Warren residents value privacy, nature and a no-frills lifestyle
The small community of Warren is a place where people can come and slow down. It's a modest region of Bradley County, where residents love the peace and quiet. "People like to keep to themselves here," says Realtor Connor Wilkerson with Wilkerson Real Estate Company. "They're very hardworking, so in their off time, most people really just like to stay home." There are a few small parks and restaurants in town, but most of the charm lies in Warren's budget-friendly homes and proximity to outdoor recreation spaces. The community is simple and unfussy, which is exactly what residents love about it.
Modest homes range from fixer-uppers to historic styles
Buyers will find all the features of a rural Arkansas community here, including quiet streets with modest homes on tidy yards. "There's hardly any new construction here," Wilkerson says. "Most of the market is older homes that are being updated." Near the heart of the community are Tudor Revival and Craftsman-style homes priced between $300,000 and $500,000. Moving farther out, there are renovated ranch-style homes and cottages priced between $115,000 and $225,000. For manufactured homes, ranch-style homes or homes needing repair, prices often range between $50,000 and $100,000. Warren is located in a part of the United States known as "Dixie Alley," where tornadoes and similar storm patterns occur. Residents should be aware of possible damage and ensure their homeowner's insurance has the appropriate coverage. If a cellar or basement is not present, residents may also want to build a storm shelter.
CTE programs offer high schoolers a head start on careers
Warren School District serves the community, earning an overall C-plus rating from Niche and a B for clubs and activities. All schools in the district earn a C or C-plus rating from Niche. Students in kindergarten through third grade attend Brunson Elementary and then attend Warren Elementary for fourth and fifth grade. Sixth through eighth grade attend Warren Middle, and then ninth through 12th attend Warren High. High schoolers may earn CTE credits from SEABEC, a local community college, with options such as nursing and computer IT.
City parks and sports fields offer classic small-town fun
The community has several traditional recreation options, including Warren City Park, which Wilkerson notes as Warren's most popular. This green space includes play areas, athletic fields and a paved walking path that winds through pine and oak trees. More athletic areas exist for youth sports games at the Warren Baseball/Softball/Soccer Complex and the Warren City Pool. Nearby, James E. Hurley Jr. Stadium hosts football games that rally the community on Friday nights. About 65 miles from the community, Jenkins Ferry Battleground State Park has winding rivers that offer serene kayaking paths and fishing areas. Roughly 100 miles away, Lake Ouachita State Park draws hunters, campers and boaters to its emerald forests and sparkling blue waters. Hot Springs National Park has natural hot springs and waterfalls to view and bathhouses where visitors can soak or bottle spring water.
Warren celebrates its farming roots with a summer festival
This small, quiet community has a modest downtown area, with chain restaurants such as Simple Simon's Pizza and local options like El Ranchito, a classic Mexican spot, and Warehouse B, which serves coffee, breakfast sandwiches and gifts. There are a few small storefronts here, but Central Street has more options. There are chain restaurants, pharmacies, supply shops, Dollar General and a Mad Butcher grocery store. Warren is also home to the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, which celebrates Arkansas' state fruit and vegetable with live music, food vendors and crafts. For more dining and retail, residents may head to surrounding communities like Monticello, which has an Atwood's and a Food Giant. Little Rock is the closest major city, 95 miles away, with shopping malls, big box retail, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Rural transportation and healthcare options in Warren
Warren's major thoroughfares include Highways 8, 63 and 278. Highway 63 travels north to Little Rock, where Interstates 30, 40 and 57 meet. There isn't major public transportation, but residents may schedule Southeast Arkansas Transportation, an on-demand transit program for rural areas. Bradley County Medical Center is Warren's hospital. The closest airport is the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, about 90 miles away. Warren has a three out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, just below the national figure.
