Wakefield is a residential enclave with natural flair. Locals of this Little Rock community relish the green expanse dotted with lakes and creeks, as well as the lower price points and proximity to shopping and downtown. “It’s a very affordable area. Most of the homes go for $140,000 to $210,000. It’s a good area for first-time homebuyers and investors,” says Shani Green, principal broker for Green Realty Associates, who lives in the area. “It’s extremely close to the freeways. You could probably get to Downtown Little Rock in 10 to 15 minutes. It’s about 5 minutes from the new outlet mall, Outlets of Little Rock. Shopping, dining — it’s convenient to everything.”
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.”
Wakefield homes sit on larger lots with big yards.
The charming homes of Wakefield do all of the talking for this neighborhood.
Wakefield has many homes that keep residents staying for years.
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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 three-story, 400,000-square-foot 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.
Gorditas Paty's in Wakefield has traditional, authentic, and delicious 100% Mexican dishes.
Gorditas Paty's in Wakefield has a great atmosphere along with great food.
If you've found H.B.'s Bar-B-Q in Wakefield, you've found the best kept secret in town.
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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.
Rock Region Metro serves Wakefield along with the entire Little Rock area.
Take a walk down the many busy streets of Wakefield and discover what this area has to offer.
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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.
Wakefield Park is a cozy place to relax while you are in Wakefield.
Check out Benny Craig park in Wakefield for some outdoor activities.
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Wakefield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wakefield, Little Rock sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Wakefield, Little Rock over the last 12 months is $98,750, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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