The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71827 sells for about $65,000, or $52 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
ZIP 71827 — Buckner
The housing market in 71827 is characterized by low volume and stable, affordable pricing. Market activity is minimal, with few listings and limited turnover, reflecting the rural nature of the area. There are no significant development pressures or economic shifts currently impacting the local real estate landscape.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents, retirees, or those seeking affordable, rural living who are comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle and limited local amenities.
Median prices moved down 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 19.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 71827, Lafayette County AR
Crime data for Buckner is not determinable at the ZIP level; regional trends in Lafayette County generally reflect low-density rural patterns with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Lafayette County School District, which faces challenges typical of small, rural Arkansas districts regarding funding and student performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and potential flooding near the Red River basin; insurance availability is stable but premiums are sensitive to storm-related claims.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily supported by agriculture, timber, and small-scale local services; there are no major corporate developments or infrastructure projects currently reported for this ZIP.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby hubs like Texarkana or Magnolia for employment; public transit is not available.
Recreational opportunities are centered on rural outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and access to local county parks; shopping and dining options are limited and require travel to larger neighboring towns.
The rental market is thin with low turnover and limited inventory; most rental stock consists of single-family homes, and there is negligible short-term rental activity.
The economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and local government services; there is no significant industrial or corporate anchor presence within the ZIP.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles via state highways; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments reported for this ZIP code.
The Lafayette County Assessor manages property valuations, which are generally updated on a cyclical basis to reflect market value.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district taxes; no specialized utility or improvement districts are currently active.
Property insurance is available through standard carriers, though premiums are influenced by the regional risk of severe weather events.
Arkansas has experienced modest net domestic migration gains, though rural areas like Lafayette County often see stable or slightly declining populations.
Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults under the power of sale clause in deeds of trust.
Arkansas law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure form, though the scope of mandatory disclosures is generally limited compared to other states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides basic outdoor recreation and community space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.