Sweet Home

Sweet Home

Located in Pulaski County

$123,814 Average Value
$48 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

5 miles from Little Rock

Just five miles from downtown Little Rock sits Sweet Home, a mostly rural community with a population of less than 1,000 people. Houses here sit on acre lots along winding roadways that are surrounded by mostly wooden areas. Residents have access to David Terry Park which is ideal for fishing. The neighborhood is home to a local eatery that is known for its huge burgers. Overall, this rural community is ideal for those who want spacious living while being fairly close to downtown.

Sweet Home is located southeast of downtown Little Rock.
Sweet Home is located southeast of downtown Little Rock.
Sweet Home is named after the small town of Sweet Home at the heart of the Neighborhood.
Sweet Home is named after the small town of Sweet Home at the heart of the Neighborhood.
Sweet Home is mostly made up of forests and farmland.
Sweet Home is mostly made up of forests and farmland.
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Homes built in the mid-20th century

Houses in Sweet Home were mostly built from the 1960s to the 1970s, with ranch-style homes being the most predominant These types of homes can cost around $60,000. The average home value here is below the national average of $468,000, and the average home value of those in Pulaski County is about $213,000. The median listing price for a home in Sweet Home is $82,450. There are also a fair amount of other architecture types throughout Sweet Home.

Most houses in Sweet Home are modest single story homes.
Most houses in Sweet Home are modest single story homes.
Custom homes can be found throughout Sweet Home.
Custom homes can be found throughout Sweet Home.
Sweet Home features a wide array of architectural styles.
Sweet Home features a wide array of architectural styles.
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A place to go fishing and is dog-friendly

David Terry Park is a part of the David D. Terry Lock and Dam, located on Damsite Road. The park has five recreational areas that are ideal for fishing, where residents can catch Largemouth Bass and Blue Catfish. The Wildlife Observation Trail, which is directly behind the Little Rock Audubon Center, is a 1.2-mile loop that offers views of downtown Little Rock. There are also benches and a picnic area with a fire pit. The park is dog-friendly; however, they must be leashed.

Audubon Arkansas in Sweet Home features a walking trail and nature observatory.
Audubon Arkansas in Sweet Home features a walking trail and nature observatory.
Sweet Home Community Park is a public park in Sweet Home.
Sweet Home Community Park is a public park in Sweet Home.
David D. Terry park is a popular fishing spot located in eastern Sweet Home.
David D. Terry park is a popular fishing spot located in eastern Sweet Home.
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Nearby Park Plaza Mall and local bodega

Ye Paul’s Soul Bodega & Grill on Frazier Pike is known for the Original Gorilla and Monkey burgers. Each burger is stacked with patties and an assortment of toppings. This no-frills restaurant also serves country-fried steak, catfish and chicken wings. For additional dining out, residents can head to downtown Little Rock, where there are a number of restaurants. Sweet Home residents can drive to the Kroger on Roosevelt Road for groceries. While there are no notable shopping centers in Sweet Home, the neighborhood is about 10 miles from Park Plaza Mall, located on Markham Street, where locals can shop at stores such as Eddie Bauer, H&M and Dillard’s.

Bemis Honey Bee Farm in Sweet Home offers workshops and classes on beekeeping.
Bemis Honey Bee Farm in Sweet Home offers workshops and classes on beekeeping.
Sweet Home residents shop for their essentials at modest convenience stores like Dollar General.
Sweet Home residents shop for their essentials at modest convenience stores like Dollar General.
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Three state champion high school

Students living in Sweet Home can attend College Station Elementary, which has a C-minus rating from Niche. While Mills Middle does not have a Niche rating, GreatSchools gave the school a 4 out of 10 rating. Students will then go on to attend Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High, which earned a C-plus rating and has a student-teacher ratio of 10-to-1. The boys varsity basketball team has won three state championships. Other extracurriculars students can participate in include the Gardening Club, Dance, Competitive Speech and Debate.

Mills Middle School in a public Middle School in the Pulaski County Special School District.
Mills Middle School in a public Middle School in the Pulaski County Special School District.
Sweet Home is home to the Mills University Study High School Comets.
Sweet Home is home to the Mills University Study High School Comets.
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Nearby Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport

Residents can access Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport by Highway 365.

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