The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72682 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 72682 — Valley Springs
The housing market in 72682 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader regional trend of limited supply in rural Arkansas. Market activity is currently driven by local residents rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing costs, as well as retirees looking for proximity to Ozark outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 11.2% — 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 6.2%/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 6.6%/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 72682, Boone County AR
Crime rates in the Valley Springs area are generally low, consistent with rural Marion County trends and significantly below state and national averages.
The area is served by the Valley Springs School District, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and community engagement within the region.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas, with standard wildfire risk management protocols in place.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and proximity to the tourism-heavy Ozark region, with steady but slow infrastructure development.
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 residents typically driving to Harrison or other nearby employment hubs via state highways.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and proximity to the Buffalo National River, with basic local shopping and dining available.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a high share of single-family detached homes, with minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, education, and small-business services, with many residents commuting to larger regional employers in Harrison.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the rural geography.
Development is limited to small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements along primary highway corridors.
The Boone County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a cyclical basis to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events common in the Ozarks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Buffalo National River4.912.1 mi
- Buffalo Camping & Canoeing4.611.6 mi
- C4.712.8 mi
- Buffalo National River4.912.1 mi
- Indian Rockhouse Trail4.910.3 mi
- Big Spring Park4.912.8 mi
- Kelly's Slab Access4.55.1 mi
- Hickey City Park4.410.9 mi
- Lakeview Cove Marina4.817.7 mi
- Gaston's White River Resort4.516.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Regional attraction offering extensive hiking, canoeing, and camping opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.