Wakefield
Suburban Neighborhood in Little Rock, Arkansas
Pulaski County 72204, 72209
Neighborhood Reviews
Wakefield offers vintage and new construction
Wakefield teems with brick ranch homes from the 1950s and ‘60s. Most are situated on roomy quarter-acre lots with tidy front lawns and backyards adorned by mature oak and maple trees. More contemporary construction in subdivisions that features amenities such as golf courses and pools, can be found here as well. The average sale price hovers around $150,000. A three-bedroom, two-bath could cost as little as $100,000, while a four-bed, three-bath new build may fetch as much as $650,000. Roughly half the residents here rent their homes. “Like a lot of places in the country, the market here has slowed down significantly,” Green says. “It’s normal for homes to sit for more than a month.”
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Little Rock School District schools
Public school students may attend Bale Elementary, Cloverdale Middle and Little Rock Southwest High School. Part of the Little Rock School District, the elementary and high schools earn C Niche grades, while the middle school scores a C-minus. Home of the Gryphons, a mythical creature that’s part lion and part bird, the mammoth three-story, 400,000-square-foot high school opened in 2000 at a cost of more than $100 million and features a 4,000-seat football stadium.Paty’s Gorditas is a local favorite for dining out
When locals are in the mood for authentic Mexican dishes, they head to Paty’s Gorditas on Geyer Springs Road. This family-owned restaurant brings its recipes from Aguascalientes, Mexico. For some local flavor, stop by H.B.’s Barbecue on Lancaster Road. This self-proclaimed hole-in-the-wall has been serving barbecue in the community since 1961. There are also quite a few local taquerias for residents to sample. Weekly grocery shopping can be easily accomplished at Kroger by following Geyer Springs Road for 2 miles outside the neighborhood. Bargain hunters will appreciate that Outlets of Little Rock is just 5 miles away via Interstate 30 West, hosting nationally known shops such as Banana Republic, J. Crew, and H&M.
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Hop on the bus on Lancaster Road
Bus stops are sprinkled throughout the neighborhood along streets such as Lancaster Road, West 65th Street and Portsmouth Drive, making it easy to get anywhere in the city. Most streets are bordered by sidewalks for those who prefer to walk to local retail shops, such as Family Dollar on West 65th Street.
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Cast a line at Benny Craig Park
Residents can stretch their legs at Wakefield Park, on Woodson Road, or enjoy a game of tennis in the shade of towering trees. Benny Craig Park, on Gum Springs Road, offers a playground and a creek that’s the perfect spot to spend the day fishing. And with Interstate 30 following the neighborhood’s southern border, it’s an easy 8-mile drive east to downtown.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nakesha Swiney
Nakesha Swiney
Found It LLC
(501) 285-8807
27 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$205,000 Price
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Charlie Clifton
Charlie Clifton
Responds QuicklyHome Design and Realty L.L.C.
(501) 483-0114
122 Total Sales
2 in Wakefield
$18K - $180K Price Range
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Shanekia Rash-Parker
Shanekia Rash-Parker
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Sandstone Real Estate Group
(501) 214-6058
84 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$76,000 Price
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Janice Garry
Janice Garry
Truman Ball Real Estate
(870) 359-2906
90 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$85,000 Price
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Langston Carr
Langston Carr
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty LR Branch
(501) 502-2551
110 Total Sales
2 in Wakefield
$108K - $161K Price Range
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Brenda White
Brenda White
Keller Williams Realty LR Branch
(870) 617-1144
116 Total Sales
2 in Wakefield
$55K - $125K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Western Hills Park
Wakefield Park
Union Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Hindman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Playground
Thom Park
Southside Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/20/2016
Niche Review
It's a pretty good, civilized, area . I haven't had any problems here at all and if i had a choice to live here again i would. I would compare this area to walking in a family reunion, it feels like a homely place. I would see the area for retirement.
4/19/2016
Niche Review
Little Rock is one of the most dangerous cities in the country but it also seems calm and peaceful. Its easy to stay out of trouble but some areas are ruined, washed up, and seem unsafe to be. There are cops around to keep an eye out but sometimes it can take time for a cop to show up to a scene. It makes a life threatening gesture but to see them roaming around the streets usually seems ironinc.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wakefield | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wakefield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wakefield, Little Rock sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Wakefield, Little Rock over the last 12 months is $108,250, up 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$119,750
Median Sale Price
$108,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$109,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
68
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$94
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,999
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,751
Below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$585 - $735 per month
- Terra Vista Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 545+ Sq Ft
- 4811 Butler Rd
- Little Rock, AR
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$910 - $1,090 per month
- Summit at Geyer Springs
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 627+ Sq Ft
- 5201 Geyer Springs Rd
- Little Rock, AR
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,327
Median Age
33
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,316
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,998
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
22.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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