The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71958 sells for about $203,423, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $875 a month.
ZIP 71958 — Murfreesboro
The housing market in 71958 shows steady appreciation and balanced conditions, with home values rising modestly over the past year. Demand remains consistent, supported by local employment in manufacturing and healthcare, though inventory levels remain tight. The market is currently characterized by a healthy sale-to-list ratio, suggesting stable buyer interest.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and retirees seeking an affordable, rural-adjacent lifestyle with access to outdoor amenities and a lower cost of living.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 6.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 15.8% — 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 6.5%/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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 71958, Polk County AR
Crime rates in the Mena area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Mena School District, which maintains a stable reputation for its size and focus on community-based extracurricular engagement.
The region is subject to seasonal severe weather, including high winds and occasional flooding, which influences local property insurance premiums.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism sectors, with steady but modest infrastructure 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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with most residents traveling within Polk County for employment; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
The area offers extensive outdoor recreation, including access to the Ouachita National Forest, local parks, and nearby lakes for fishing and boating.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and a limited supply of multi-family units, with demand driven by local workforce needs.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare services, and the tourism industry, which benefits from the area's proximity to national forest lands.
Transportation is dominated by highway corridors like US-71 and US-270, which serve as the primary arteries for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on small-scale commercial improvements and residential infill within the city limits.
The Polk County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated to reflect market trends and property improvements.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and local municipal levies, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind risk, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 71958 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.
- Crater of Diamonds State Park4.57.7 mi
- Daisy State Park4.76.7 mi
- Diamond Discovery Center4.67.8 mi
- Ka-Do-Ha Indian Village Museum4.45.6 mi
- Ka-Do-Ha Indian Village Museum4.45.6 mi
- Crater of Diamonds State Park4.57.7 mi
- Daisy State Park4.76.7 mi
- Kirby Landing Public Use Area4.86.3 mi
- Self Creek Lodge and Marina4.77.3 mi
- Lake Greeson4.75 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and scenic trails serving the region.
A major regional attraction located on Rich Mountain offering lodging and views.
Features local boutiques, cafes, and historic architecture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.