The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72519 sells for about $145,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% 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 72519 — Calico Rock
The housing market in 72519 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and retirees, with limited new construction keeping supply tight. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are estimated based on regional rural trends as precise ZIP-level data is not published.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and families seeking a low-cost, quiet rural lifestyle with strong community ties.
Median prices moved up 3.5% 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 16.2% — 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 4.8%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72519, Izard County AR
Crime rates in Calico Rock are generally low and consistent with rural Izard County, with property crime being the primary concern compared to regional averages.
The area is served by the Calico Rock School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger districts.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and potential flooding near the White River, with standard wildfire risk typical of the Ozark region.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local government, education, and tourism related to the White River; there is limited large-scale industrial development.
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 by private vehicle, with most residents working within Izard County or traveling to nearby Mountain Home for employment.
The area is a hub for outdoor recreation, featuring immediate access to the White River for fishing, nearby hiking trails in the Ozark National Forest, and local community parks.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes; there is minimal short-term rental pressure outside of seasonal fishing tourism.
The local economy is anchored by the Calico Rock School District, local government, and small-scale retail and tourism services catering to river visitors.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure in the area.
Development is limited to small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements; no major master-planned communities are currently active.
The Izard County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a multi-year cycle to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-wide levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area and proximity to river flood zones.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 72519 profile.
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.
Renowned for world-class trout fishing and recreational boating.
Local community space with picnic areas and playground facilities.
Extensive public land for hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.