts on a slew throughout the year. While the tennis tournaments are obviously popular amongst the greater area, some neighborhood-focused events include Food Truck nights, holiday decorating contests, and the annual Turkey Bingo, where winners take home turkeys and pies.
Gateway Town Center shopping and restaurants on Stagecoach Road
Residents can pick up weekly groceries and household goods outside the gates from Edwards Food Giant. Otter Creek provides easy access to Gateway Town Center, an entertainment destination with a Bass Pro Shop and the Outlets of Little Rock. Locals find retail therapy at more than 50 shops – mostly familiar chains like Nike, Claire’s and Gap, but also eclectic storefronts, like spice specialist Pepper Palace. Stagecoach Road is a major thoroughfare and offers multiple restaurants, including La Tapatia, which offers authentic Mexican cuisine, and China Wok, a popular spot for Chinese takeout.
La Tapatia in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
Nike in outlets located in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
Nike in outlets located in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
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Otter Creek Elementary in the small town of Otter Creek Crystal, Arkansas.
School days in the Little Rock School District
Children are zoned for the Little Rock School District, which scores a B on Niche and serves over 21,000 students. Students head to the nearby Otter Creek Elementary, Mabelvale Middle and Little Rock Southwest High School, with all three schools grading a C on Niche. Little Rock Southwest opened for the 2020 school year and offers three academies – Medical Sciences, Business & Computer Science and Leadership and Public Service.
Rock Region Transit and nearby interstates
The city operates the Rock Region Transit, and while there are no bus stops within the gates, there is a nearby option. Those needing public transportation can hop aboard Route 22 University/Mabelvale at the Walmart on Baseline Road. Drivers have proximity to Interstate 30, which runs into downtown Texas, and Interstate 430, which connects I-30 to I-40, bypassing the city.
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The area is safe. There are not many crimes in this neighborhood.
4.0Niche User
4/10/2015Niche Review
it's decent enough if you are a college student or first time renter.
3.0Niche User
4/12/2015Niche Review
Can have traffic issues during rush hour to work, from work.
3.0Current Resident
1/31/2018Niche Review
Otter creek can be better l, when I was younger there was a lot more to do, I played basket ball outside, went swimming with my friends and road bikes all the time. It has change a lot since then but not for the better.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Otter Creek
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Otter Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Otter Creek, Little Rock sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Otter Creek, Little Rock over the last 12 months is $225,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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