The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71730 sells for about $169,500, or $97 per square foot.
Prices are up +25.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $962 a month.
ZIP 71730 — El Dorado
The El Dorado housing market shows signs of growth with a significant year-over-year increase in median sale prices and a reduction in days on market. While inventory remains limited, the market is experiencing increased demand for single-family homes. Several metrics, including specific rent and tax rates, are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for local families and workers seeking affordable housing options within a small-city environment, as well as investors looking for entry-level residential properties.
Median prices moved up 25.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 71730, Union County AR
The local economy is anchored by the energy and manufacturing sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown area and attract new business investment.
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.
The mean travel time to work is approximately 16 minutes, reflecting a relatively short commute within the local El Dorado area.
The area features local parks and proximity to regional outdoor amenities, with shopping and dining concentrated in the central El Dorado district.
The rental market includes a mix of single-family homes and apartment units, with limited data on vacancy pressure or short-term rental saturation.
The economy is heavily influenced by the energy, chemical, and manufacturing industries, which serve as primary employers for the region.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with local road networks providing access to the broader Union County area.
Data sourced from Census Bureau and income-specific ZIP reports.
- Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill4.36.4 mi
- Stars Theater4.37.2 mi
- Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources4.813 mi
- Arkansas Welcome Center at El Dorado4.73.2 mi
- Mattocks Park4.24.1 mi
- Old City Park4.36 mi
- South Arkansas Arboretum4.66.5 mi
- Mattocks Park4.24.1 mi
- Mellor Park4.35.3 mi
- Old City Park4.36 mi
- Mystic Creek Golf Club4.69.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.45.7 mi
- Dollar General3.94.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The historic downtown area serves as a central hub for local commerce and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.