Why Live in Paris
Paris is a welcoming neighborhood known for its tight-knit community and renovated homes. Located at the base of Mount Magazine, Paris offers a variety of outdoor attractions, including trails, horseback riding, and fishing derbies at the Paris Reservoir. The area is surrounded by farmland and forests, with distant views of the Ozarks and Mount Magazine peaks. Housing styles range from early to mid-20th century cottages, Tudor Revival, Craftsman-style, and ranch-style homes, with newer ranch-style and New Traditional homes expanding into the surrounding farmland. Paris is in "Dixie Alley," an area prone to tornadoes, so residents should consider storm shelters. The Paris School District serves over 1,000 students and has strong sports programs. The community is close to Lake Dardanelle and Mount Magazine State Park, which offers hiking, camping, and various outdoor sports. Paris Veteran's State Park provides athletic fields, tennis courts, a playground, a pool, and an indoor skate park. Downtown Paris features a square with a replica of the Eiffel Tower, surrounded by boutiques, antique stores, and dining options like True Grit Grounds and The Dig Restaurant. Local events include a weekly farmers market, holiday celebrations, and festivals such as Frontier Day and Spring Time in Paris. Residents rely on cars for transportation, with Fort Smith Regional Airport 36 miles away and other major airports in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Tulsa.
Home Trends in Paris, AR
On average, homes in Paris, AR sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Paris, AR over the last 12 months is $140,600, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$140,600
Median Single Family Sale Price
$150,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$100
Number of Homes for Sale
35
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median List Price
$157,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%