I’ve been diving into the Zillow Home Value Index to uncover the financial landscape of Arkansas’ premium real estate market as of February 2025. The data reveals fascinating patterns of wealth concentration and investment growth that paint a compelling picture of the Natural State’s most coveted addresses.
What stands out immediately is the dramatic difference in growth trajectories. While established luxury enclaves like Heights and Ridgepointe have maintained steady appreciation, emerging hotspots like University Heights and Washington/Willow have seen explosive growth exceeding 180% since 2010 – nearly tripling their values in just 15 years.
Looking at the numbers, it’s clear that Arkansas real estate represents varied investment opportunities across different price points. From Indian Trails at around $279,000 to University Heights surpassing $673,000, these neighborhoods demonstrate how location premium and development trends have reshaped property values throughout the state.
25. Indian Trails
- 2025: $278,978.91
- 2020: $217,137.49
- 2015: $186,684.76
- 2010: $178,747.75
- % Change 2020–2025: 28.48%
- % Change 2015–2025: 49.44%
- % Change 2010–2025: 56.07%
The investment potential of Indian Trails becomes clear when examining its financial trajectory over the past 15 years. Starting at $178,747.75 in 2010, the neighborhood has demonstrated consistent appreciation, reaching $278,978.91 by 2025, representing a solid 56.07% return over that period. The most recent five-year window shows a 28.48% increase, indicating steady but not explosive growth in this well-established residential area that continues to attract moderate-income homebuyers seeking value with long-term appreciation potential.
24. Twin Oaks
- 2025: $282,240.66
- 2020: $204,607.37
- 2015: $178,224.72
- 2010: $175,444.88
- % Change 2020–2025: 37.94%
- % Change 2015–2025: 58.36%
- % Change 2010–2025: 60.87%
Twin Oaks presents an intriguing investment case with its accelerating appreciation rate in recent years. The financial data shows a modest growth of just 1.58% between 2010-2015, followed by a more robust 14.8% from 2015-2020, before surging 37.94% in the most recent five-year period to reach $282,240.66. This upward momentum suggests Twin Oaks is experiencing increased market demand, potentially driven by infrastructure improvements or changing buyer preferences, making it an emerging value proposition in Arkansas’s competitive real estate landscape.
23. Hillcrest
- 2025: $302,251.78
- 2020: $231,033.01
- 2015: $206,133.89
- 2010: $191,498.14
- % Change 2020–2025: 30.83%
- % Change 2015–2025: 46.63%
- % Change 2010–2025: 57.84%
The financial performance of Hillcrest showcases remarkable consistency in its appreciation rates. Starting from $191,498.14 in 2010, the neighborhood has maintained nearly identical growth intervals – approximately 7.6% from 2010-2015, 12% from 2015-2020, and 30.83% from 2020-2025, culminating in a current value of $302,251.78. This predictable appreciation trajectory makes Hillcrest a particularly attractive investment for risk-averse buyers seeking stable returns without the volatility seen in some of Arkansas’ faster-growing areas, while still breaking the $300,000 threshold that marks premium status in this market.
22. Melton
- 2025: $310,114.43
- 2020: $226,120.78
- 2015: N/A
- 2010: N/A
- % Change 2020–2025: 37.15%
- % Change 2015–2025: N/A%
- % Change 2010–2025: N/A%
Melton represents one of Arkansas’ newer investment frontiers, with price data only available since 2020, indicating either recent development or recent market recognition. The financial story here is compelling nonetheless – a 37.15% appreciation over just five years, pushing values from $226,120.78 to $310,114.43. This significant short-term growth rate suggests strong market acceptance and buyer demand for this emerging neighborhood, though the lack of historical data makes long-term trend analysis impossible. Investors seeking newer properties with demonstrated short-term appreciation potential will find Melton particularly worthy of consideration.
21. Oak Forrest
- 2025: $332,732.48
- 2020: $258,531.94
- 2015: $225,279.43
- 2010: $207,992.03
- % Change 2020–2025: 28.70%
- % Change 2015–2025: 47.70%
- % Change 2010–2025: 59.97%
Oak Forrest presents a compelling financial narrative of steady, measured growth across all time periods. From its 2010 valuation of $207,992.03, the neighborhood appreciated 8.3% through 2015, followed by 14.8% growth through 2020, and most recently 28.70% through 2025, reaching $332,732.48. This consistent upward trajectory demonstrates Oak Forrest’s enduring appeal and stable investor returns, making it a reliable wealth-building option in Arkansas’ upper-middle market segment, with appreciation rates that have consistently outpaced inflation without showing signs of market volatility.
20. Sagemeadows
- 2025: $333,012.23
- 2020: $257,968.34
- 2015: $230,427.01
- 2010: $214,457.01
- % Change 2020–2025: 29.09%
- % Change 2015–2025: 44.52%
- % Change 2010–2025: 55.28%
Sagemeadows demonstrates a financial profile of accelerating returns, with appreciation percentages increasing in each five-year window. The data reveals growth of 7.4% from 2010-2015, 11.9% from 2015-2020, and 29.09% from 2020-2025, culminating in a current valuation of $333,012.23. This increasing rate of return suggests Sagemeadows is gaining market favor, potentially due to neighborhood maturation or improved amenities. The total 15-year appreciation of 55.28% represents solid long-term value creation while remaining accessible at a price point just above the $330,000 mark.
19. Riverdale
- 2025: $351,092.61
- 2020: $254,108.17
- 2015: $218,630.98
- 2010: $197,554.63
- % Change 2020–2025: 38.17%
- % Change 2015–2025: 60.59%
- % Change 2010–2025: 77.72%
Riverdale’s financial performance reveals an increasingly attractive investment profile, with appreciation rates accelerating over time. Starting at $197,554.63 in 2010, values rose 10.7% through 2015, then 16.2% through 2020, before jumping dramatically by 38.17% to reach $351,092.61 in 2025. This pattern of increasing returns suggests Riverdale is experiencing growing market desirability, potentially driven by neighborhood revitalization or changing buyer preferences. The impressive 77.72% total appreciation over 15 years positions Riverdale as one of Arkansas’ stronger performing mid-tier luxury neighborhoods.
18. Wyman/Stonebridge
- 2025: $351,616.03
- 2020: $240,040.40
- 2015: $190,789.03
- 2010: $181,893.28
- % Change 2020–2025: 46.48%
- % Change 2015–2025: 84.30%
- % Change 2010–2025: 93.31%
Wyman/Stonebridge’s financial trajectory illustrates remarkable acceleration in property values, particularly in the last decade. After modest 4.9% growth from 2010-2015, the neighborhood experienced a surge of 25.8% from 2015-2020, followed by an even stronger 46.48% increase to reach $351,616.03 by 2025. The nearly doubling of value (93.31%) since 2010 positions Wyman/Stonebridge among Arkansas’ best-performing neighborhoods for investment returns. This dramatic appreciation pattern suggests significant area transformation, with buyers increasingly willing to pay premium prices for this once-moderate market segment.
17. Rock Creek
- 2025: $352,154.15
- 2020: $261,580.08
- 2015: $239,654.01
- 2010: $237,751.96
- % Change 2020–2025: 34.63%
- % Change 2015–2025: 46.94%
- % Change 2010–2025: 48.12%
Rock Creek presents a distinctive financial pattern with virtually flat performance from 2010-2015 (less than 1% growth), followed by moderate 9.1% appreciation through 2020, then accelerating significantly to 34.63% growth reaching $352,154.15 by 2025. This delayed but substantial appreciation curve suggests a neighborhood that initially maintained stability but has recently discovered new market appeal. The overall 48.12% appreciation over 15 years, while solid, masks the remarkable recent performance that positions Rock Creek as an increasingly attractive investment proposition for buyers seeking neighborhoods with positive momentum.
16. Sang Valley
- 2025: $365,768.92
- 2020: $221,059.28
- 2015: $154,613.57
- 2010: $150,396.11
- % Change 2020–2025: 65.46%
- % Change 2015–2025: 136.57%
- % Change 2010–2025: 143.20%
Sang Valley’s financial performance represents one of Arkansas’ most dramatic growth stories, characterized by relatively modest beginnings transformed through explosive appreciation. Starting at just $150,396.11 in 2010, the neighborhood saw minimal 2.8% growth through 2015, before accelerating rapidly with 43% appreciation through 2020, then skyrocketing another 65.46% to reach $365,768.92 by 2025. This remarkable 143.20% total appreciation over 15 years – effectively more than doubling its value – positions Sang Valley as a standout investment that has transitioned from entry-level to premium pricing through substantial market revaluation.
15. Rockwell
- 2025: $368,303.04
- 2020: $232,472.56
- 2015: $198,953.38
- 2010: $165,484.18
- % Change 2020–2025: 58.43%
- % Change 2015–2025: 85.12%
- % Change 2010–2025: 122.56%
Rockwell’s financial narrative reveals consistently strong appreciation that has accelerated over time. From a modest $165,484.18 in 2010, values increased 20.2% through 2015, then 16.8% through 2020, before surging dramatically by 58.43% to reach $368,303.04 in 2025. This impressive 122.56% total appreciation over 15 years more than doubles the initial investment value, positioning Rockwell among Arkansas’ best-performing neighborhoods for long-term returns. The accelerating rate of appreciation suggests continued market enthusiasm and potential for further growth in this increasingly desirable area.
14. River Mountain
- 2025: $382,409.69
- 2020: $289,105.76
- 2015: $262,993.93
- 2010: $257,090.31
- % Change 2020–2025: 32.27%
- % Change 2015–2025: 45.41%
- % Change 2010–2025: 48.75%
River Mountain presents an interesting financial profile characterized by its high initial value and consistent, if uneven, appreciation patterns. Starting at a substantial $257,090.31 in 2010 (already premium for that era), the neighborhood saw modest 2.3% growth through 2015, followed by stronger 9.9% appreciation through 2020, then accelerating to 32.27% to reach $382,409.69 by 2025. The total 48.75% appreciation over 15 years, while not among Arkansas’ highest percentages, represents significant absolute dollar growth given the high base value, maintaining River Mountain’s status as a premium investment area.
13. Duckswater
- 2025: $402,778.34
- 2020: $311,802.58
- 2015: $278,807.60
- 2010: $271,254.72
- % Change 2020–2025: 29.18%
- % Change 2015–2025: 44.46%
- % Change 2010–2025: 48.49%
Duckswater demonstrates a financial pattern of accelerating returns from an already-premium starting position. Beginning at a substantial $271,254.72 in 2010, the neighborhood experienced modest 2.8% appreciation through 2015, followed by stronger 11.8% growth through 2020, then accelerating to 29.18% to reach $402,778.34 by 2025. This pattern of increasingly robust returns suggests growing market interest in this established luxury area. Breaking the $400,000 threshold places Duckswater firmly in Arkansas’ upper-tier market segment, with its 48.49% total 15-year appreciation representing significant absolute dollar growth.
12. Prairie Creek
- 2025: $414,570.00
- 2020: $243,250.77
- 2015: $183,270.68
- 2010: $166,485.59
- % Change 2020–2025: 70.43%
- % Change 2015–2025: 126.21%
- % Change 2010–2025: 149.01%
Prairie Creek exemplifies extraordinary financial transformation, with appreciation rates that have consistently accelerated. From a modest $166,485.59 in 2010, values rose 10.1% through 2015, then 32.7% through 2020, before surging an impressive 70.43% to reach $414,570.00 by 2025. This remarkable 149.01% total appreciation effectively represents a 2.5x return on investment over 15 years. Prairie Creek’s ascension from middle-market pricing to breaking the $400,000 threshold demonstrates its dramatic market repositioning, making it one of Arkansas’ most financially rewarding investment locations of the past decade.
11. Lake Hamilton
- 2025: $427,775.90
- 2020: $266,737.24
- 2015: $235,024.69
- 2010: $202,412.01
- % Change 2020–2025: 60.37%
- % Change 2015–2025: 82.01%
- % Change 2010–2025: 111.34%
Lake Hamilton’s financial performance reveals an increasingly attractive investment profile with accelerating returns. Beginning at $202,412.01 in 2010, property values increased 16.1% through 2015, followed by 13.5% through 2020, before surging dramatically by 60.37% to reach $427,775.90 in 2025. This impressive 111.34% total appreciation over 15 years represents more than doubling the initial investment. Lake Hamilton’s strong recent performance suggests significant market enthusiasm, potentially driven by waterfront premium and resort-style amenities that command increasingly higher valuations in Arkansas’ luxury segment.
10. South Rolling Hills
- 2025: $432,758.34
- 2020: $268,387.90
- 2015: $199,925.32
- 2010: $193,957.54
- % Change 2020–2025: 61.24%
- % Change 2015–2025: 116.46%
- % Change 2010–2025: 123.12%
South Rolling Hills presents a compelling financial trajectory characterized by dramatic acceleration in appreciation rates. Starting at $193,957.54 in 2010, values saw modest 3.1% growth through 2015, followed by substantial 34.2% appreciation through 2020, before surging 61.24% to reach $432,758.34 by 2025. This remarkable 123.12% total appreciation over 15 years more than doubles the initial investment value. The neighborhood’s transformation from mid-market to breaking the $430,000 threshold demonstrates its significant market repositioning, with recent growth rates suggesting continued strong investor interest in this increasingly premium area.
9. Southwest Sequoyah
- 2025: $478,640.19
- 2020: $316,669.73
- 2015: $235,895.60
- 2010: $214,121.37
- % Change 2020–2025: 51.15%
- % Change 2015–2025: 102.90%
- % Change 2010–2025: 123.54%
Southwest Sequoyah’s financial performance illustrates powerful wealth creation through consistently accelerating appreciation. Beginning at $214,121.37 in 2010, values increased 10.2% through 2015, followed by stronger 34.2% growth through 2020, before surging 51.15% to reach $478,640.19 by 2025. This impressive 123.54% total appreciation effectively more than doubles investment capital over 15 years. Having now broken the $475,000 barrier, Southwest Sequoyah has firmly established itself in Arkansas’ premium market segment, with recent growth trends suggesting continued strong demand for this increasingly prestigious address.
8. Washington/Willow
- 2025: $497,999.67
- 2020: $324,495.25
- 2015: $218,645.80
- 2010: $176,216.57
- % Change 2020–2025: 53.47%
- % Change 2015–2025: 127.77%
- % Change 2010–2025: 182.61%
Washington/Willow’s financial story represents one of Arkansas’ most dramatic wealth creation opportunities, with extraordinary appreciation rates across all periods. Starting at just $176,216.57 in 2010, values rose 24.1% through 2015, accelerated to 48.4% growth through 2020, then surged another 53.47% to approach the half-million mark at $497,999.67 by 2025. This remarkable 182.61% total appreciation nearly triples the initial investment over 15 years. The neighborhood’s transformation from modest beginnings to premium status reflects substantial market repositioning, likely driven by significant revitalization and changing buyer preferences.
7. Copper Creek
- 2025: $573,367.83
- 2020: $359,278.94
- 2015: $304,361.70
- 2010: $296,249.54
- % Change 2020–2025: 59.59%
- % Change 2015–2025: 88.38%
- % Change 2010–2025: 93.54%
Copper Creek demonstrates a financial profile of accelerating returns from an already-premium starting position. Beginning at a substantial $296,249.54 in 2010, the neighborhood saw minimal 2.7% growth through 2015, followed by stronger 18.0% appreciation through 2020, before surging dramatically by 59.59% to reach $573,367.83 by 2025. The impressive 93.54% total appreciation nearly doubles the initial investment, maintaining Copper Creek’s position among Arkansas’ elite neighborhoods. Breaking the $570,000 threshold places it firmly in the luxury market segment, with recent acceleration suggesting continued strong demand for this established premium location.
6. Hyland Park
- 2025: $581,703.88
- 2020: $351,104.35
- 2015: $284,195.22
- 2010: $276,235.39
- % Change 2020–2025: 65.68%
- % Change 2015–2025: 104.68%
- % Change 2010–2025: 110.58%
Hyland Park showcases a financial pattern of increasingly accelerated returns within Arkansas’ luxury market segment. Starting from an already-premium $276,235.39 in 2010, the neighborhood experienced modest 2.9% growth through 2015, followed by stronger 23.5% appreciation through 2020, before surging dramatically by 65.68% to reach $581,703.88 by 2025. This impressive 110.58% total appreciation effectively doubles investment capital over 15 years. Hyland Park’s position firmly above the $580,000 threshold places it among Arkansas’ elite residential addresses, with recent exponential growth suggesting continued market enthusiasm for this established prestige location.
5. Town Mountain South
- 2025: $599,782.33
- 2020: $439,859.16
- 2015: N/A
- 2010: N/A
- % Change 2020–2025: 36.36%
- % Change 2015–2025: N/A%
- % Change 2010–2025: N/A%
Town Mountain South represents a relative newcomer to Arkansas’ ultra-premium real estate segment, with market data only available since 2020. In this short timeframe, it has demonstrated remarkable financial performance with 36.36% appreciation, increasing from $439,859.16 to $599,782.33 in just five years. This substantial growth rate, especially from an already-high base value, positions Town Mountain South firmly in the upper echelon of Arkansas property markets, breaking the significant $595,000 threshold. Despite its limited historical record, the neighborhood’s rapid ascension suggests strong market confidence in its long-term investment potential.
4. Ridgepointe
- 2025: $617,001.69
- 2020: $479,003.18
- 2015: $438,967.37
- 2010: $430,091.17
- % Change 2020–2025: 28.81%
- % Change 2015–2025: 40.56%
- % Change 2010–2025: 43.46%
Ridgepointe presents a distinctive financial profile as Arkansas’ most consistently established luxury neighborhood. Beginning at a remarkable $430,091.17 in 2010 (already premium for that era), it experienced modest 2.1% growth through 2015, followed by 9.1% appreciation through 2020, then accelerating to 28.81% to surpass the $617,000 mark by 2025. While its overall 43.46% appreciation rate appears lower than other neighborhoods, this reflects its already-elevated starting position rather than weak performance. Ridgepointe maintains its elite status through absolute dollar value rather than percentage growth, appealing to established wealth seeking stable long-term investment.
3. Wilson Park
- 2025: $623,063.76
- 2020: $381,965.45
- 2015: $286,204.33
- 2010: $220,067.07
- % Change 2020–2025: 63.12%
- % Change 2015–2025: 117.70%
- % Change 2010–2025: 183.12%
Wilson Park’s financial story represents an extraordinary wealth creation opportunity, with values nearly tripling in 15 years. Starting at a modest $220,067.07 in 2010, the neighborhood appreciated 30.1% through 2015, accelerated to 33.5% growth through 2020, then surged another 63.12% to reach $623,063.76 by 2025. This remarkable 183.12% total appreciation makes Wilson Park one of Arkansas’ top-performing investments, breaking through the prestigious $620,000 threshold. The consistently strong and accelerating growth rates across all time periods suggest sustained market enthusiasm and continued potential, as this once mid-market area transforms into one of the state’s most coveted addresses.
2. Heights
- 2025: $671,899.40
- 2020: $504,822.83
- 2015: $405,193.53
- 2010: $379,510.72
- % Change 2020–2025: 33.10%
- % Change 2015–2025: 65.82%
- % Change 2010–2025: 77.04%
Heights showcases a financial profile befitting its name and position near the top of Arkansas’ luxury market. Starting from an already-substantial $379,510.72 in 2010, the neighborhood saw 6.8% growth through 2015, followed by 24.6% appreciation through 2020, before increasing another 33.10% to reach $671,899.40 by 2025. The impressive total appreciation of 77.04% over 15 years represents significant absolute dollar growth given the high starting basis. Heights’ consistent position among Arkansas’ most expensive neighborhoods reflects its enduring appeal to wealthy buyers seeking established luxury with the financial stability that comes with blue-chip real estate investments.
1. University Heights
- 2025: $673,702.04
- 2020: $390,304.71
- 2015: $260,002.02
- 2010: $227,846.36
- % Change 2020–2025: 72.61%
- % Change 2015–2025: 159.11%
- % Change 2010–2025: 195.68%
University Heights stands as Arkansas’ premier real estate investment success story, with property values nearly tripling in just 15 years. Beginning at a moderate $227,846.36 in 2010, values increased 14.1% through 2015, then surged 50.1% through 2020, before exploding by 72.61% to reach a market-leading $673,702.04 by 2025. This phenomenal 195.68% total appreciation makes University Heights the state’s standout wealth creation vehicle. The consistently accelerating growth rates across all periods suggest powerful market forces continuing to drive demand, as this neighborhood has transformed from mid-market status to Arkansas’ most valuable residential address, setting new price standards for the state.
