Located in Washington County
A sleepy city a short drive from bustling Fayetteville, West Fork is a commuter town with easy access to major roadways. Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 71 run through the area. Residents also enjoy a handful of local restaurants, and the West Fork River is a popular recreational and natural attraction.
Homes in West Fork start at around $125,000 and can reach up to $300,000. Ranch houses are typical in this suburban-rural city, but you can also find some late 19th-century farmhouses. The streets are tree-lined, and some properties have enough land for basketball hoops in the sideyard; having a half-acre lot is typical in many neighborhoods across West Fork. Homebuyers looking for a relaxing place to lay their head may find West Fork an appealing option.
For a bite to eat, head to Jake's Cafe. This local favorite serves hot slices of pizza from a black brick counter at the front of the dining area, and you'll often see locals sitting around square tables and sharing 14 inches of cheese and toppings. The West Fork Cafe is popular for a morning cup of coffee and a plate of eggs, and residents also head to Chihuahua Mexican Grill for dinner. For groceries, locals head to Harps Food Store, which also has a pharmacy and a gas station.
Learners in the area are part of West Fork Public Schools, which has a C rating on Niche. Students start their secondary education at West Fork Elementary School, which has a C rating. Learners continue at C-rated West Fork Middle School and conclude their secondary academic journey at West Fork High School, which has a C-plus rating. West Fork High School is known for its sports teams and marching band, and it's common to see the community come out for home games to support the Tigers.
Riverside Park is the premier green space in town. Set beside West Fork River, it's a popular place for residents to gather on a sunny weekend afternoon. With open fields along the riverbank, a pavilion and a playground, there's no shortage of things to do at Riverside Park. It's common for residents to call the city and reserve the pavilion for special events like retirement and birthday parties.
This riverside town is convenient to Fayetteville and has a quiet atmosphere all its own. With easy access to I-49, which connects West Fork directly to Fayetteville, residents can hop on the highway to get to work, where The University of Arkansas is a major employer. Plus, many locals want to head into the bigger city for its shopping and events. Since commuting is a big part of life for West Fork residents, and public transportation isn't an option, driving is a must.
The Frank Wenzel Community Center and the West Fork Municipal Library are both hubs for activity in this laid-back city. Local clubs often rent out the community center for meetings, dinners, seminars, or conventions. The library is a popular spot to curl up with a good book and is a valuable city resource in this semi-rural area. It also plays host to events relevant and interesting to the community, like teaching West Fork residents how to preserve their own food.
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Harris Group
Keller Williams Market Pro Realty Branch Office
(479) 326-7448
184 Total Sales
2 in West Fork
$215K - $244K Price Range
Mahmoud Chitsazan
REMAX Real Estate Results
(479) 341-5621
53 Total Sales
1 in West Fork
$227,500 Price
JoAnn Tice
Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette -Fayette
(870) 409-0032
65 Total Sales
1 in West Fork
$225,000 Price
Adam Flemming
Keller Williams Market Pro Realty
(479) 888-8131
29 Total Sales
1 in West Fork
$340,000 Price
Ellen Mitchell
Collier & Associates
(479) 337-7502
73 Total Sales
3 in West Fork
$145K - $1M Price Range
Tina Parker
Legend Realty Inc
(479) 391-3446
58 Total Sales
4 in West Fork
$112K - $500K Price Range
On average, homes in West Fork, AR sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in West Fork, AR over the last 12 months is $288,925, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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