The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71749 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 71749 — Junction City
The housing market in 71749 is characterized by low inventory and slow, steady price appreciation. Market activity remains limited due to the rural nature of the area, with few new listings and modest sales volume. Current conditions are driven by local economic stability rather than external speculative pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents, retirees, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with low housing costs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a slower-moving 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 5.4% · 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 4.4%/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 4.4%/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 71749, Bradley County AR
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the national average, with property-related incidents being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of the local district, which maintains a modest rating and focuses on foundational education for a small student body.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks and requires typical homeowner insurance coverage for wind and storm damage.
Economic momentum is stable but limited, with the local economy primarily supported by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale local services.
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 regional hubs for employment and major services.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to local forests, fishing spots, and community-managed parks.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, modest rent growth.
The economy is driven by local agriculture and timber industries, with limited industrial or corporate presence.
Public transit is not available; residents rely entirely on private vehicles for transportation.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district property tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level 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.
- Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill4.312.7 mi
- Stars Theater4.312.5 mi
- Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources4.819.8 mi
- Mystic Creek Golf Club4.611.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides basic recreational space and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.