Close to Downtown Little Rock, the Cloverdale Watson community offers walkable streets wrapping around the local elementary school. Parents here enjoy the perks of being able to walk their kids to school and the convenience of having grocery stores and restaurants right in the neighborhood. “It’s a lower-income area. It’s appealing to investors and first-time buyers because of the entry price of those homes. You can get a decent house as a first-time homebuyer, and you’re centrally located. Everything you need is right around there,” says Erin Dreher, a Realtor with Mid South Realty, who’s a longtime area resident. “There are bus lines, and you can walk to grocery stores and pharmacies and restaurants, any place you would need.”
Cloverdale Watson homes offer a flashback to the 1960s
Homes in the area are mostly one-story brick ranchers from the 1960s, some with garages, others with carports. They’re typically built along sidewalk-lined streets with lots that cover about a quarter of an acre and are generously sprinkled with mature trees. Nearly half of the people who live in Clover Dale Watson rent their homes.
The average list price hovers around $125,000. A three-bedroom, two-bath could cost about $100,000, while a four-bedroom, two-bath that’s been updated may sell for $150,000. “Homes will go pretty fast because of the price points,” Dreher says. “Usually within a couple of weeks.”
The trees of Cloverdale Watson give just enough shade for the homes lining the streets.
Cloverdale Watson has many homes on larger lots with driveways and landscaping.
Some homes in Cloverdale Watson have space between them.
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Hop on the bus on Baseline Road
Bus stops line Baseline Road, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, making it easy to get anywhere in the city. The commercial road is also bordered by sidewalks for those who prefer to walk.
Rock Region Metro bus stops are all through Cloverdale Watson.
Explore Cloverdale Watson and find what you have been looking for in a neighborhood.
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Sam’s Southern Eatery is a local favorite
Residents can take their appetite to Sam’s Southern Eatery on Baseline Road and fill up on exactly what’s in the restaurant’s name — southern classics like po’boys and fried green tomatoes. Or send their taste buds to the other side of the globe at Chicot Hibachi Express, on Chicot Road, for a Japanese-style atmosphere and grill cuisine. A grocery run is easily handled at Kroger on Geyer Springs Road.
Sam's Southern Eatery in Cloverdale Watson will take care of you and keep you smiling.
Sam's Southern Eatery is in Cloverdale Watson and is ready to serve great food and smiles.
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Watson Elementary is a pillar of the Cloverdale Watson community.
Little Rock School District Schools
Cloverdale Watson is part of the Little Rock School District, and home to Watson Elementary School and Cloverdale Middle School. Area high school students may attend Little Rock Southwest High School in the neighboring Mabelvale community. The elementary and middle schools earn C-minus Niche grades, while the high school scores a C. Home of the Gryphons, a mythical creature that’s part lion and part bird, the mammoth three-story, 400,000-square-foot high school opened in 2000 at a cost of more than $100 million and features a 4,000-seat football stadium.
Go outside and play at Ottenheimer Park
Soak up some sunshine at Ottenheimer Park, which covers 11 acres of land with a lake, playground and picnic areas. An old farmhouse on the site was repurposed as a recreation center that features a game room for kids. In the south part of the neighborhood, residents can travel off the beaten path with a visit to Thom Park to enjoy towering trees and peaceful walking trails.
Ottenheimer Park in Cloverdale Watson is a great place to spend the day.
Thom Park is a nicely hidden space off of Eva Lane in Cloverdale Watson.
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Take karate classes or catch a movie at Southwest Community Center
For those looking for indoor fun, Southwest Community Center offers a swimming pool, gym, and many athletic programs and activities for all ages, such as martial arts classes and movie nights. Or stop by Bukanas Skating Event Center for an evening at the rink. And with an easy 10-mile trip east on Interstate 30, entertainment on a larger scale awaits in Downtown Little Rock.
Stop in to Bukanas Skating Event Center in Cloverdale Watson for some fun.
The Southwest Community Recreation Center in Cloverdale Watson is the heart of the community.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cloverdale Watson
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cloverdale Watson, Little Rock sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cloverdale Watson, Little Rock over the last 12 months is $113,534, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,514
Median Age
32
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,152
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,340
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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