Walnut Valley
Neighborhood Reviews
Midcentury homes with remodeling potential
Homes in Walnut Valley are predominantly brick ranch-style houses and midcentury split-levels, most of which were built in the 1970s and 1980s. Houses are built on curving roads dotted with large front and backyards, wide driveways and shade from tall buckthorn trees. Due to damage from the storm, price ranges are on the low side for West Little Rock and range from $150,000 to $355,000. “In West Little Rock as a whole, there are only four or five main neighborhoods where prices range from $200,000 to $300,000, and these are really good first starter homes,” says Ray Ellen, team leader for Pixel Properties with Real brokerage. “There is the opportunity to find homes in the older neighborhoods to make them into beautiful West Little Rock homes with a lot of character.”
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Arts-focused education at Parkview High
Local children can attend Terry Elementary School, which received a C rating on Niche, and Pinnacle View Middle School, which earned a B-plus rating on Niche. Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School also received a B-plus rating, and Niche named it the fourth-best arts high school in Arkansas. All Parkview students enroll in a specific magnet area of focus, like science, music, or drama, and take specialized classes alongside regular coursework. For higher education, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is just 6 miles away from the Walnut Valley neighborhood.
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Recreation in the “Natural State”
The landscape of Walnut Valley is filled with hills, waterways, and fields, and there are multiple ways to enjoy the neighborhood’s scenery. “It’s a friendly atmosphere,” says Ronald Armstrong, secretary at the local Terry Elementary School. “And there’s plenty of lakes and parks and great outdoor spaces. You can see why they call Arkansas the natural state.” Butler Park on North Rodney Parham Road is the perfect place for locals to play baseball or have a picnic alongside a bubbling creek. Just north of the neighborhood, Pleasant Valley Country Club on Pleasant Valley Drive offers a highly ranked 27-hole championship golf course, a club pool, tennis courts and a clubhouse with views of the club’s private lake. Locals can still be active without going outside when the weather does not cooperate. One popular option is Arkansas Skatium on Bowman Road, the only dual skating facility in the state, where visitors can strap on either ice skates or rollerblades for a cruise around the ice arena or roller rink.Foodie hub along North Rodney Parham Road
Walnut Valley is just north of North Rodney Parham Road, which has dozens of dining spots located less than a mile apart. North Parham has something for every tastebud, whether it’s home-cooked southern favorites at Homer’s Kitchen, hot coffee and tea and fresh pastries at Guillermo’s Gourmet, or Czech and German cuisine at The Pantry. Not to be forgotten, Shotgun Dan’s Pizza is on the southern side of Walnut Valley on West Markham Street and is known for its piles of toppings and homemade crust. Just south of Shotgun Dan’s is a large retail district off Financial Centre Parkway. Here, locals can pick up everyday groceries at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market, browse for home goods and books, or spend an afternoon climbing, jumping, and tumbling at Urban Air Trampoline Park.
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Quick access to I-430 and I-630
Walnut Valley has convenient access to major highways like Financial Centre Parkway and Interstates 430 and 630, making it easy for locals to drive the 9 miles east into Downtown Little Rock or into the rest of the state. The neighborhood is also served by Rock Region Metro, which has several bus stops alongside shops, restaurants, and parks on North Rodney Parham Road, but most locals prefer to drive.
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Jordan Hamner
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Karena Malott
Karena Malott
Keller Williams Realty
(501) 289-4118
67 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Valley
$210,000 Price
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Alishia Freeman
Alishia Freeman
Dawn Realty
(501) 271-3958
49 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Valley
$230,000 Price
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Jean Hurst
Jean Hurst
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arkansas Realty
(501) 708-4871
120 Total Sales
6 in Walnut Valley
$54K - $310K Price Range
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Robert Richardson
Robert Richardson
Crye-Leike REALTORS Kanis Branch
(501) 356-4215
165 Total Sales
2 in Walnut Valley
$190K - $245K Price Range
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Charlie Clifton
Charlie Clifton
Responds QuicklyHome Design and Realty L.L.C.
(501) 483-0114
118 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Valley
$203,000 Price
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Arthur Abston
Arthur Abston
Keller Williams Realty
(501) 365-9033
31 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Valley
$189,700 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Birchwood Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Grills
Walnut Valley Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Tennis
Marlowe Manor Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kanis Park
Rock Creek Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Butler Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/24/2015
Niche Review
I love the beauty in Little Rock. Love the nature and weather. Only thing is worrying about crime. We've had things stolen and don't feel the safest although it is for the most part safe.
4/8/2015
Niche Review
Little Rock is okay for bars and drinking. It makes me miss nashville so much more though.
5/6/2016
Niche Review
The overall experience of this area is great because people are happy and there are lots of food places around.
5/29/2015
Niche Review
The people around where I live do not have high paying jobs and probably do not want to be doing what they are doing.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Walnut Valley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Walnut Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut Valley, Little Rock sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Walnut Valley, Little Rock over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$432,000
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$479,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-62%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$194
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
775
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,567
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,613
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,273
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$740 - $965 per month
- Northwest Hills Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 662+ Sq Ft
- 11701 Mara Lynn Rd
- Little Rock, AR
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$600 - $975 per month
- Residences at the Overlook
- 1-2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 550+ Sq Ft
- 11300 Mesa Dr
- Little Rock, AR
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,470
Median Age
34
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,363
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,551
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.1%
% Population in Labor Force
69.5%
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®
15
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29
/ 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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