ZIP 72773

Crime data for this rural ZIP is not determinable at a granular level, though the area generally reflects the lower crime rates typical of unincorporated Washington and Madison County regions.

The area is served by the Greenland School District following the consolidation of the former Winslow School District; school quality is generally characterized as rural and limited in local options.

The area faces moderate wildfire risk due to dense forest cover in the Ozark National Forest region and localized flood risks in valley areas near Highway 71.

Economic momentum is limited, with the area serving primarily as a rural residential corridor between Fayetteville and the southern mountain regions; major development is concentrated in the northern metro 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.

Commuting requires a significant drive north along Highway 71 to reach the Fayetteville employment core, typically taking 30-45 minutes.

The area is defined by its proximity to the Ozark National Forest, offering extensive hiking, trail access, and scenic outdoor recreation, though commercial shopping and dining are sparse.

The rental market is thin with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and rural properties; vacancy pressure is low due to the scarcity of available units.

The local economy is largely driven by small-scale agriculture, forestry, and tourism, with most residents commuting to the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area for employment.

Transportation is almost entirely dependent on private vehicles via the Highway 71 corridor; there is no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP.

Development is strictly limited by topography and rural zoning; no major commercial or residential master-planned projects are currently approved for this ZIP.

Assessments are managed by the Washington and Madison County Assessor offices, focusing on rural land valuation and residential improvements.

Parcels are subject to county-level school and general service districts; there are no active MUDs or PIDs reported in this area.

Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk and the distance to emergency services, leading to higher costs compared to urban centers.

Net domestic migration is stable, with a slight trend of residents moving from the urban core to rural areas for affordability.

Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.

Arkansas law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure form, though it is limited in scope compared to other states.