The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72122 sells for about $302,500, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are down 7.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 72122 — Paron
The housing market in 72122 remains stable with moderate demand for single-family homes, supported by the area's high median household income and suburban appeal. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight correction, the market maintains a healthy balance between inventory and sales pace. Growth is driven by consistent interest from families and professionals relocating within the Little Rock metro area.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a planned suburban environment with access to outdoor recreation and a relatively short commute to Little Rock.
Median prices moved down 7.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 7.1% — 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 5.6%/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 72122, Pulaski County AR
Maumelle generally reports lower crime rates compared to the broader Little Rock metropolitan area, maintaining a suburban safety profile.
The area is served by the Pulaski County Special School District, with schools generally receiving moderate to high performance ratings within the state framework.
The area faces standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risk concentrated near the Arkansas River.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a planned community with steady residential development and proximity to the Little Rock employment core.
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.
Residents primarily commute via I-430 and I-40 to reach major employment hubs in Little Rock and North Little Rock, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
The city features extensive recreational amenities including Lake Maumelle, the Maumelle Country Club, and numerous community parks and trail systems.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and consistent demand from families and professionals seeking suburban living.
The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, professional services, and proximity to the diverse industrial and government sectors of the Little Rock metro.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-430 serving as the primary arterial connection to the regional highway network.
Development is focused on maintaining the city's master-planned character with controlled residential growth and commercial infill.
The Pulaski County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a cyclical basis to reflect market value.
Parcels are subject to Pulaski County Special School District taxes and various municipal utility and improvement district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common to Central Arkansas.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Major reservoir providing water supply and recreational boating/fishing.
Private club featuring an 18-hole championship golf course.
Central community park with walking trails and fishing ponds.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.