The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72685 sells for about $145,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 72685 — Western Grove
The housing market in ZIP 72685 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a small, rural Arkansas town. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. Most data points for this specific ZIP are derived from local census and historical trends as real-time portal data is sparse.
This ZIP is best suited for individuals or families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to outdoor recreation, rather than commuters or investors.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 4.5% · poverty 15.2% — 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 4.8%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72685, Newton County AR
The area is served by the Western Grove School District, which is a small, rural district; specific performance ratings are not determinable.
The region is prone to typical Ozark weather patterns, including potential for severe thunderstorms and localized flooding; insurance availability is standard for rural Arkansas.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area functioning primarily as a rural residential community within the Harrison Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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 by private vehicle via U.S. Highway 65, with residents typically traveling to Harrison for employment and services.
The area offers proximity to the Buffalo National River and Ozark National Forest, providing extensive opportunities for hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is very limited due to the small population size and rural nature of the community, with low turnover and minimal investor activity.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and service-based, with many residents commuting to the nearby city of Harrison for employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with U.S. Highway 65 serving as the primary arterial route.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently planned or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Newton County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies.
Standard residential property insurance is available, though premiums may be influenced by rural fire protection ratings.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 72685 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.
- Bounce Mania4.617.2 mi
- The Oasis - Harrison's #1 Bar and Grill4.317.1 mi
- T's BBQ Voted “Best BBQ”4.315.9 mi
- Buffalo National River4.911.8 mi
- Arkansas Grand Canyon4.812.5 mi
- Round Top Mountain Trail4.512.8 mi
- Mystic Caverns4.511.2 mi
- Granny Henderson Cabin3.620 mi
- Buffalo National River4.911.8 mi
- Buffalo River Trailhead - Pruitt4.810.4 mi
- Round Top Mountain Trail4.512.8 mi
- Junk-Shun Barn Flea Market4.511.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, canoeing, and camping opportunities nearby.
Large protected area offering diverse outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.