Woodson

Woodson

Located in Pulaski County

$148,395 Average Value

Woodson, slow-paced living but a hot housing market

Homebuyers considering a move to the Woodson community of Arkansas have to move fast. Homes here typically sell after eight days on the market, compared to 38 days nationwide. The tiny community of 400 people offers a slow-paced lifestyle, as well as proximity to the Arkansas River and Little Rock. “It’s got a country feel and some people just love that type of living. There’s a lot of farmland around there,” says Langston Carr, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, who’s a longtime area resident. “There’s just not a lot of inventory in that area. Two or three homes sell there a year. I think the biggest factor is that people don’t tend to move. That’s where they grew up and where their parents grew up and that’s where they choose to stay.”

Lots of land for low, low prices

Located about 20 miles south of Little Rock via Interstate 530, the homes in Woodson were primarily built in the 1970s. Brick ranch homes are the predominant style. They commonly rest on quiet, sidewalk-free streets with sizeable lots shadowed by mature oaks and maples that are common to the area. The median list price hovers around $150,000. A three-bedroom, two-bath with a half-acre may run in the low-$100,00s, while a more spacious four-bedroom, two-bath on an acre may cost around $200,000. “The prices are lower there compared to Little Rock and that’s a big draw,” Carr says.

Manufactured homes are a common sight in Woodson.
Manufactured homes are a common sight in Woodson.
Most Woodson homes feature a brick facade.
Most Woodson homes feature a brick facade.
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Students attend Home of the Comets

Public school students may attend Daisy Bates Elementary, East End Middle and Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High. The schools score Niche grades of C, B, and C-plus, respectively. Home of the Comets, the high school boasts a state-championship-winning boys’ basketball team.

Woodson is a part of Pulaski County Special School District.
Woodson is a part of Pulaski County Special School District.

Homestyle meals served for generations

Woodson is largely residential, but grocery shopping can be easily handled at Spring Market in Redfield, which is about 5 miles south via Highway 365. For eating out, Mammoth Orange Cafe, on Highway 365 in Redfield, has been the go-to spot for cheeseburgers and onion rings since 1965. The Family Diner, also on Highway 365, is where locals go for a homecooked steak dinner when they don’t feel like cooking.

Mammoth Orange Cafe south of Woodson also serves as the area's coffee shop.
Mammoth Orange Cafe south of Woodson also serves as the area's coffee shop.
Woodson residents shop for their groceries at nearby Spring market.
Woodson residents shop for their groceries at nearby Spring market.
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Enjoying the great outdoors along the Arkansas River

Residents can launch their kayak or motorboat into the Arkansas River at Tar Camp Park on River Road in Redfield. The park is also a popular spot for fishing, picnicking and just taking a leisurely stroll along the paved trails while taking in views of the water. Hensley Community Park, on Rock Street, is where residents can shoot some hoops or watch their frolic on the playground.

South of Woodson, Tar Creek Camp offers riverside recreation options.
South of Woodson, Tar Creek Camp offers riverside recreation options.
Hensley Community Park in Woodson features a playground, ball field, pavilion, and more.
Hensley Community Park in Woodson features a playground, ball field, pavilion, and more.
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