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Briarwood

Briarwood

Suburban Neighborhood in Little Rock, Arkansas

Pulaski County 72205

$211,276 Average Value
$121 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

A Little Rock neighborhood near hubs of activity

Like the eye of a hurricane, the Little Rock neighborhood of Briarwood is a place of calm in the middle of activity. The community is filled with residential housing occupied primarily by families. Neighboring communities are hubs of entertainment, and Briarwood has access to them all, but Briarwood itself stays serene. “It's sort of tucked away,” says Mike Noland, a Realtor with PorchLight Realty. “You can feel like, ‘I’m in a cute little suburban neighborhood,’ then you can hop on the freeway and get wherever you need. It’s near everything.” The neighborhood is particularly close to shopping on West Markham Street and entertainment options off Fair Park Boulevard.

Midcentury ranch-style brick homes

Homes in the neighborhood are largely midcentury ranch-style houses with brick siding. Two-story homes are also common. Many homes have carports and wide driveways. Homes usually range from $125,000 to $350,000. The community’s main roads have sidewalks and allow for walking to parks and shopping centers. Tall oak trees line the neighborhood’s main roads while smaller trees sit in cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 8 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. This overall score is largely caused by high scores in nonviolent crime.

Many homes in Briarwood have been updated and well maintained.
Many homes in Briarwood have been updated and well maintained.
The Briarwood neighborhood is filled with a variety of ranch style homes.
The Briarwood neighborhood is filled with a variety of ranch style homes.
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Little Rock Central High has a magnet program

Students are served by the Little Rock School District. Students can attend Brady Elementary School, which holds a C grade from Niche. Pulaski Heights Middle School earned a B Niche Grade. Little Rock Central High School holds an A Niche grade and offers students an international studies magnet program. The school got national attention in 1957 when nine students, now known as the “Little Rock Nine,” became the first Black students to attend the school following desegregation and faced harassment.

Little Rock Central High School serves over 2,000 students grades 9-12.
Little Rock Central High School serves over 2,000 students grades 9-12.
Pulaski Heights Middle School serves grades 6-8.
Pulaski Heights Middle School serves grades 6-8.
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I-630 takes drivers into downtown Little Rock

The neighborhood is bordered to the south by Interstate 630, which can take drivers 5 miles into downtown Little Rock. It is a car-dependent neighborhood. Rock Region Metro bus stops along West Markham Street connect riders with the rest of the area. The neighborhood is less than 2 miles from CHI St. Vincent Infirmary and about 10 miles from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.

The Little Rock Zoo showcases Penguin Pointe

While the residential community does not have many green spaces within its borders, several parks are within a few miles drive. That includes the Little Rock Zoo, which is off Fair Park Boulevard and looks after more than 700 animals across its 33 acres. Twice-daily feedings in the zoo’s Penguin Pointe exhibit are a highlight. Boyle Park encourages fishing in its waters and has bike trails for cyclists, plus a playground. Kanis Park can hold pickleball tournaments across its six courts and has a skate park. The Jim Dailey Fitness and Aquatic Center sees more than 200,000 people use its amenities each year, including indoor lap pools.

Park Avenue Shopping Center is a retail destination

Briarwood is home to the Park Avenue Shopping Center, which holds retail stores like Target and well-known chain restaurants like Panera Bread and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. Across the neighborhood’s northern border of West Markham Street is Park Plaza, which has department stores like Dillard’s and other specialty stores. These two shopping centers take care of most retail needs, and a Kroger on the west side of the neighborhood provides groceries. While all of the restaurants in the community are national chains, restaurants with more local flavor sit along Cantrell Road just north of the neighborhood. One such location, All Aboard Restaurant and Grill, delivers its burgers and sandwiches to tables via toy trains.

The Target in Briarwood has all of the wares your home could need.
The Target in Briarwood has all of the wares your home could need.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen stays true to their name, making famous, from-scratch recipes.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen stays true to their name, making famous, from-scratch recipes.
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War Memorial Stadium hosts Razorbacks games

The community is less than 3 miles from War Memorial Stadium, a 54,000-seat venue that opened in 1948. Since then, the stadium has become the secondary home of University of Arkansas football games, typically hosting one Razorbacks game per season. The stadium also hosts high school football championship games and various concerts.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field

15 min drive

Bus

Mckinley St & 3rd St

Bus

Sandpiper Dr & Bob White Dr

Bus

University Ave & Park Avenue

Bus

Hughes St & Sandpiper Dr

Bus

Hughes St & Lucerne Dr

Bus

Midtown Target - Stop 2

Bus

Markham St & Mckinley St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Briarwood US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 9 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 10 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$200,000
Median Single Family Price
$215,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$121
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Months of Supply
3.40
Median List Price
$225,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
717
Median Year Built
1962
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,525
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,178
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,142
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,850

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
61.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
10''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

40 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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