The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71832 sells for about $199,900, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 71832 — De Queen
The housing market in 71832 is characterized by low inventory and modest price appreciation, reflecting a stable, rural economy. Median home values remain significantly below the national average, providing high affordability for local buyers. Current market conditions are driven by limited turnover and a steady demand for single-family housing.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, rural lifestyle with access to outdoor amenities and a lower cost of living compared to larger metro areas.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 18.0% — a stable, low-distress 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 2.3%/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 1.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 71832, Sevier County AR
Crime rates in De Queen are generally consistent with rural Arkansas averages, with property crime being the primary concern; specific trend data is not determinable.
Schools in the De Queen School District are generally rated as average, serving a diverse student population in a rural setting.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Rolling Fork River.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, agriculture, and timber industries, with steady but modest development activity.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling within Sevier County for employment; public transit options are not available.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including fishing and boating at nearby De Queen Lake, as well as local parks and community sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of renter-occupied housing (approx. 40%) with stable demand and limited new multi-family construction.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and timber processing, with major employers including regional industrial facilities.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use on regional highways; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential and commercial infill projects.
The Sevier County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically reflecting market value trends in the rural county.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level property tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in southwest Arkansas.
Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Arkansas law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure form, though the scope is generally limited compared to other states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 71832 profiles.
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 fishing, boating, and camping opportunities for the region.
Local community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.