West Little Rock Home Buying & Building Guide
Our thoughtfully planned communities blend natural scenery, top amenities, parks, restaurants and more – so families, friends and neighbors naturally come together. Looking for a home or lot in your ideal neighborhood? Browse our helpful information, FAQs and tips, then connect with us today.
Explore Our Developments in West Little Rock
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Chenal Valley
Chenal Valley is home to over 40 distinct neighborhoods across 4,800 beautiful acres, with new homes and lots at a variety of price points. Here, the most coveted amenities are always convenient – West Little Rock boasts parks, pools, championship golf, retail, health care, dining, schools, offices, entertainment and so much more. Even better? It’s all set against some of the most spectacular scenery in the Natural State.
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Wildwood Place
Wildwood Place is a well-established neighborhood surrounded by deep woods and winding trails. Residents enjoy convenient access to Wildwood Park for the Arts, a hub for local art and cultural events. Don’t expect to find homes with sprawling square footage here. Instead, Wildwood Place focuses on creating sanctuary in the heart of the city – and it just might be your ideal fit.
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Fletcher Valley
Fletcher Valley offers high-quality design with convenient access to West Little Rock’s best amenities – retail and dining, recreation, schools, health care and more. This development will continue to grow and unfold, much like Chenal Valley, with even more amenities planned for the future. What can you look forward to? A beautiful park. A community pool. And well-designed neighborhoods where everyone wants to live.
Buying A Home in West Little Rock
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Figure Your Budget
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Find the Home
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Plan Your Move
Building A Home in West Little Rock
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Choose A Lot
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Find a Builder
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Start Your Build
Frequently Asked Questions
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In addition to personal preferences and price points, consider your lifestyle as well as the activities that you and your family enjoy. For instance:
What would the commute to school or work be like?
If you like to travel, how easy is it to get to the airport or major highways?
Are there great shopping and dining options nearby?
How much privacy do I want?
What do I want for scenery, outdoor recreation and green space?
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Our master-planned communities are all about living well. Find everything from:
Country Club access with award-winning golf
Community pools, parks, courts, trails and more.
Homeowners’ association (HOA) or property owners’ association (POA) that often plans activities and events throughout the year.
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Some master-planned communities do have a list of preferred builders, or the builder you are considering may be affiliated with the developer – so you’ll have to ask. We have a variety of reputable, experienced builders constructing homes in our neighborhoods and we welcome all licensed Arkansas home builders, so you can choose the builder you work with.
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Yes. Architectural guidelines and deed restrictions in a master-planned community ensure that the quality of the neighborhood will be consistent. You’ll notice that the homes aren’t exactly alike, but that they all offer an attractive look from the street while fitting nicely on their homesites. With architectural guidelines and deed restrictions, you can be confident that your street, and in turn, your neighborhood, will keep its quality look – an important component of your home’s value.
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In a master-planned community, you’ll have a ton of choices for your homesite and your home. With a wide variety of homesites available, and so many builders to choose from – each with their own designs and ability to work with you on a custom build – you’ll be able to get the home you want.
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Generally, each offers a consistent set of design standards to assure the integrity of the community. This is perhaps the best reason to choose a master-planned community. Comprehensive planning assures consistency of the overall development and homes, landscaping, trails and neighborhood entrances. What that means is that you’ll be proud to live in a beautiful place where every neighborhood and street is designed with clean, inviting aesthetics and careful thought for the lifestyle of its residents. Communities offered by Chenal Properties each have architectural and design standards. Each neighborhood offers unique amenities and access – some include lawn service, others are gated, and some are along lakes or a golf course. And many of the neighborhoods have panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. So while there may be differences throughout the community, there is a unifying standard that protects the value of your home for years to come.
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Most builders offer a one-year builder warranty. Refer to your real estate contract for more information.
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We are always excited to share more about our master-planned communities! Visit chenalproperties.com for details and maps of our developments in West Little Rock and Hot Springs. Contact one of our Realtors to get started.
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Tax percentages, structure and details are subject to change (including information listed below). Here are a few resources that can be helpful in answering specific questions. For more information, please contact the Treasury Management Division at 501.371.4567.
The State of Arkansas has an income tax that is comparable to that of the federal income tax system, due at the same time the Federal returns are due, April 15th. For information on State of Arkansas income taxes, please contact the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Income Tax Section, P.O. Box 3628, Little Rock, AR, 72203-3628, or 501.682.1100.
Pulaski County does not have an income tax, but does have personal property taxes and business personal property taxes, along with real estate taxes.
The City of Little Rock does not have an income tax for individuals or businesses.
Residential property taxes are calculated by multiplying the “taxable value” (20% of the appraised value established by the Assessor) times the millage rate, which is 1/10th of a cent. The millage rate in Little Rock, Arkansas, is 70.10 mills with an effective tax rate of 1.40%. Based on a $200,000 owner-occupied residence assessed at 0.7010 millage rate, the property taxes would be $2,804. If you have established a one-year residency and you are 65 years or older, legally blind or permanently and totally disabled, you are eligible for a homestead exemption of $350.
